5 reasons that your next trip definitely should be to Tahiti

Tahiti is one of those places that just starts the imagination firing. Perhaps it’s the history as well as the artists and the writers who have been inspired by it. Or maybe it’s just the idea of relaxing on beautiful beaches while watching the waves roll in.

As vacation time draws closer and closer, there are a lot of reasons to put Tahiti on your itinerary. And some of those reasons might not be the ones you expect. That being said, most of them will be the exact reasons you expect.

Polynesian culture and art

The history and diversity of Polynesian culture and art cannot be encompassed by spending time on one or two islands. It is a massive field of interest that takes a lifetime to appreciate and explore thoroughly. And even that might be a little optimistic.

Tahiti has several museums devoted to the art of the islands as well as overall Polynesian culture. The Museum of Tahiti and The Islands should be high up your list in addition to other stops like the Robert Wan Pearl Museum and the Paul Gauguin Museum.

Lagoons and bungalows

There’s no combination that screams vacation in Tahiti more than lagoons and bungalows. Not surprisingly, there are multiple options for accommodations, such as hotels, villas, and the like. But they just don’t compare to a bungalow on a lagoon.

This takes waking up on the ocean to an entirely new level. Stayin in a fully kitted-out bungalow on a stunning lagoon with the wonders of the Pacific right off your front doorstep is unreal, to say the least. Other destinations offer similar opportunities but it’s just better here.

French Polynesian cuisine

A big part of traveling is eating and Tahiti is no exception to this. French Polynesian cuisine is a beautiful and delicious blend of two different cultures that dates back centuries. And there are many options here to take advantage of it.

Tahiti La Plage, Le Lotus, and Pastry The Marquesan are just a few of the options visitors to this region should try out. They’re also just the beginning. There are a lot of great restaurants outside of the French Polynesian genre, as well.

Hiking the jungle sights

Tahiti is loaded with ways to sit back and relax, mostly from a beach or a bungalow. But sometimes you need to get up and get moving. That’s when it’s time to start hiking through the inner regions of the islands.

This place isn’t all beaches. There is also jungle and mountains that offer some marvelous hiking experiences. While most Tahitian wildlife can be spotted in the water, there are plenty of birds to watch for not to mention some absolutely stunning flowers.

Ocean life in Tahiti

For anyone interested in doing some wildlife spotting, you’ll need to get onto and into the ocean. As cliched as this sounds, the coral reefs around the island are absolutely teeming with life. Boat excursions offer innumerable opportunities to experience this.

Whales, sharks, turtles, dolphins, and rays all appear in these waters on a year-round basis. The islands of Tahiti are actually home to the world’s biggest shark sanctuary. You will see wildlife here that you might not anywhere else.