MOON TAHITI

Moon Tahiti and French Polynesia explores the white sandy beaches, plummeting waterfalls, and craggy peaks of the sprawling Polynesian archipelagos from Bora Bora to the Marquesas. This thoroughly revised 6th edition provides all the information you need to travel around the territory. You get:

• Day-by-day itineraries, coded highlights, and expert planning advice
• A provocative analysis of Polynesia's intriguing history, from the first canoe journeys to global warming, neocolonialism, and independence struggles
• Island-by-island activities including scuba diving, snorkeling, surfing, hiking, yachting, canoe racing, and camping
• Reviews of the whole range of accommodation - from hostels to boutique resorts - with exact prices quoted
• Tips on where to taste local island cuisines and experience cultural events like the Heiva i Tahiti
• 43 carefully labeled maps, plus photos, charts, drawings, vocabularies, glossary and asides - all in 321 pages

The striking scenic beauty of Tahiti, Moorea, Huahine, and Bora Bora blends nicely with the archaeological mysteries of the Marquesas Islands and the easygoing island life of the Tuamotu Group. It's a fascinating area to discover, abounding in man-made attractions, exotic legends, and stunning scenes. You'll find travel is easy with good facilities along the way.

Eastern Gateway to Polynesia

Tahiti is not only the best known and most populous island of French Polynesia, but also the largest and highest. Polynesia's capital Papeete is here. Bora Bora and Maupiti are noted for their combination of high volcanic peaks within low coral rings. Rangiroa is one of the world's largest coral atolls while Makatea is an uplifted atoll. In the Marquesas, sharply crenelated mountains rise hundreds of meters, with craggy peaks, razorback ridges, deep fertile valleys, plummeting waterfalls, and dark broken coastlines pounded by surf.

"If you're planning a trip to Tahiti, this guide is a must investment."
--Pacific Magazine   

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