• Beaches
  

  
  Tahiti's beaches are world renown. Enough said
  
  

• Diving
  

  
  Around all of the islands of Tahiti, dramatic views continue below the water. Divers and snorkelers are amazed by the density of large marine life. Regular encounters include manta rays whose gigantic wingspan eclipse the passing diver, schools of dolphin dance along the surf, sharks seemingly at every turn and humpback whales thrill the lucky spectators in their annual parade.
  
  

• Island Tours
  

  
  It is a good way to gain a sense of everyday Tahitian life and experience the culture of French Polynesia, by passing through the small villages on a circle-island tour. You can explore the island interiors on a 4x4 safari, guided nature hike, or horseback ride.
  
  

• Surfing: Teahupoo and beyond
  

  
  Wave riding is just one of the pleasures that make Tahiti and her islands one of the supreme travel destinations on planet earth. There are many breaks, some quite user-friendly, but the most famous is Teahupoo (pronounced Cho-Poo). It is home to the huge pipe that surfers the world over come to master. Waves average between 6 and 8 feet, and brake on a shallow reef -- fall and you are in a serious trouble. Expert surfers only. Kitesurfing is also popular, though Tahiti is not the windiest place on Earth.
  
  

• Paul Gauguin Museum
  

  
  The Paul Gauguin Museum museum has 25 small original works by the famous artist who lived in Tahiti for the last 12 years of his life. The other major works are replicas, which can be a disappointment. On the upside, the adjacent botanical gardens are beautiful with plenty of walking trails and great views over the lagoon.
  
  

• Music and Dance
  

  
  The beauty, drama, and power of today’s Tahitian dance testify to its resilience in Polynesian culture. In ancient times, dances were directly linked with all aspects of life. One would dance for joy, to welcome a visitor, to pray to a god, to challenge an enemy, and to seduce a mate.
  
  

• Robert Wan Pearl Museum
  

  
  The Robert Wan Pearl Museum is the world's only museum dedicated to pearls.
  
  

• French-Polynesian cuisine
  

  
  After all, Tahiti is a French overseas territory and long time colony. French take cooking seriously. Tahiti's restaurants offer every possible cuisine: classic French, French-Polynesian, Asian, fish and seafood, eclectic -- you name it. Don't expect too many bargains
  
  

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