Stone fishing is a centuries-old tradition in Tahiti that is still occasionally practiced today. In the past, this particular method of fishing allowed small islands to catch enough fish to feed everyone in the community. Now, some of the islands still perform the ritual during grand occasions as a way to celebrate the tradition and […]
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As some of you may know, the much-anticipated transit of Venus occurred last month on June 5th, 2012. Since it won’t happen again for another 105 years, we hope you had a chance to witness it! One of our lucky clients went to Tahiti to watch this rare celestial event, and here’s what he had […]
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May was a busy but exciting month in Tahiti! Now that the Tahiti Pearl Regatta and the Sapinus Pro Tahiti have concluded, here’s a quick recap of the events.
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From now until June 9th, Tahiti is celebrating the 5th edition of Tahitian Vanilla Week. In honor of this sumptuous spice, we’re sharing fun facts about the cultivation process, information about the event itself and also some delicious recipes that you might want to try… should you be lucky enough to bring home a few […]
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This year marks the 130th celebration of the annual Heiva I Tahiti, a spectacular month-long celebration of Polynesian culture. It’s the largest and most popular festival of its kind in French Polynesia, showcasing the very best in traditional dancing, artistry and athleticism. While preparation is already underway, the month of July is the best time […]
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At Tahiti.com, we believe in giving back. We’re always looking for ways to get involved in environmental and humanitarian efforts, not only in Tahiti, but also around the world. We recently helped sponsor a team in the 4L Trophy, a charitable event that covers a lot of ground – as you’ll see here.
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From May 26th to June 3rd, 2012, the Stand Up Paddle World Tour will descend on Tahiti, showcasing some of the best stand up paddling in the world. The big event, known as the Sapinus Pro Tahiti, is the third stop on the tour and also one of the most challenging. It’s set to take […]
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The 9th edition of the annual Tahiti Pearl Regatta is about to begin! The most popular of its kind in the South Pacific, it’s scheduled to start on Wednesday, May 16th. This four-day event attracts an average of 30 boats, both local and international, bringing people from all over the world to the gorgeous islands […]
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If you already read our post from last week, Surfing: Teahupo’o & Beyond, this is the perfect sequel. Now you can get a visual sense of just how thick and dangerous the waves at Teahupo’o can get. Yesterday, Billabong released their “Code Red” documentary on YouTube’s action sports channel, Network A, and you just have […]
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Among its many other reputations, Tahiti is known for its big wave surfing. In fact, the famed Teahupo’o was recently featured as a top ten “adventure junkie” destination. Known to attract pro surfers like eleven-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater, the waves at Teahupo’o are some of the biggest and most challenging in the world.
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