Tahiti Tourism

Tahiti is the largest islands of French Polynesia and of late has received a lot of popularity as a tourist destination. It is located in the Archipelago rich region of the Pacific Ocean called Oceania and is completely locked by water. The waters around the island are emerald green and reach into the land in the form of lagoons.

Nearly sixty-five percent of the French Polynesian population lives in Tahiti. This group comprises of indigenous Polynesians as well as people of African, Europeans and Mesoamerican descent. All Tahitians are citizens of France with complete political and civil liberties. However, the island is independent as far as local laws are concerned. Nonetheless, there are groups of nationalists in Tahiti that continue to demand independence from the French government. Many European and American nationals as well are citizens from some countries in Asia can travel to the islands without a visa as long as they have a valid passport.

The climate of the island is largely tropical yet moderate. It receives heavy rainfall between the months of November and April. This is the reason why the entire island is lush with greenery and tropical forests. The forests are pristine and untouched and provide a unique opportunity of discovery and serenity to visitors. The waters surrounding the island too area treat for the tourists with great diving tours in the tropical coral reefs.

The book and consequent film adaptations of "Mutiny on the Bounty" were actually historic accounts of a real life incident that occurred in Tahiti, where the men aboard the ship actually fell in love with Tahitian women and revolted against their captain so that they could be with their loves. This was not the first testament to the largely misunderstood promiscuous status of Tahitian women. The fact is that the island has traditionally been a warrior state, where women learnt early on that intercourse was an easy way to escape death at the enemy's hands. They used to the same principles with the Europeans, who arrived on the island with muskets and cannons are intentions, no different from the native predecessors.

Some of the most important ancient relics of the island include temples, roads and sacrificial altars that the chieftains of the land built. Tourists can experience the island's violent history at any of these sites.

Regardless of its past however, of late, Tahiti has become a hotspot for honeymooners and the island's beauty makes it a perfect destination for romantic getaways.