Tahiti, French Polynesia view on map

lonelyplanet.com:
Tahiti Nui Travel French Polynesian agent specializing in Tahiti and the South Pacific. Read more from http://www.lonelyplanet.com/travel_links/view.cfm?...

wikipedia.org:
Whereas Tahiti Nui is quite heavily populated (especially around Papeete )and benefits from rather good infrastructure such as roads and highways, Tahiti Iti has remained quite isolated, its southeastern half ( Te Pari )being accessible only by boat or hiking. Read more from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tahiti

tripreport.com:
Moorea The soaring volcanic peaks along the spine of the island of Moorea, one of the French Polynesian islands in the South Pacific, are a dramatic sight reflected in the mirrors of the crystal lagoons that surround this tropical paradise. Read more from http://www.tripreport.com/regioncity/Tahiti+and+Fr...

frommers.com:
Proceeding clockwise from Papeete, you'll leave town by turning inland off boulevard Pomare and following the broad avenue du Prince-Hinoi ,the start of the round-island road. Read more from http://www.frommers.com/destinations/tahiti/008402...

lonelyplanet.com:
It's French Polynesia's biggest, most famous and historically interesting island, but the glossy pictures that you see in travel agents' windows are quite likely to be some other French Polynesian island. Read more from http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destination...

tripreport.com:
The French Polynesian islands occupy a vast area of the South Pacific, offering enclaves of tropical forests where orchids grow wild, palm-fringed sandy beaches, azure lagoons and brilliant offshore coral reefs. Read more from http://www.tripreport.com/country/Tahiti+and+Frenc...

frommers.com:
Less than a year later, the Tahitians similarly welcomed French explorer Louis Antoine de Bougainville. Read more from http://www.frommers.com/destinations/frenchpolynes...

lonelyplanet.com:
(and of course the obligatory Papeete on the way out). Read more from http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/message.jspa...

tripreport.com:
A holiday on this French Polynesian paradise in the South Pacific offers not only magnificent white sandy beaches, but also the chance to explore a mountainous interior where waterfalls plunge more into deep valleys. Read more from http://www.tripreport.com/regioncity/Tahiti+and+Fr...

world66.com:
Four maps of the capital Papeete are provided, and this edition contains new town plans of Hauru (Moorea) and Hakahau (Ua Pou) and island maps of Fakarava and Tikehau. Read more from http://www.world66.com/australiaandpacific/frenchp...

wikitravel.org:
Tahiti is located in the Society Islands ,an archipelago which includes the islands of Bora Bora ,. Huahine and Moorea ,and has a population of 127,000 people, about 83% of whom are of Polynesian ancestry. Read more from http://wikitravel.org/en/Tahiti

world66.com:
It is a laid-back island with white sand beaches, turquoise lagoons, and green mountains jutting into the sky. Read more from http://www.world66.com/australiaandpacific/frenchp...

lonelyplanet.com:
The Cook Islands were first settled around 1500 years ago by travellers from the Society and Marquesas Islands (now known as French Polynesia). Read more from http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destination...

lonelyplanet.com:
Wafer-thin cays and farflung atolls, white-sand beaches and lush green volcanic mountains, a slow pace, friendly people, dancing -what's not to like about the Cook Islands. Read more from http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destination...

nationalgeographic.com:
Worshipers sit in same-sex groups, blending their voices in rousing himenes— Tahitian-style hymns. Read more from http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photogra...

nationalgeographic.com:
(The birds have one of the largest wingspans—nearly eight feet—in proportion to body size of any bird in the world.) The 68-square-mile (176-square-kilometer) pink-and-white-sand gem also contains a wealth of prime diving wrecks just offshore that are ripe for exploration. Read more from http://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/travel...

lonelyplanet.com:
The larger circle of Tahiti, Tahiti Nui, came into existence around two-and-a-half to three million years ago. Read more from http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destination...

lonelyplanet.com:
Tahiti -just the name is exotica personified -evokes images of tropical fruit dripping from strange trees... of translucent, shimmering aqua lagoons... of sun-drenched, sandy beaches, and psychedelic coral. Read more from http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/french-poly...

nationalgeographic.com:
With strong arms and obliging souls, Tahitians usher ashore French vacationers after a lagoon cruise on an outrigger canoe. Read more from http://www3.nationalgeographic.com/places/gallery/...

frommers.com:
But there is a bright side to Tahiti's development: Using money from a post-nuclear-testing economic restructuring fund, Papeete has done a remarkable job in refurbishing its waterfront, including a cruise-ship terminal and a classy park where families gather and the city celebrates its festivals. Read more from http://www.frommers.com/destinations/tahiti/008401...

frommers.com:
That's not always the case, so you should look in shops like Ron Hall's Island Fashion Black Pearls (on Moorea) and Matira Pearls (on Bora Bora) before making a purchase in Papeete. Read more from http://www.frommers.com/destinations/tahiti/008401...

nationalgeographic.com:
A shopper seeks relief from the heat in the cool recesses of an indoor fish stall at a food market in Papeete, Tahiti. Read more from http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photogra...

wikitravel.org:
The Air Moorea terminal (Terminal 2) in Papeete is located away from the main air terminal. Read more from http://wikitravel.org/en/Moorea

wikipedia.org:
Australia ceased to be a member of OFC from 1 January 2006 when they joined AFC. Read more from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tahiti_national_footb...

lonelyplanet.com:
The Australian Aboriginals and the tribes of Papua New Guinea are the descendants of the first wave of Pacific settlers. Read more from http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/cook-island...

wikipedia.org:
The Beagle sailed across the Atlantic Ocean then carried out detailed hydrographic surveys around the coasts of the southern part of South America ,returning via Tahiti and Australia having circumnavigated the Earth. Read more from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_voyage_of_HMS_...

lonelyplanet.com:
From Australia and New Zealand, yachts depart after the cyclone season, around March and April. Read more from http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/french-poly...

nationalgeographic.com:
It was great to be back as close to civilization as we get here, but also remarkable to have had the experience of being so far out there in the middle of the South Pacific for so many days, to get a real sense of what life is like out on these islands and what life is like on this cargo boat as it makes its rounds every month. Read more from http://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/0210/d...

frommers.com:
If you're going to downtown, watch for the Route 5 signs directing you to the expressway connecting Papeete to the west coast. Read more from http://www.frommers.com/destinations/tahiti/008401...

goworldtravel.com:
Another full day and night of sailing brought us to our last stop, Rangiroa, the largest atoll in the Tuamotus and one of the largest in the world.The jade-green and turquoise colors of the lagoon are spectacular, and its tranquil waters are famous for producing perfect black pearls. Read more from http://www.goworldtravel.com/ex/aspx/articleGuid.3...

world66.com:
It is the main transport hub of the islands and the best place to start exploring the archipelago. Read more from http://www.world66.com/australiaandpacific/frenchp...