Tahiti Vacation Specialist
International Travel Warehouse
22 years of Travel Experience

Tahitian
Basic Phrases

There are only 13 letters in the Tahitian alphabet, and most of the letters are pronounced the same as English. The vowels are pronounced as follows:

A as in 'far'
E as in 'day'
I, similar to 'e' in 'see'
O as in 'sold'
U as in 'solitude'
English
 Tahitian
Good morning!

 Ia Orana
Hello (on the phone)

 IA Orana
Goodbye!
 Nana
Hello (on the phone)

 IA Orana
How are you

 Eaha te huru?
I'm fine

Maitai vau
Thank you
 Mauru'uru
Yes

 E
No

 Aita
Man

 Tane
Woman

 Vahine
Girl

 Poti;i
Where is . . . ?

 Tehia te
Welcome

 Maeva
Big

 Nui
Little

 Iti
Island
 Motu

Brief History of Tahiti

Tahiti has an interesting and colourful history, similar to that of many of the South Pacific Islands. Polynesians are thought to have migrated to Tahiti from southeast Asia between 2000 and 1000AD. During the 18th century, the islands were visited by early explorers including Bougainville, Wallis, Vancouver and Captain Cook. Before Europeans arrived, the islands of Tahiti were divided into districts ruled by chiefs. In 1880, the islands became a French Colony and in 1957, they were declared a French Overseas Territory.



Tattoos

The word tattoo originated in Tahiti. The legend of Tohu, the god of tattoo, describes painting all the oceans’ fish in beautiful colors and patterns. In Polynesian culture, tattoos have long been considered signs of beauty, and in earlier times were ceremoniously applied when reaching adolescence.

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Tahiti Resorts
Comparative Chart of Resort's Features
(View a video of the resort on each resort's webpage.)
 
Papeete Resorts
Resort Location
Over Water Bungalows
 Dining
Rooms
A/C
Spa
Pool
Comparative Rates
Le Meridien Tahiti Beachfront
Yes
2
150
Y
Y
5
$294
Manava Suite Resort Tahiti Oceanfront  
1
121
Y
Y
Y
5
$294
Radisson Plaza Resort Tahiti Beachfront
1
165
Y
Y
Y
4+
$299
Sofitel Tahiti Maeva Beach Resort Beachfront
3
224
Y
Y
4
$255
InterContinental Resort Tahiti* Edge of a lagoon/ white sand beach
Yes
2
273
Y
Y
5
$273
A/C - Air Conditioning; Dining - Number of Restaurants

 

Moorea Resorts
Resort Location
Over Water Bungalows
 Dining
Rooms
A/C
Spa
Pool
Comparative Rates
InterContinental Resort Moorea Beachfront
Yes
2
146
Y
Y
Y
5
$308
Moorea Pearl Resort & Spa Beachfront
Yes
2
95
Y
Y
Y
4+
$319
Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa Beachfront
Yes
2
106
Y
Y
Y
5
$390
Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora Beach Resort Beachfront
Yes
2
110
Y
Y
Y
4+
$436
A/C - Air Conditioning; Dining - Number of Restaurants


Bora Bora Resorts
Resort Location
Over Water Bungalows
 Dining
Rooms
A/C
Spa
Pool
Comparative Rates
Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa Beachfront
Yes
2
120
Y
Y
Y
5
$705
Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort Beachfront
Yes
2
80
Y
Y
Y
5
$636
Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora Beachfront
Yes
2
107
Y
Y
Y
6
$1,152


 
Resort Location
Over Water Bungalows
 Dining
Rooms
A/C
Spa
Pool
Comparative Rates
InterContinental Le Moana Resort Bora Bora Beachfront
Yes
2
64
Y
Y
5+
$740
InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa Beachfront
Yes
2
74
Y
Y
Y
5+
$954
Le Maitai Polynesia Beachfront
Yes
2
74
Y
Y
4
$253

 

 
Resort Location
Over Water Bungalows
 Dining
Rooms
A/C
Spa
Pool
Comparative Rates
Le Meridien Bora Bora Beachfront
Yes
2
100
Y
Y
Y
5
$635
Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach and Private Island Beachfront
Yes
2
95
Y
Y
4+
$540
St. Regis Resort Bora Bora Beachfront
Yes
2
79
Y
Y
Y
6
$1,152
A/C - Air Conditioning; Dining - Number of Restaurants


Other Islands
Resort Location
Over Water Bungalows
 Dining
Rooms
A/C
Spa
Pool
Comparative Rates
Te Tiare Beach Resort*
Huahine 		Beachfront
Yes
1
41
Y
Y
Y
4+
$4830
White Sand Beach Fakarava
Fakarava 		Beachfront
1
20
4
$498
Manihi Pearl Beach Resort*
Manihi 		Beachfront
Yes
1
41
Y
4+
$349
Le Taha'a, Private Island & Spa*
Raiatea 		Beachfront
Yes
2
60
Y
Y
Y
6
$1,153
Hotel Kia Ora*
Rangiroa 		Beachfront
Yes
1
68
Y
Y
4+
$397
A/C - Air Conditioning; Dining - Number of Restaurants

 


Marquesas Islands Resorts
Resort Location
Over Water Bungalows
 Dining
Rooms
A/C
Spa
Pool
Comparative Rates
Hanakee Hiva Oa Pearl Lodge
Nuku Hiva,
Marquesas Islands 		Oceanview
1
20
Y
Y
4
$234
Keikanui Nuku Hiva Pearl Lodge
Nuku Hiva,
Marquesas Islands 		Oceanview
1
20
Y
4
$234
A/C - Air Conditioning; Dining - Number of Restaurants

 

Resort Ratings

Resort Quality Ratings are the consensus of multiple tour operator's ratings:

6 - Ultra-luxury resorts provide world-class services and guest amenities, assuring discriminating travelers that accommodations, ambiance, dining, and staff assistance are of the highest caliber.
5 - Luxury resorts provide exceptional service, amenities, accommodations, ambiance, and dining.
4 - Superior resorts provide excellent service, amenities, accommodations, dining, activities, entertainment, and location.
3 - Moderate
2 - Budget

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