Around the island, there are several good restaurants and snacks with a wide variety of choices. I have listed for you some good ones, at least what I have tried myself. RESTAURANTS AND SNACKS Pizza Daniel Haapiti Painapo Haapiti. Fish and local food. very well located along the lagoon. som…
It had been a long time since Sam wished to return on his grandfather’s land. It took to him almost two years for convincing me and here we are in the valley of Oio in Haapiti. We dreamt of a house which becomes integrated into the luxuriant vegetation, and we…
In July, August, September, 2015 under the sign of landscaping Unfortunately for us, (and for those who did not have the opportunity to come to discover Moorea with us) we did not welcome so many visitors as we hoped for it. It is necessary to say that the weather report…
A little about my island before your arrival. For general information, I recommend the following link to the official site of Tahiti Tourism Tahiti tourism Moorea is aptly described as timeless, with an obvious environmental change when arriving from Papeete. It’s difficult to imagine an island so close to…
What to bring Mosquito repellent Sunscreen, cream for sunburns. If you have forgotten your creams, I recommend tamanu oil for sunburn. It’s found in bigger supermarkets and drug stores. Water shoes Mask and snorkel, fins if you can. Light clothes and a jacket for cooler evenings For you ladies, slim…
No mandatory vaccinations are required. No snakes or venomous spiders. But some precautions need to be taken: Chikungugnya & dengue :use mosquito repellent. The epidemic is iver. I’d like to mention dengue fever and chinkungugnya because the latter recently arrived here. For those who are not informed, and considering the…
Here is a little list with links that I’ll update regularly. When I don’t name the island, I am talking about Tahiti. MAHANA PAE : every Friday, entertainment in the streets of Papeete TERE FA’ATI : in January. A musical island tour of Tahiti by truck, organised by Tahiti Tourism.…
YOUR CREDIT CARD IN POLYNESIA: Remarks made by visitors concerning cash withdrawals at ATMs. It seems that depending on your country, and also on your bank, you can’t withdraw everywhere. For example, New Zealanders or Japanese can only withdraw from the Bank of Tahiti, Americans from the Bank of Polynesia…
Sam was born in the Fa’a’apu (plantation). Growing up he made his first try with his grandfather who shared his passion for the earth. Cultivations were already organic, although the word was unknown at the time. Since then habits have changed, and some farmers resorted to chemical fertilisers and pesticides.…
Many cruise ships stop in Polynesia, often for a very short time. However, it is a good way to discover our islands without having to unpack and repack your luggage at each stop, or to waste time on inter island flights. After this taste of paradise, you’ll have to come…