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Tahiti and Her Islands
The word evokes visions of an earthly paradise. Actually there are 118 islands that encompass French Polynesia, better known as Tahiti and Her Islands. Overwater bungalows, Tahiti’s signature accommodation, are unique to Tahiti and provide an incredibly memorable experience. From the outrigger canoe breakfast deliveries to the glass coffee table that allows for fish viewing from the living room, it is a hotel room beyond the ordinary. Our black pearls are peerless, and here you can even safely swim with sharks!
Tahiti in Fiction and Film
Over the years, Tahiti and Polynesia have provided novelists and moviemakers with colorful subject matter. Early travelers told of wanton women on tropical shores, and Fletcher Christian added drama to the plot by leading a mutiny against the tyrannical Captain Bligh.
French Polynesia:
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The French annexed various Polynesian island groups during the 19th century. In September 1995, France stirred up widespread protests by resuming nuclear testing on the Mururoa atoll after a three-year moratorium. The tests were suspended in January 1996. In recent years, French Polynesia's autonomy has been considerably expanded. --
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