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Tahiti on a Budget

Tahiti on a Budget? Yes, Really. Here’s How to Make It Happen

by Candace Sampson

Let’s be clear right off the top: “Tahiti on a budget” is a phrase that should come with a little wink and maybe a footnote. Budget is relative, especially when we’re talking about a collection of volcanic islands in the South Pacific where the water looks Photoshopped and a fancy drink can cost more than …

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Tahiti good for families, Moorea excursions

Tahiti with Kids: What I Learned from Two Trips to French Polynesia

by Candace Sampson

Planning a trip to Tahiti with kids is one of the best decisions you can make as a family, but the island you choose, the resort you book, and the experiences you prioritize make all the difference. I’ve been twice with my kids, across Moorea and Taha’a, and here’s what I’d tell every parent planning …

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Taurumi massage

Why A Taurumi Massage is TOTALLY Worth A 10,000 Kilometre Flight

by Candace Sampson

If you travel to The Islands of Tahiti and don’t get a Taurumi massage, then you’re not only missing out on one of life’s most relaxing pursuits, but you’re also failing to fully immerse yourself in the Polynesian experience. It’s like visiting Paris and not having a croissant; it’s cultural blasphemy. Don’t take my word …

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before you go to Tahiti, bora bora, lagoon tour

Essential Guide to Visiting Tahiti: What to Know Before You Go

by Candace Sampson

Before you go to Tahiti, here’s what you need to know. For most people, visiting The Islands of Tahiti is a “bucket-list” destination. I was lucky to check this one off my list relatively early, when I was invited on a  Tahiti Tourisme press trip. For years, I carried constructed notions of what Tahiti would …

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