Tahiti
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Tahiti

Polynesia's gateway, Papeete and the black-sand south

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The brief

Tahiti — Polynesia's gateway, Papeete tables and the Brando on Tetiaroa.

Most travellers transit through Tahiti. We recommend staying — Papeete's food markets, the black-sand south coast and the surf at Teahupo'o. Then a flight to The Brando on Tetiaroa, Marlon Brando's private atoll, for the most exclusive Polynesian week we book.

Two or three nights here transforms a Bora Bora trip into a richer Polynesian whole.

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When to go

A year in Tahiti

May – Oct
Dry

Peak season, surf at Teahupo'o, perfect Tetiaroa weather.

Apr / Nov
Shoulder

Warm sea, lighter calendar, soft pricing.

Dec – Mar
Wet

Hot, humid, lush interior, brief tropical showers.

All year
Year-round

Always tropical — pick the activity, not the month.

Recommended hotels

Where to stay in Tahiti

Handpicked stays we love and recommend, chosen for their exceptional service, setting, and style — for every kind of traveler.

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