Authentic and Local Pensions, Boutique Lodges and Guesthouse Specials in The Islands of Tahiti

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Nov 10, 2016, 08:19 ET

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The Islands of Tahiti, 118 islands and atolls, world-renowned for their blue lagoons and white sand beaches, feature a warm and authentic culture exemplified in Tahitian hospitality. One of the best ways for visitors to experience the true Tahitian way-of-life is to stay in one of the many family-operated Tahitian pensions (pone-see-owns) – ranging from bed and breakfasts to guesthouses and boutique lodges.

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Pensions offer a local and unique destination experience and a journey through traditional and modern Tahitian life. These Polynesian family-run accommodations, available in all five French Polynesia archipelagoes, have been classified and benchmarked to guarantee standards of comfort and quality.

Pensions range from stand-alone bungalows and villas, often called lodges, with charming communal areas for reception, dining, and relaxation to furnished rooms within a Tahitian family home.

A stay at a pension offers visitors an experience into how Tahitians live – from locally sourced meals including fresh caught fish and indigenous fruits to activities unique to the surrounding waters and landscape. Stories of history, tradition and legend are shared and exchanged together over meals, bringing Tahitian culture and Mana to life. Mana is what Polynesians refer to as the life force and spirit that connects all living things and can be felt throughout the islands.

"The Tahitian culture and spirit invigorates and transports visitors to connect with themselves and their loved ones. From the moment you arrive in The Islands of Tahiti you feel the warm South Pacific air and Polynesian hospitality embrace you. The opportunity to uncover the fascinating history, culture and ancient traditions throughout the diverse islands, sets our destination apart. Pensions are a fantastic choice to experience the many sides of The Islands of Tahiti and become immersed in the rich Tahitian culture," shares Jonathan Reap, Managing Director, Tahiti Tourisme North America.

Tahiti Tourisme's pension promotion features five newly created packages by Tahiti Nui Travel which include international air, inter-island transportation and most meals.

The Wild Nature of Tahiti & Moorea— Eight days/seven nights from $2,779:

Experience the wild beauty of Tahiti Iti and the village of Teahupoo. This famous village brings together the world's best surfers for its legendary wave. Here travelers will find lush forests and black sand beaches. Spend three nights in a nature bungalow at the Vanira Lodge, followed by four nights on neighboring island Moorea in a beach bungalow at the Moorea Beach Lodge. On Moorea, visitors can enjoy the pristine lagoon with the perfect location to watch amazing sunsets each evening. Package includes:

Round-trip airfare from Los Angeles on award-winning Air Tahiti Nui
Round-trip ferry transfers to Moorea
Round-trip transfers (Airport/Ferry/Hotel)
Three nights at Vanira Lodge in a nature bungalow
Four nights at the Moorea Beach Lodge in a beach bungalow
Daily continental breakfast
Half-day guided snorkeling with Moorea Adventure
All taxes and service charges included except the communal tax of $3 per person per day
Ask for special offer TTNA-PKG1

The Untouched Side of the Society Islands— 11 days/10 nights from $3,992:

From the islands of Maupiti, Raiatea and Huahine, travelers will experience what is known as "the road less traveled." Each of these islands provides experiences highlighting the true beauty of Polynesian life. Package includes:

Round-trip international airfare from Los Angeles on Air Tahiti Nui
Inter-island air on Air Tahiti
Round-trip transfers from airport to hotels/pensions
Three nights at the Pension Papahani on Maupiti in a family beach bungalow
Three nights at the Opoa Beach Hotel on Raiatea in a beach bungalow
Four nights at the Relais Mahana on Huahine in a deluxe beach bungalow
Daily breakfast and dinner
Complimentary two hour motorized glass bottom boat rental on Huahine
Ask for special offer TTNA-PKG2

Beautiful Bora Bora and Taha'a—Nine days/eight nights from $3,667:

Experience the romantic island of Bora Bora and the vanilla island of Taha'a. This package brings together some of the best experiences in the Society Islands.
Round-trip air from Los Angeles to Tahiti on Air Tahiti Nui
Inter-island air on Air Tahiti
Round-trip transfers from airport to hotel
Four nights at Hotel Matira on Bora Bora in a beach bungalow
Four nights at Fare Pea Iti on Taha'a in a beach bungalow
Daily continental breakfast
Shark & ray lagoon safari with a motu picnic in Bora Bora
ATV/quad tour on Taha'a
All taxes and service charges included except the communal tax of $3 per person/day.
Ask for special offer TTNA-PKG3

True Robinson Crusoe Experience— Seven days/six nights from $3,315:

This package is designed for travelers dreaming of living like Robinson Crusoe. Travel to the spectacular atoll of Fakarava to experience a paradise reserved only for true adventurers. Known as a diver's paradise, Fakarava has a agoon ecosystem so rich & diverse, it has been classified as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. End the trip with one night in Tahiti, to allow time to re-integrate back into the modern world.

Round-trip international airfare from Los Angeles on Air Tahiti Nui
Inter-island air on Air Tahiti
Round-trip transfers from airport to hotels/pensions
Five nights at Pension Raimiti on Fakarava in a Robinson bungalow
One night at the Tahiti Pearl Beach Resort in a deluxe ocean view room
Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner
Optional - add a six dive scuba diving pass from $393 USD
All taxes and service charges included except the communal tax of $3 per person per day
Ask for special offer TTNA-PKG4

Best Diving in French Polynesia—10 nights from $4,352:

Divers around the world know the diving in the atolls of Rangiroa and Fakarava is among the best in the world. Drift dive through the passes and be amazed at the abundance of sea life. Lemon sharks, grey sharks, Oceanic white tip, hammerheads (in season) manta rays, eagle rays, barracuda, dolphins, turtles. Here visitors quickly understand why it is the "Big Fish Capital" of the South Pacific. Travelers will start with four nights in Rangiroa, the second largest atoll in the world, and then enjoy three nights in the North of Fakarava followed by three nights in the South of Fakarava. Package includes:

Round-trip international airfare from Los Angeles on Air Tahiti Nui
Inter-island air on Air Tahiti
Round-trip transfers from airport to hotels/pensions
Four nights at the Maitai Rangiroa in a garden bungalow
Daily breakfast and dinner
Three nights at Havaiki Pearl Lodge on Fakarava in a beach bungalow
Daily breakfast and dinner
Three nights at the Motu Aito Paradise on Fakarava in a garden bungalow
Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
One ten dive pass each
All taxes and service charges included except the communal tax of $3 per person per day
Ask for special offer TTNA-PKG5

About The Islands of Tahiti
Located in the South Pacific, The Islands of Tahiti are just eight hours by air from Los Angeles. Surrounded by pristine, crystal clear blue waters, the 118 islands and atolls offer natural beauty, authentic island culture, and unique French Polynesian style. The Islands of Tahiti are world-renowned for their white-sand beaches, stunning turquoise lagoons and varied landscapes ranging from coral atolls to volcanic mountain peaks. Each island offers a variety of accommodation experiences from luxurious resorts with overwater villas, to family pensions to sailing via private charter or scheduled cruise. Privacy comes naturally in The Islands of Tahiti and offers visitors the space to relax and reconnect and to be embraced by mana. Mana is the life force and spirit that connects all things in The Islands of Tahiti. Tahiti is halfway between California and Australia, on the same side of the International Date Line as North America and in the same time zone as Hawaii. For further information, visit www.tahiti-tourisme.com or call (310) 414-8484.