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Our favorite bird in Tahiti, the beautiful white Fairy Tern!
Our favorite bird to watch here in the islands of Tahiti is the White Tern, also known as a Fairy Tern or “itata’e” in Tahitian
When is the Best Time to Travel to the Islands of Tahiti?
We get asked this question frequently, and it is not always easy to answer because it truly feels like “summer”time all year round!
Dreaming of Sunnier Days Ahead
Like everyone, we are watching and processing the immense effects the COVID-19 pandemic is bringing upon the world. We are safe, healthy and feel extremely fortunate to be experiencing quarantine on our home island Tahaa.
2020 Tahiti Yoga and Adventure Retreats!
We are very excited to be offering a new format and itinerary for our 2020 retreats! Join us April 25-May 2, 2020 or November 7-14, 2020 for our Tahiti Yoga and Adventure Retreats! We’ve put together the perfect week of both “Land and Sea”.
The Blacktip Reef Shark
You will often have the opportunity to see Blacktip Reef sharks in the shallow, lagoon waters of French Polynesia. These elusive creatures are so beautiful, and look just like their name suggests. They are easy to spot and identify, as they have a “black tip” on their fins.
A Te Mana Travel’s Yacht Charter is the Ultimate Way to Experience the Islands of Tahiti!
Arrive onboard and leave the worries and hassles of travel details behind. Our customized itineraries allow guests to experience and explore 3 to 4 islands during their time aboard, without ever having to pack or unpack another bag!
Tahitian Black Pearls 101!
With the recent launch of our 2nd Annual Black Pearl Giveaway Contest, we thought we would write a blog on Tahitian Black Pearls! These beautiful gems are amazing to look at, and even more impressive to learn about! What makes Tahitian Black Pearls so stunning and special?
The Island of Raiatea
We’ve decided to do a blog series featuring each island that we visit on the majority of our adventures through the waters of French Polynesia…
Tahitian Vanilla 101
Living on the island of Tahaa (also known as the “Vanilla Island”), definitely has its perks! When I go for my morning walks and bike rides…
Manta Ray Magic
I am often asked what it is like living in French Polynesia. Besides the occasional sorrow for the fact there is no Trader Joe’s and good Mexican food…LIFE IS REALLY GOOD!
The Big Blue Barrel
The most common response I get from people when I tell them about my travels to Tahiti is that they think it is only for the rich and famous...