The Endeavour Replica arrived in Tahiti

This morning, I went to see one of the greatest old century sail boat replica in the world, the Endeavour Replica, I found Endeavour set up as if Captain Cook and his men have just stepped ashore. I really enjoy visit aboard (see more photos in my album)
The main differences between the original and the replica are in the timber and the metal fittings used, and in the use of man-made materials for masts, ropes and sails. Instead of the traditional Elm, Oak or Spruce, the replica was built mainly from Jarrah, a native West Australian hardwood which will ensure a long life for the ship. Old growth Oregon (Douglas Fir), especially imported from the USA, was used for the masts, spars, topsides and decks.
History in brief :
In 1768 Lieutenant James Cook, RN, set sail in Endeavour on a voyage of exploration and scientific investigation.
The original H M Bark Endeavour was a three masted collier bark, or coal carrier named The Earl of Pembroke. Such vessels were the 18th century equivalents of bulk carriers and were built very solidly with flat bottoms, large holds and thick hulls. H M Bark Endeavour therefore was easily converted to accommodate a scientific expedition. She was a slow but sturdy vessel which was seakindly and safe even in rough weather. She was 110 ft long, 30 ft on the beam and displaced about 550 tons.
Learn more on the official website - Click Here

The Endeavour Replica - Photo by TahitiBlog.com 

Endeavour Foredeck - Photo by TahitiBlog.com 

Endeavour "Great Cabin" - Photo by TahitiBlog.com 

Hotel Review : Le Royal Tahitien Hotel in Tahiti

The Legendary Royal Tahitien Hotel Is Situated In Spacious Gardens Along The Lagoon Facing The Island Of Moorea. The Royal Pomare Family, the last Ruling Dynasty, once lived and played there. The Guest Rooms Are Spacious, With Queen Size Or Twin Beds, With A First Floor Balcony And A Ground Floor Terrace. Air Conditioning, Refridgerator, Telephone, Bath And Shower, Tea And Coffee Making Facilities Are Available. For The Sports Lover, Masks, Snorkels, Flippers, And Canoes Are Free Of Charge. Other Sports Such As Tennis, Horse Riding, And Sailing, Are Within Easy Walking Distance Of The Hotel. All Of The Guest Rooms Are Comfortable And Nicely Equipped To Give A Feeling Of Being Home While Away From Home. The Hotel Also Has A Variety Of Facilities And Services That Are Sure To Meet The Needs Of Both Business And Leisure Travellers.
Every week end (friday and saturday nights) a ballroom take place for local music where people come to dance tahitian Foxtrot and waltz.

Hotel Review : Sofitel Maeva Beach Tahiti

The Sofitel Maeva Beach is one of the oldest hotel built in 1969. In The Middle Of A Luxurious Tropical Garden, With A View Over Moorea And The Lagoon, This Hotel Is Located 10 Min From The Town Centre And 5 Min From The Airport. 216 Rooms And 2 Suites.local And International Cuisine.- The famous Japanese Restaurant "Le Sakura" is a great place to see the chief slicing meats and cook in front of dinner - Moorea- Poolside Bar. 3 Meeting Rooms For Up To 500 People. Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, Practice Golf Course And Full Range Of Water Sports. The hotel beach is also available for their clients. The Sofitel Maeva Beach is also the closest hotel to the big shopping mall "Carrefour" and the "Marina Taina" where are private yatchs. I've been there before and it hasn't been renewed since long time so it looks like a classic hotel and the sea is not really clean around this area meanwhile it's great to take a sun bath on the beach or at the swimming pool.

InterContinental Tahiti - Photo TahitiBlog.com 

Hotel Review : InterContinental Resort Tahiti

The Inter Continental Resort Tahiti, formerly Hotel Beachcomber. It is located on the beachside. There is 30 acres (12 hectares) of tropical gardens, just in front of Tahiti's sister Island, Moorea. The Airport is over a mile from the hotel and Downtown Papeete, is about six miles (10 km) down the road. I've been there many times each year for the famous 'Soirees Merveilleuses ". It's a wonderful Polynesian danse show "Tamure" that is available every friday night and where you have a generous buffet meal of sea food, International and of course French cuisines. The swimming pool including a small artificial waterfall is one of the largest in Tahiti island.

Photo Courtesy of Sheraton Hotel Tahiti

Hotel Review : Sheraton Hotel Tahiti

The Sheraton Hotel Tahiti was Remodeled in 1999, previously named Hotel Tahiti and built in 1960. Situated On A Pristine Lagoon With Panoramic Views Of Papeete Harbor And The Island Of Moorea. 3 Miles From Faaa International Airport and 1 mile from Papeete. Overlooking The Pacific Ocean And Papeete Harbor..The Sheraton Hotel Tahiti Is Centrally Located 5 Minutes From Downtown Papeete.
Every year, they host international conferences or fairs. The Sheraton Hotel Tahiti is perfect for business and leisure travelers. Unfortunatly, their are no access to the beach but you can take a bath in the swimming pool, they also offer many activities like :

* a full-day circle island tour
* four-wheel drive safari
* shopping at the colorful market of Papeete
* shopping for beautiful Tahitian pearls
* shopping for souveniers of your vacation
* visiting the Museum of Paul Gaugin or the Pearl Museum
* scuba diving around old shipwrecks
* surfing
* hiking
* horseback riding
* full or half-day fishing trips
* a Sunset cruise
* helicopter tours of the island
* an excursion to Tetiaroa Island – a private atoll owned by actor Marlon Brando

You'll also find 2 great restaurants and the famous "Quinn's Bar" where every weekends it is the place to dance to live local music.

Hotel Le Meridien Tahiti - Fish Pond - Photo Copyright TahitiBlog.com

Hotel Review : Le Meridien Tahiti

Le Meridien Tahiti was built in 1998, situated On The Beachfront In The Punaauia Region, Offers 138 Lagoon View Bedrooms And Suites, With Stunning Views Of The Ocean, And 12 Over-water Bungalows, Designed With An Emphasis On Natural Materials And Refreshing Local Colours. The Resort Features Two Restaurants Providing A Wide Selection Of Gourmet Polynesian And International Cuisine. It Is Also Equipped With Meeting Rooms, Facilities For Business Travellers And A Wide Variety Of Sporting And Recreational Facilities. Le Meridien Has An Unusually Elegant European Style With A French Accent, Incorporating The Individual Character And Flair Of The Local Culture And Making The Journey Worthwhile And Your Stay A Pleasure.

I went more than 5 times at the Le Meridien Tahiti restaurant "Le carre" for lunch and it was delicious, "French Cuisine", the swimming pool has a nice natural shape and bottom is covered by sand. The Beach Front is one of the greatest white sand beach but sometimes the sea is a little bit polluted in this area otherwise I love to swim there. I will also recommand the PK. 17 (less than 5 min away by car) public beach.


Punaauia Pk.17 - White Sand Beach - Moorea Island in Background

Tahiti Live Radio

All right, after live webcams, I want you to hear the sound of Tahiti with live Radio. Here is a link to these radio stations but only 3 of them suggest live steaming media : Click Here

Tahiti and Islands Webcams

From anywhere in the world you are now, I'm sure that you want to get a live picture of Tahiti and her Islands to see what it looks like or how's the weather now. I've selected some great live webcams hosted by beautiful hotels.

Tahiti webcam : InterContinental Resort Tahiti
Moorea webcam : Moorea Pearl Resort & Spa
Bora Bora webcam : Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort
Taha'a webcam : Le Taha'a Private Island & Spa
Manihi Webcam : Manihi Pearl Beach Resort

Here is a live satellite photo of French Polynesia weather.


Photo courtesy of Meteo France

Whether Forecast of French Polynesia (Click Here)

Air Tahiti Nui Airplane - Photo Courtesy of Air Tahiti Nui 

Flights to Tahiti

If you plan your vacations to Tahiti, you'll probably come by air. There are several airlines worldwide that land in Tahiti Faaa International airport located at 4 miles away from downtown Papeete. Here is a great Map of Tahiti and her Islands provided by LonelyPlanet.com (Click Here)
Air Tahiti Nui is the local company that fly from Tahiti to the United States (Los Angeles and Newyork), France, New Zealand, Japan, and Australia.
Other International airlines that fly to Tahiti are Air France (Paris and Los Angeles), Air New Zealand (Auckland, Rarotonga), Lan Chile (Santiago and Easter Island), Air Calin (Noumea) and Hawaiian Airlines (Honolulu).

There are some cruise ships that travel among Tahiti & Her Islands like the Paul Gauguin from Radisson Seven Seas Cruises and the Tahitian Princess from Princess Cruises. Luxury private yatchs Tu Moana and Ti Moana from Bora Bora Cruises based in Bora Bora island are also available for an unforgettable vacation.

Queen Elizabeth 2 - Tahiti Papeete Harbor - Photo Copyright TahitiBlog.com

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