Holidays in French Polynesia - without a doubt, the dream of any tourist. And this is not surprising, because such magical names as Tahiti, Bora Bora, Moorea, Tubuai, Community Islands or Marquesas, are directly associated with this region. In general, we can say that this is an overseas territory of France, located in that part of the Pacific Ocean, where the Southern Tropical Belt passes. The province unites five archipelagos, and in general has 118 more or less large islands. On the largest of them, Tahiti, there is also the capital of the region - the city of Papeete.
Despite the long (about a day) and difficult flight, tours to the islands of French Polynesia are very popular. Where should a Russian traveler go for the first time? Choose Tahiti or Bora Bora. These islands can be reached by plane. Here you will be completely immersed in tropical bliss, atmospherePolynesian hospitality combined with the highest level of European service. Hotels in Bora Bora are considered the best in the world. And in Tahiti, you are guaranteed a rich excursion program: forays into the interior of the island, visiting an aboriginal village and a native market.
French Polynesia can offer tourists many more amazing islands. For example, Moorea is interesting in that there are almost never waves near its coast. From the vagaries of the ocean, the lagoon protects the belt of coral reefs. And getting there is quite simple: just half an hour by ferry from Tahiti. Local hotels do not practice high-rise and noisy buildings. Secluded bungalows await guests, nestled in lush tropical greenery or simply standing on stilts in the water. A visit to the Aboriginal Tiki village with refreshments and national dances will broaden your horizons.
French Polynesia is located on the other side of the globe from Moscow. Therefore, you can only get here with transfers. If you trust Air France, you also need to open a Schengen and American visa. After all, the plane makes two more landings: in Paris and Los Angeles. Delta Airlines planes also land in New York, which means a US visa is required. When flying with Aeroflot, which flies from Novosibirsk, you only need permission to enter a tropical paradise.
What is this document? Many mistakenly believe that if French Polynesia is a "colony" of Europeanpower, then a Schengen visa is quite enough, because it gives the right to come to the metropolis. But this opinion is wrong. Although you need to apply for an entry permit to the Embassy of the Republic of France, it is called quite differently. This is an overseas territory visa.
French Polynesia has a developed network of transport, mainly air. Air Tahiti planes run between 35 islands, like our minibuses. Ferries and high-speed catamarans are also common. On the larger islands, there are roads and public land transport - buses. Many hotels offer bicycle rentals. No vaccinations are required before traveling to this country, dangerous contagious diseases have been eradicated there. But it's a good idea to bring swimming shoes, which will protect your feet from cuts from coral and sea urchins.
