Who plans your trip
Tahiti Travel Pro is run by Normand Schafer of Far & Away Adventures, a South Pacific travel specialist since 1996 and Tahiti Tourisme Specialist. He founded Far & Away Adventures in 1996, has travelled to more than 60 countries, and holds South Pacific destination certifications including Tahiti Tourisme, Fiji (Matai), Cook Islands, Samoa and Vanuatu. He is a licensed travel-insurance advisor in British Columbia. The agency is IATA-accredited, licensed with Consumer Protection BC and part of the Travel Leaders network, based at 2407 Bevan Avenue, Sidney, BC.
Call +1 250-385-3001 or use the form below, and you deal with Normand and his team directly.
Tahiti Travel Pro is a focused planning resource for Tahiti and the islands of French Polynesia. The site helps travellers compare islands, accommodation styles, activities and routes before they make date-specific decisions. French Polynesia is geographically large and varied; a useful trip begins with the right questions rather than a generic list of must-see places.
Our approach preserves the depth of destination knowledge while separating enduring guidance from details that change. Island character, geography and cultural context can support long-term planning. Flights, ferries, entry rules, room inventory, prices, weather, health advice and operator policies must be verified against current official or provider information for the actual dates.
A site dedicated to French Polynesia
Every public-facing guide is intended to remain within French Polynesia: the Society Islands, Tuamotu Islands, Marquesas, Australs and Gambier Islands. Tahiti Travel Pro does not use unrelated destination material to fill pages. Island guides should explain what makes a place different, how it connects with the wider route and which travellers may appreciate its particular pace.
This focus supports more useful comparisons. Moorea combines lagoon and land activities with practical access from Tahiti. Bora Bora offers an iconic resort and lagoon setting. Raiatea brings sailing and the Taputapuātea cultural landscape. Huahine supports archaeology and independent exploration, while Rangiroa and Fakarava are shaped by atoll and diving logistics. The Marquesas require a different cultural and land-based frame.
Planning starts with the traveller
A honeymoon, family trip, dive journey, cruise or culturally focused itinerary should not be forced into the same template. We begin with interests, mobility, swimming and diving experience, comfort expectations, budget, available time and tolerance for transfers. Those factors influence the islands and room categories more than a universal ranking.
The aim is a route that can be enjoyed rather than merely completed. Fewer islands with enough usable days often provide more value than a fast sequence of checkouts and airports. Buffer time may protect an international connection, cruise or remote-island stay. Open time also lets travellers respond to weather and use the accommodation or lagoon they chose.
Accommodation chosen by experience, not label
French Polynesia includes large resorts, overwater and beachfront rooms, private-island properties, small hotels, vacation rentals, pensions and family-run Tahitian guesthouses. No category is automatically best. The right stay depends on location, room design, water access, dining, transfers, accessibility and how much time the traveller expects to spend at the property.
We encourage travellers to compare the actual category rather than a representative image. View, privacy, deck orientation, water depth, bedding and occupancy can differ within one resort. At guesthouses, bathrooms, meals, air-conditioning and transport vary. A rate should be evaluated with mandatory boats, meal plans, taxes and other date-specific inclusions.
Activities matched to conditions and ability
Lagoon tours, diving, hiking, sailing, cultural sites, museums, farms, markets and craft experiences can all belong in a French Polynesia trip. Suitability changes with weather, location and the individual. A responsible plan checks operator requirements, group size, equipment, accessibility, cancellation terms and current conditions before treating an activity as confirmed.
Wildlife is never guaranteed, and a beautiful lagoon is not automatically safe for every swimmer. Divers need appropriate experience and preflight surface intervals. Families should verify ages and child-sized safety equipment. Cultural travellers should use informed local interpretation and respect sacred, residential and community settings. These details are part of good planning, not fine print.
Current information for confident planning
The guides draw on official destination, government, transport, health, climate and heritage information where it supports practical travel decisions. We separate details that remain useful over time from schedules, rules, prices and availability that should be confirmed for your actual travel dates.
Readers should still confirm time-sensitive information. An official climate normal does not predict a particular vacation day, an airline page does not replace the booked ticket and a general entry page cannot decide an individual traveller’s admission. The site is designed to help people form better questions and reach the correct authority, not to replace that authority.
Guidance designed for real trip decisions
Use the destination guides to compare island character, transport, accommodation and activities. Broader planning pages bring together the decisions that affect an entire itinerary, while island pages help you decide where to spend your limited time.
Useful guidance should answer the question in front of you without repetition. Follow the related links when you need a deeper comparison, and confirm any date-sensitive detail with the responsible authority or provider before booking.
Responsible and respectful travel
French Polynesia is home, not a backdrop. The guides encourage visitors to protect reefs, follow lagoon and wildlife rules, respect private land and sacred sites, ask before photographing people and support legitimate local guides, accommodations and makers. Terms such as untouched or authentic are used carefully because communities are contemporary and decide what they share.
Environmental and cultural guidance is updated from the appropriate authorities where available. Travellers should follow local signs and instructions even when older articles say otherwise. Responsible travel also includes realistic use of water and energy on remote islands, proper waste disposal and patience with the transport and service constraints of small communities.
Clear expectations before you book
Travel prices, schedules, room inventory, weather and supplier terms change. Tahiti Travel Pro helps travellers compare the right questions and planning choices, while live quotations and the responsible providers confirm what is available for specific dates.
No guide can guarantee weather, wildlife or uninterrupted transport. A thoughtful itinerary allows for changing conditions, makes important connections explicit and gives travellers the information they need to review each booking carefully.
How to use Tahiti Travel Pro
Start with the island and travel-style guides, note the experiences and accommodation characteristics that matter, then compare a realistic route. Use the travel information pages for climate, arrival and practical planning. Treat sample combinations as frameworks, not fixed packages. When you are ready to enquire, date-specific options will still be confirmed with the relevant suppliers.
The purpose of Tahiti Travel Pro is straightforward: help travellers understand meaningful differences, avoid preventable logistical mistakes and plan a French Polynesia trip at a pace that suits them. Clear explanations and honest expectations are part of that service. Beautiful islands do not need exaggerated promises; they need accurate context and thoughtful decisions.
Compare the French Polynesian islands
Review practical Tahiti travel tips
See the islands in motion
Experience Tahiti and French Polynesia
Two views of the islands from the original Tahiti Travel Pro presentation, gathered into one video section.
Frequently asked questions
What is Tahiti Travel Pro?
Tahiti Travel Pro is a focused planning resource for Tahiti and French Polynesia, covering islands, accommodation styles, activities, routes and practical preparation.
Where should I begin?
Start with the island and travel-style guides, then note your dates, traveller needs, preferred pace and the experiences you most want to include.
Can Tahiti Travel Pro help me compare islands?
Yes. The guides explain meaningful differences in setting, access, accommodation and activities so you can narrow an itinerary.
Which details should I confirm before booking?
Confirm current prices, schedules, room categories, entry requirements, activity conditions and supplier terms for your exact dates.
Does Tahiti Travel Pro cover places outside French Polynesia?
No. This site is dedicated to Tahiti and the islands of French Polynesia.