Discount Shopping Online :: Books Tahiti & French Polynesia (Country Guide) : :

Tahiti & French Polynesia (Country Guide)
by: Becca Blond

List Price: $22.99

Amazon.com's Price: $15.63

You Save: $7.36 (32%)
Prices subject to change.

Used Price: $3.00
Third Party New Price: $2.99

Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 919
EAN: 9781740599986
ISBN: 1740599985
Label: Lonely Planet
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 296
Publication Date: May 01, 2006
Publisher: Lonely Planet
Sales Rank: 164661
Studio: Lonely Planet

Related Items:

Editorial Review:

Product Description:
Bonjour and welcome to Tahiti! On your left you’ll find great French cooking and fresh seafood; on your right there are ancient Polynesian ruins and brilliant Tahitian dancing. Just offshore there are islands with golden beaches, world-class diving plus endless opportunities to just kick back and relax. We love Tahiti, and know these islands like our own backyard, so let us show you around.

Before You Book, read what our authors thought about your resort – get the honest scoop.

Relax beachside with us and read up on Tahitian history, culture and mythology, then let us spin you inspiring tales of the mysterious outer islands.

Save a few bucks here and there – from planning your trip, to booking accommodation, we’ll show you how to make sure your trip costs don’t blow out of control.

Trust Us – We’ve dived the dives and walked the walks, we’ve visited every resort, hostel and café between the remote Tuamotus and the backstreets of Pape’ete. We know what we’re talking about!

Amazon.com Review:
From Antarctica to Zimbabwe, if you're going there, chances are Lonely Planet has been there first. With a pithy and matter-of-fact writing style, these guides are guaranteed to calm the nerves of first-time world travelers, while still listing off-the-beaten-path finds sure to thrill even the most jaded globetrotters. Lonely Planet has been perfecting its guidebooks for nearly 30 years and as a result, has the experience and know-how similar to an older sibling's 'been there' advice. The original backpacker's bible, the LP series has recently widened its reach. While still giving insights for the low-budget traveler, the books now list a wide range of accommodations and itineraries for those with less time than money.

If the magical islands of French Polynesia are on your itinerary, here is the perfect traveling companion. Its 29 maps highlight 4WD vehicle tracks, walking routes, and dive sites. The guide features a thorough history section, food section, accommodations for any budget, and useful Tahitian and French language sections. This book also includes all the archipelagos: the Societies, Tuamotus, Marquesas, Australs, and Gambiers--with extensive information in inter-island travel. The authors have personally tested all of the dive sites. --Kathryn True

Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating:

- Not Very Good for a Lonely Planet Guide
Lonely Planet guides have been my guide of choice for some time but this one was not up to snuff. It just wasn't detailed enough. Two areas that bothered me was nothing about the weather and I could not find the specific snorkeling information I wanted and that was one of the prime reasons for going to Tahiti and purchasing the book.
A general warning - the dollar will now only get you 75 polynesian francs instead of the 100 when the book was written. Not Lonely Planet's fault - the dollar has just sunk but what used to be expensive can now be almost ridiculous in price!

Rating:

- New edition is great!
This new edition of LP's Tahiti and French Polynesia guide was invaluable on my recent trip. The details of the out of the way islands like Maupiti are wonderful, the writing is funny but clear and informative. It had details of local places and special spots that were not in the old one. I read up on the writers and one of them is an American woman who lives there, I could really tell that she understood the perspective of a tourist. I carried this book in my purse for the two and a half weeks I just spent there and referred to it often. Especially for the directions, cultural details and local customs that I needed. I felt like I had a local friend as my guide. I also find it comforting that they take no freebies from the hotels.
We stayed in small pensions and loved it, no one has screens in Tahiti it seems, but the guide did mention electric mosquito devices which was helpful, it also gave food details ... Read More

Rating:

- Good, but needed more
I've used many Lonely Planet (LP) guides and found this one to be lacking their usual detail. I got the sense much hotel information was pilfered from Web surfing the basic info, rather than first-person investigation. While still a good book to take, next time (and there will be a next time because Tahiti is wonderful) I'll be sure take another guide along with it, and to thoroughly read actual travelers' online reviews. I'll also know the questions I need to ask before booking. My sense was that the reviewers weren't seeing things through the fresh-eyes of a first time traveler. The details, such as directions accommodation features were often lacking.

One thing I've always liked about LP is that they will list small locally owned budget places - that are occasionally hidden gems - whereas many other guides only list "approved" chain-type accommodations. However, in this book key information about lodging ... Read More

Rating:

- Outdated!!!
I was expecting more from lonely planet but aside from the maps, the book is obsolete. It also reads like a text book, no passion, no flavor, very boring. The sections on each area are not very big at all. ...

Discount Shopping Online Books and Publications

Books : Tahiti & French Polynesia (Country Guide)
Books and Publications Average Rating:

Search the web for info about Tahiti & French Polynesia (Country Guide)

Discount Shopping Online Books and Publications

Books : Tahiti & French Polynesia (Country Guide)Books and Publications Average Rating:

Search the web for info about Tahiti & French Polynesia (Country Guide)

Books : Tahiti & French Polynesia (Country Guide)
Books and Publications Average Rating: