TY - BOOK AU - Blond, Becca. AU - Brash, Celeste. AU - Rogers, Hilary. TI - Tahiti & French Polynesia T2 - Lonely Planet SN - 9781740599986 AV - DU870 .B56 2006 U1 - 919.6204 22 PY - 2006/// CY - Footscray, Vic., London PB - Lonely Planet KW - Tahiti (French Polynesia - Island) KW - Guidebooks KW - Polynesia N1 - Previous edition: published as by Hilary Rogers, Jean-Bernard Carillet, Tony Wheeler. 2003; Text and ill. on inside cover; Includes bibliographical references and index; Tahiti -- Mo'orea -- Huahine -- Ra'iatea & Taha'a -- Bora Bora -- Maupiti -- The Tuamotus -- The Marquesas -- The Australs -- The Gambier Archipelago N2 - Whether you're looking for an island hopping adventure to isolated palm-fringed atolls, or wanting to kick back and sip a maitai lagoonside at a chic resort, this detailed guide is your ticket to paradise.In this new-look edition for one of the most popular destinations in the South Pacific, a Tahiti-based author offers special sections on Tahitian dance and scuba diving, and expert chapters on "History," "Culture" and "Food & Drink." Lonely Planet country guides are the complete, practical guide for independent travellers. Included are:- Detailed "Getting Started" and "Itineraries" chapters for effortless planning- Inspirational full-colour "Highlights" sections that showcase the country's must-see sights- Easy-to-use grid-referenced maps with cross-references to the text- Insightful new "History," "Culture," "Food" and "Environment" chapters by specialist contributors"Down to earth accurate information for every budget, enthusiastically written." -Travel & Leisure ER -