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| Moon Tahiti (Moon Handbooks) | 
 enlarge | Author: David Stanley
Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (9 reviews)
Sales Rank: 284205
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: 6th
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 330
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.7
ISBN: 1566918049
Dewey Decimal Number: 919
EAN: 9781566918046
ASIN: 1566918049
Publication Date: November 1, 2007
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 Moon Handbooks Tahiti February 15, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'm dreaming about a trip to the French Polynesian Islands. With 118 islands and atolls this area has all the enjoyment of a tropical island paradise without all the tourists. There's a lot to do, everything from swimming with the dolphins, scuba diving, hiking, and mountain climbing. Plus with only an average of only 200, 000 visitors a year (as compare to the seven million that go to Hawaii each year), I know I'll actually be able relax on the beach and enjoy my vacation.
About the only issue I have with the French Polynesian Islands is the cost. Prices can be a little expensive, especially in the larger more touristy islands of Tahiti and Moorea. Fortunately, Moon Handbooks Tahiti has come to my rescue.
As I looked through Moon Handbooks Tahiti, I quickly realized this guide was going to save me a lot of time, frustration, and money. The author shares reasonable ways to save a few dollars like making use of discount air passes, camping on the beach, staying with locals on the smaller islands, and buying groceries. When the savings aren't worth the extra effort, the author candidly tells the reader. I like that because I may be willing to make a little effort to save money but I want to enjoy my vacation too.
Makes me want to go to the South Pacific right now! January 25, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Tahiti and the rest of French Polynesia consists of 118 islands and atolls scattered over thousands of square miles of ocean. I cannot think of a more challenging place about which to write a travel book, yet author David Stanley appears to have the inside scoop on every one of these places.
The book conveys a wealth of information, the high-end places to stay as well as more modest ones. Interspersed among the travel facts and seasoned advice are interesting stories about the famous residents of the islands, such as artist Paul Gauguin, singer Jacques Brel, and Marlon Brando.
Stanley first flew to Tahiti 30 years ago, he's been writing about this area since 1979, and this is his sixth edition of the book. You don't find his extent of knowledge and experience much in travel books anymore. Stanley's Tahiti is a model of what a great guidebook should be.
Terrific Tahiti Book (again!). January 3, 2008
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
"Stanley has done it again! I am an anthropologist who has traveled to most of the locations that Stanley has written about covering the South Pacific and am off to Tahiti in January 2008: The latest TAHITI HANDBOOK by David Stanley is an excellent publication to carry into French Polynesia! It is as up-to-date as can be with tips and hints for the intrepid traveler. The book has historical and geographical data, maps and information on accommodations throughout French Polynesia, ferry schedules, restaurants, and just about anything else one would need to have an excellent trip to this part of the world! To paraphrase an American advertisement from several years back: If you are going to Tahiti (or French Polynesia), you shouldn't leave home without it!"
Charlie Urbanowicz
A name you can trust December 20, 2007
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
My wife and I are frequent travelers to the South Pacific. Every time we have relied solely on Internet web sites, travel brochures and some travel handbooks we have been consistently disappointed in our accommodations. David Stanley's travel books have always steered us in the right directions. The new Tahiti handbook is full of clear maps, and pictures. This book is full of well researched practical information and advice. Most importantly it is information you can trust.
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