Mutiny on the Bounty was the start of Tahiti holidays

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One of the greatest holiday destinations on the planet is Tahiti in the South Pacific. But it might not have been so except for the mutiny on the Bounty.

The wonderful travel destination of Tahiti was born and it has been desired by tourists ever since.

The movie industry loves to use Tahiti for its steamy landscapes, relaxing lagoons and lofty volcanic peaks as backdrops for stories of romance.

The spotlight now though is luxury – not mutiny

“Couples Retreat” and other films has seen an outpouring of interest in Tahiti holidays.

The good thing about Tahiti accommodation is the lack of gigantic apartments which is sadly a feature of popular tourist spots such as the Gold Coast in Australia.

The thatched roof bungalows often feature see-through glass floors that give visitors a unique view of the ocean.

If all you want to do on your Tahiti holiday is swim in the hotel pool and devour a novel then you’ll be more than happy. But Tahiti offers so much more.

Package holidays in Tahiti can include 4WD adventures, art lessons, cooking, fishing and dive excursions.

The renowned French impressionist painter, Paul Gauguin (died 1903) spent the last few years of his life in Tahiti.

It’s perhaps his lasting influence which today sees many Tahiti holidaymakers crouching at easels with canvas and pastels trying to capture the beauty of the islands.

His influence is still seen today as many visitors enjoy painting the Tahiti scenery.

Guests staying at Le Meridien Tahiti can enjoy art lessons by local artists. The resort has daily lessons.

The same resort has cooking lessons, instructed by the executive chef.

The painting and cuisine culture is found elsewhere throughout the islands.

The Papeete markets offer a plethora of fresh food including vegetables and fish as well as massage oils and woven bags. Then there is the famous black pearl.

Pearl farms can be found throughout Tahiti.

Each oyster is gently opened just wide enough to put in place a miniscule nucleus which is made from shell.

Oyster meat is also included, depending on its colour.

Then the magic begins. It takes two years for the oyster to change the foreign body into the pearl which ranges in colour from black to blue, green, bronze and pink.

The type of pearl you buy will without doubt be determined by your budget as prices vary wildly depending on the size, quality and colour.

South Pacific destinations such as Vanuatu, Fiji and New Caledonia tend to be popular destinations for Australians as they are relatively close. However the flight to Tahiti is eight hours from the east coast.

It is for this reason that Tahiti can be overlooked by South Pacific holiday promoters.

Other destinations get priority so it can be a lot of work to find the perfect Tahiti holiday.

Australians can find the best Tahiti Holidays at Travel Monitor. It is an independent website that gathers all the current Tahiti packages and presents it on one page. This ensures that travellers are getting unbiased, current and accurate information.