Tahiti Thrives on Green Travel

Tahiti - known to have some of the most beautiful beaches in the world

The tropical island of Tahiti has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Post-card perfect sunsets and views rival those of Bora-Bora and have attracted many tourists over the years.

Resorts feature eco-friendly sleeping options amid lush greenery that is thicker and greener than other mainstream resorts. Aside from high-end resorts, guesthouses and bungalows are available. These are small-scale facilities with low impact to the environment.

Even the expensive hotels have become environment-friendly, with Bora-Bora Intercontinental Resort operating a high-tech cooling system that uses seawater instead of traditional air conditioning units. No pollutants are released into the atmosphere and its twice as efficient than the normal cooling units.

These resorts and hotels also contribute to conservation organizations in Tahiti.

The main drawback of travel to Tahiti is its expensive price tag. Current airfares run up to $1,000 from U.S. origins, although local airline Air Tahiti Nui offers promos and family discounts since last year.

The Tahiti beaches are packed with resorts that serve cocktails in coconut shells. For those who want to get away from the crowd, there are lots of areas that are quitter and have been left relatively unspoiled by overdevelopment. For example, the highlands and Tahiti Iti, a tiny peninsula is relatively more pristine areas.

The exquisite natural beauty of Tahiti entices would-be tourists to save for the expensive rates to experience the island. Infrastructure is modest but the tourism scene is thriving. In addition, the wild tropical forests of the island beckons the inquisitive adventurer.

Posted by Sophia Andrews on Saturday July 31 2010, 11:40 AM EST. All trademarks acknowledged. Filed under Featured News, Travel. Comments and Trackbacks closed. Follow responses: RSS 2.0