Moon Tahiti (Moon Handbooks) Paperback – December 28, 2010

I had downloaded another travel book to my iPad and learned that travel books don't work too well that way. I need the sticky notes to find places to go back to in a hurry. The book wasn't that great, either, so I sent for this particular book in hard copy and really found it useful. Covers the many islands we will be visiting, although I won't be in need of lodging info since we are on a cruise ship. Perfect for getting me excited about what we'll see and the info about little cafes and beaches to hunt for. Helpful in so many other ways, too. As to accuracy, well, we'll see once we get there!

Another fine quality offering from Moon publications..it has the same "flavor" as their other travel books. Has a great deal of very useful information on the Islands. The 7th edition was published in 2/2011...it would be nice to have another update on this book. (Most travel books on Tahiti are as old or older).

This is a detailed guide to Tahiti and French Polynesia. We used it for an introduction to traveling by air to Tahiti, but mostly for in depth information on the island of Mo'orea where a conference was held. As with many Moon guides, this one was great on inexpensive food ideas and places to stay as these are aimed at the international student audience. They work well for any independent traveler and are now popular with seniors and the budget-conscious in general. They also offer background and historic and cultural sections that can make any trip more interesting. Many less-visited islands are covered in addition to the most popular touristic spots.

I bought this book for a cruise we recently took to French Polynesia and was very impressed with just about everything. A warning to those who visit Nuka Hiva - which is a most delightful small island - if you do the hike to Anaho Bay for the great snorkeling. From the beach to where it is deep enough to snorkel is about 150' and you are walking on coral with lots of sea urchins. The hike is somewhat strenuous but it is not difficult.It is one of the most beautiful beaches I've ever seen and there are very few residents.

WE are planning a trip overseas next year from Australia where we live. Since being a little girl I've always wanted to go to Tahiti and were looking at cruses that go there but since reading this book I no longer want to go there. This book tells it warts and all and this destination would not suite our disabilities.It was very detailed with walks etc. but we can;t walk very far so wasted on us.Wish authors would write some sections for the disabled as I find most travel books are sadly lacking this information.Think this book would be fine for the young and fit. Plenty of detail if you want to spend some time here.

This book was extremely helpful when looking for places to eat or things to do. We already had our hotels, so we didn't need to use the reviews. This book gave you some history on each island too

I have been to Tahiti and bought this book so I can great information when I return. Very detailed, pictures and mentions of many, many things to do once there. Even has the Aranui ship that travels to the Marquesas Islands. It details all the islands nearby Tahiti that you can travel to, routes to get there(either by plane or boat--if possible), when to go, what to do/see. All in all a great travel book.

Disappointed in the amount of outdated info-- no fault of the book/author, as it was published in 2011. I usually love the Lonely Planet books, but SO many reviews raved about this one over LP, so I decided to go with the people's choice- oops. That would be my fault, bummer!CONS: Outdated for 2018! In looking up some of the recommended spots, I've already found 5 that have since closed :( Not helpful when planning a trip! I found the book also harder to follow than other guides I've used. The maps are not thorough in covering the spots the book mentions and the layout is odd. I found myself flipping pages back and forth not finding what the book mentioned. I don't love how the color section is very small and the rest of the book in B&W.PROS: Historical info was very interesting (and obviously not outdated!) and photos got me very excited for my upcoming trip!However, cannot recommend in 2018. Back to Lonely Planet and TripAdviser I go!