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When to go : With a warm tropical climate , French Polynesia and the Marquesas are a year-round destination . May to October is the dry season in Tahiti , and in the Marquesas the driest months are between August and December . Currency : French Pacific franc ( CFP ) Language : French . There ’ s also an Indigenous Marquesan dialect . Many islanders speak and understand English . Getting around : Rental cars and taxis are widely
available in Papeete and on Bora Bora . Cycling and walking is easy on the smaller Marquesas islands and transportation is available for cruise excursions .
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Board Windstar ’ s Star Breeze for a 14-day round-trip sailing from Tahiti through the Marquesas and Society Islands . As a complimentary gift from our agency , enjoy a $ 100 Shipboard Credit per person on this itinerary . Departs Papeete , Tahiti , on September 18 , 2025 .
Colorful totem poles can be found on Bora Bora
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To book your trip to the Marquesas and Society Islands , contact our travel agency .
2,000 years . It ’ s home to two major research stations that study the island ’ s reefs and abundant eco-system , and hosts scientists and students from around the globe . One shore excursion combines information from researchers and stories from local elders , which delve into the island ’ s diverse riches including geology , plants and animals . You ’ ll visit beaches and forests and stroll through an ancient village where archaeologists are piecing together the pre-history of the Polynesians . You can also embark on an exhilarating cross-country journey on a quad bike . Stops include the Belvedere Lookout , for far-reaching views over the serrated green landscape and sapphire seas , before a ride along the pineapple trail through a plantation that grows the fruit for a local juice factory , where you ’ ll break for a tour and a refreshing tasting of the sweet pineapples . image : alamy . illustration : lis watkins
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