Upon our arrival in Tahiti on April 1, 2006, we were greeted by Tahiti Travel Tours. This is the local ground operator that I use when I book cients on a honeymoon vacation package to Tahiti. They welcome you with flower leis. They are easy to find because they have you name on a big billboard. After you arrival they replace the voucher I give you with local vouchers. These are more detailed and have an easy to follow itinerary included.

Our first night we spent at the Radisson Plaza Resort Tahiti. This is probably the farthest hotel from the airport. I really like it because it has a black sand beach. The rooms are very nice with dark wood, king size bed and a jacuzzi. Great to relax those muscles after a long 8 hours flight from LA. Buffet breakfast is served in the Hiti Mahana restaurant. The charge was 7,800 XPF which is about $78USD.

The pool is an infinity pool with an awesome view of Moorea. It is difficult to get a lounge chair during the weekends but a week day is no problem. Be careful going down to the beach as that black sand gets much hotter than white sand!

Ellen Keralla, Denver, Centennial, CO 80112 720-200-0243. 1-800-691-0243

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