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The Bounty mutineers had no idea what they were starting
Pictures such as Couples Retreat might never have been made if it wasnt for the behaviour of the mutineers of the Bounty in 1789. Tahiti and other islands of French Polynesia are now renowned throughout the world.
The glorious travel destination of Tahiti was born and it has been a favourite with tourists ever since.
The film industry loves to use Tahiti for its hot and sticky landscapes, relaxing lagoons and towering volcanic peaks as backdrops for stories of romance.
However these days the focus is more on lavishness than mutiny.
A recent production,Couples Retreat, has led to travel companies producing a rash of package holidays centred on the lavish resort where the movie was filmed.
The nice thing about Tahiti accommodation is the lack of gigantic apartments which is sadly a feature of fashionable tourist spots such as the Gold Coast in Australia.
The thatched roof bungalows often feature transparent glass floors that give guests a unique view of the ocean.
If all you want to do on your Tahiti holiday is swim in the hotel pool and read a book then youll be more than happy. But Tahiti offers so much more.
Tahiti package holidays can include game-fishing, diving, 4WD journeys, cooking and art.
Paul Gauguin, an impressionist painter, spent the last years of his life in Tahiti before he died in 1903.
Its 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 alive today as evidenced by the many travellers who can be found at canvas and easel painting the splendour of the islands.
Guests staying at Le Meridien Tahiti can enjoy art lessons by local artists. The resort has daily lessons.
The same resort has lessons in cooking, instructed by the executive chef.
The art and cooking culture is found elsewhere throughout the islands.
The Papeete markets are a hit with visitors which feature woven bags, massage oils, fresh fish, vegetables and of course, the famous black pearl.
Pearl farms can be found throughout Tahiti.
The process is started by prying open an oyster ever so slightly to place the nucleus.
Oyster meat is also inserted, depending on its colour.
Then the magic begins. It takes two years for the oyster to transform 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 inevitably be determined by your budget as prices vary wildly depending on the size, quality and colour.
It takes eight hours to fly to Tahiti from eastern Australia. This is longer than other popular South Pacific destinations like New Caledonia, Vanuatu and Fiji.
It is for this reason that Tahiti can be overlooked by South Pacific holiday promoters.
As the focus is on closer destinations, those looking a Tahiti holiday need to do some research to make sure they find everything on offer.
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.
South Pacific - A Wonderful Guy (Sing-along)