What You Might Not Know About French Polynesia
byDori Saltzman/
French Polynesia, the “Islands of Tahiti.” Both refer to the same geographic region comprising 118 islands and five archipelagos spread over four million square kilometers of ocean in the eastern South Pacific. Technically, the country is French Polynesia. Tahiti, by itself, is just one of the islands within French Polynesia, but the two are often used interchangeably.
If that’s news to you, read on for a few more things you might not know about French Polynesia, why more than just your honeymoon clients will like it, and how becoming a certified specialist can benefit you.
不仅仅是蜜月
最大的误解旅行者和顾问对法国波利尼西亚的影响是它只是一个蜜月目的地。
弗罗施(Frosch)的旅行顾问,塔希提(Tahiti)专家克里斯蒂娜·特里尼(Christina Turrini)说:“我一直对有多少人误解了有多少人误解了塔希提岛。”“虽然这是一个了不起的蜜月目的地,但有118个岛屿,每个群岛和岛屿都提供了独特的体验。”
Active travelers, for instance, can spend their days snorkeling, kayaking, and doing jeep rides around the island. Foodies will love the many flavors that come from the islands’ multicultural heritage.
Turrini说:“我领导了葡萄酒团体,还将舞蹈团预订到大溪地。”“在过去的两年中,我看到更多的家庭前往大溪地岛。有很多事情要做,看,探索和经验。”
French Polynesia的家庭旅行的增长甚至刺激了全年的邮轮运营商Paul Gauguin,以添加儿童节目,以选择2022夏季航行。
To help combat this misconception, Tahiti Tourisme North America is actively working to reach the family and adventure travel markets, as well as green travelers, reduced mobility travelers, and the LGBTQIA community.
超越社会群岛
The most visited islands in French Polynesia are what are commonly referred to as the Society Islands. These include Tahiti, Bora Bora, Moorea, Raiatea, and Huahine. But there are many more islands that can be visited, including in the Society Islands, as well as the Tuamotu Islands and the Marquesas Islands. As with Hawaii, your clients can fly between the French Polynesian islands. Alternatively, there are also some ferries clients can use to get around.
However, generally speaking, the best way to get around French Polynesia and see islands outside of the big three (Tahiti, Bora Bora, Moorea) is to be on one of the smaller cruise ships in the region, like Paul Gauguin, Windstar or Variety Cruises.
To visit some of the more far-flung islands, such as Fatu Hiva or Ua Hoka in the Marquesas, they’ll need to fly or try out the one-of-a-kind itineraries on hybrid cargo/passenger line Aranui.
为了充分利用该地区的旅程,大多数塔希提族专家建议将土地和巡游结合起来,许多巡洋舰已经在做。根据大溪地北美地区的说法,访问克鲁斯的客户的平均住宿在海上为10天,在陆地上为5天。
Turrini说:“当前往大溪地的岛屿旅行时,品尝五个群岛中的两个,丰富了这一体验。”beplay银行卡
Cruise Capacity Restraints
像世界上许多其他景点一样,法属波利尼西亚正试图维护其原始景观,并保护其少数城市免于与游客淹没。作为其中的一部分,截至2022年1月1日,该国颁布了邮轮容量约束。
该地区全年航行的船只限制为700名乘客,而大溪地转折的跨太平洋船可能会载有2500名(未来的帕皮特巡游码头的容量)。在大溪地停止但不会开始或结束旅程的跨太平洋船只最多可容纳3500名客人。大溪地(Papeete),Moorea和Raiatea的岛屿是这些停靠点的首选。
特别是,在波拉波拉(Bora Bora),累积乘客人数每天不能超过1,200名乘客。这意味着在同一天,两艘1,000名乘客的船只不能停在Bora Bora。
没有携带超过3500名乘客的船只可以在任何法国波利尼西亚港口停下来。
Furthermore, the country is actively working to achieve a total of 1,000 calls per year with 90% of them being ships with less than 600 passengers.
多样化的住宿
当您想到法国波利尼西亚的住宿时,想象着华丽的淹水平房?您并不孤单,但该地区的住宿不仅仅是浇水的住宿。
You can offer your clients luxury resort hotels, beach bungalows, lodges, even bed and breakfasts.
“One of the myths in traveling to French Polynesia is it has to be all luxury all the way,” said Turrini. “We can mix up the itinerary and work with budgets including charming boutique Polynesian feel properties, which enhance the experience and also bring the cost down.”
Turrini told TMR she likes to build up her clients’ experience by having them stay in more than one type of accommodations, starting with a garden pool bungalow, beach bungalow or villa and ending in an overwater bungalow.
“这些房间类别中的每个类别都有一个独特的功能……如果您正在寻找更多的隐私,海滩平房和别墅就会提供最隐蔽的地方。”
据塔希提岛旅游北美称,酒店的产能继续增长,新酒店计划在2027年底上线。
Not “Just Anther Tropical Island”
大溪地和法属波利尼西亚以美丽的泻湖和白色的沙滩而闻名,但岛屿比原始的天性更重要。有多种多样的多元文化背景可能会超越少数客户。在一次旅行中,游客可以与多种文化互动,包括波利尼西亚,法国和亚洲,尤其是中国人。
尤其是多元文化口味的美食家将在天堂。一天晚上,他们可以沉迷于大溪地塔玛拉(Tamara’a),塔希提河(Tahitian)的盛宴,第二天晚上,他们可以参加最好的法国美食,随后在随后的晚上是正宗的中国美食。更好?这三个的独特融合。
Turrini告诉TMR:“当我听到人们说'大溪地就像其他岛屿目的地一样,我很畏缩。”“仅烹饪经验就是大溪地岛独有的。您期望从岛屿目的地期望的新鲜水果和鱼类以及法国风格的调味料和烹饪风格。然后,您对香料,大豆,生姜和辣椒产生强烈的影响。混合口味是独特的大溪地。”
Exclusive Training Program
根据大溪地北美地区的说法,美国大约有300名经过认证的大溪地专家。虽然这个数字似乎很小,但DMO告诉TMR,该国对快速增长不感兴趣。缓慢,可管理的增长是目标。
要赢得大溪地专家指定,顾问必须完成电子学习计划,并在一年中至少预订六次旅行。访问大溪地和预订每年更多的旅行可获得更高的专家名称和更多的好处。顾问必须每年保持最低六本书,以保持其大溪地专家的身份。
At the highest levels, Tahiti specialists receive leads from the Tahiti Tourisme website, are invited to participate in a Tahiti Tourisme fam trip, receive co-op marketing and advertising assistance, and can take a spot in a Tahiti destination booth at one consumer show per year.