TAHITI’S CHARM.

Gisborne Times, Volume LXVIII, Issue 10733, 2 November 1928, Page 8

TAHITI’S CHARM.

A HOLIDAY OF HOLIDAYS

Few people in New Zealand seem to realise how close to them is Tahiti—that, gem of tho Southern Seas —and what, a delightful holiday can be spent there. The voyage is not a long one. Papeete, the capital, is within a week’s steam oF AVellington, and this quaint, cosmopolitan town can lie made your headquarters for a. holiday that will live for ever in your memory. The greatest concern of a majority of travellers is the question of accommodation, and in this respect the visitor to Tahiti is particularly well provided for. Not only aro there several well-conducted hotels where English is spoken, but numerous cottages in and about the town can bo leased fully furnished at about £2 per week. In this way it is possible for a party to live much cheaper than by staying at an hotel or accommodation house. There is no difficulty in procuring competent domestic Help, The climate of Tahiti is ono of the most healthy in tho world and the average daylight temperature for the whole year is about 85 degrees. The water is world-famous for its softness and purity, while all kinds of tropical fruits grow to perfection. Oranges, as a matter of fact, grow wild in the higher mountain valleys. Fresh and salt- wjrter bathing, canoeing and fishing are among the many attractions offered to visitors, while the Tahitians themselves aro a charming people, with gentle manners and cheerful natures, who show a great deal of respect tor the white people. The regular passenger-steamer service which connects New Zealand with Tahiti should do much to make known tho thousand and ono delights of a holiday in this charming Island of tho Pacific.