https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/eb2ee960-c8e7-4259-8e52-27b033b10201 Narrated by actor Alan Caillou, also known as Alan Samuel Lyle-Smythe M.B.E., "O Tahiti Tele" was created by the Tahiti Tourist Development Board in 1972. The film describes the allure of Tahiti as a perfect paradise, highlighting its remoteness and the breakthroughs in travel that made it accessible. It mentions the contributions of pioneer travel agents and the ease of traveling to Tahiti through various airlines. The narrative introduces Papeete, the capital, and showcases modern accommodations like luxurious hotels and intimate retreats. It emphasizes the beauty of Tahiti's natural attractions, including glass-bottom boat rides, sport fishing, unspoiled countryside, coconut plantations, and pure water sources. The film also highlights the cultural richness, such as the Botanical Gardens, Gauguin Museum, and traditional ceremonies like firewalking. It covers the vibrant nightlife in Papeete and the attractions of nearby islands like Moorea and Bora Bora. The narrative concludes with the celebration of Bastille Day in Tahiti, reflecting on the island's unspoiled beauty and the desire for visitors to return to this earthly paradise. 00:00 - Discussion on the pursuit of perfection and the belief that some have found it in Tahiti. Description by French navigator Bougainville about Tahiti. 1:38 - Finding paradise in Tahiti has been difficult due to its remoteness. Breakthrough in travel to Tahiti through pioneer travel agents. 2:37 - Multiple airlines now make traveling to Tahiti easy. Local carriers in Tahiti such as Air Polynesia and Air Tahiti. 3:10 - Introduction to Papeete, the capital of Tahiti. 3:34 - Examples of luxurious hotels in Tahiti, such as the Tahara'a and the Mayava Beach Hotel. Tahiti offers spectacular glass-bottom boat rides and sport fishing. 4:36 - Intimate accommodations at the Royal Tahitian Hotel. Sparkling black sand beaches and downtown Papeete. 5:03 - The Kontiki Hotel with a spectacular sky restaurant. 5:27 - The Tahiti Travel Lodge offers classical accommodations and over-the-water bungalows. Circle tour of Tahiti's island points of interest, such as Point Venus. 6:27 - Tahiti's unspoiled and beautiful countryside. Visit to a family-owned coconut plantation. Tahiti's pure water and the abundance of food from trees and the lagoon. 7:31 - Tahitians attend church in their Sunday best. Visit to the Botanical Gardens and the Gauguin Museum. 8:01 - Tahiti is filled with magnificent waterfalls. Tahiti Village Hotel with entertainment, beach, and excellent food.8:23 - Excursions into nearby valleys and excellent golf courses. Papeete comes alive at night with dining, dancing, and nightclubs. 9:22 - Island of Moorea, just off Tahiti. Arrival at Moorea's Cook's Bay and docking at the entrance to the lovely Hotel. Mention of excellent hotels in Moorea, including Moana Moria and Maria Balázs. 10:20 - Dining options over the water at Mahana Village and exotic Kia Ora. Mention of Maui Beach, Marella Gone, and Bali Hai. 10:44 - Club Med Trinitaria on Moorea offers affordable Shangri-La-like experience with activities and great food. 11:01 - Evening stroll back to the Ima'or Hotel for entertainment and a native feast. Tour of Tahiti's sister islands, starting with Ra'iatea. 11:44 - Ra'iatea is considered the cradle of Polynesian culture with a population of 6,500. Warm welcome at Bali Hai Hotel with friendly natives. 12:23 - Ra'iatea offers a unique river cruise in the Society Islands. Nighttime firewalking ceremony, practiced for thousands of years. 13:13 - Local legend of a rare flower on Ra'iatea's mountaintop that blooms at dawn in the presence of truth. Visit to Vahine Island for recovery and more attractions like open-air museums. 14:00 - Travel to other islands including Bora Bora, considered the most beautiful by many travelers. Arrival at Bora Bora, with picturesque views and first-class accommodations at Hotel Bora Bora. 15:04 - Bora Bora lagoon is ideal for skin-diving. 15:18 - Private picnic. Return to Papeete during the July celebration of Bastille Day with island-wide festivities.16:13 - Spear-throwing competition during Bastille Day, with coconuts as targets. Solemn reenactment of the enthronement of a Tahitian king. 17:13 - Foot race with a keg of rum as a prize. Traditional dancers and activities during Bastille Day. 18:25 Bastille Day is the biggest celebration in Tahiti with visitors from all over the world. Reminder of the two-way ticket requirement to visit Tahiti and the common desire to return. 19:24 - Allure of Tahiti as an earthly paradise and its unspoiled beauty. Conclusion emphasizing the therapeutic and enriching experience of visiting Tahiti. This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD and 2k. For more information visit http://www.PeriscopeFilm.com Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiCjnoa_kzM Mirrored from Periscope Film (https://www.youtube.com/@PeriscopeFilm) Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:29:18 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://peertube.dngr.us https://peertube.dngr.us/lazy-static/avatars/41a6fee9-7f57-42d0-a5fc-5db4f1af2e31.png https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/eb2ee960-c8e7-4259-8e52-27b033b10201 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://peertube.dngr.us/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.