Tahiti is second only to Fiji as a South Pacific destination, with over 227,658 visitors in 2001. A quarter of those visited from France and another quarter from the United States; the rest coming from Germany, Italy, Britain, Canada, and New Caledonia. With the numerous beaches lining its shoreline, Tahiti is also a great tourist destination for scuba diving enthusiasts. Snorkeling, surfing, hiking and horseback riding are some recreational activities that greet every tourist.

Golfers will certainly want to complete all 18 holes at the International Golf Course Olivier Breaud. The Leeward Islands are a sailor's paradise with numerous protected anchorages and excellent sailing weather.
 

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