Great budget accommodation in typically pricey French Polynesia.

Away from the bustle of the capital Papeete, these bungalow villas are on the West Coast of Tahiti, and most have scenic views of the lagoon, ocean, or garden.

Each has kitchens for making your own food, and modern bathrooms with hot showers. Depending on which bungalow you get, you could probably fit around 2-4 in each.

The lagoon location is beautiful, and there's plenty do - from taking out the free kayaks to swimming in the pool. There is also an 18 hole golf course and great surfing nearby.

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Named 'trou du souffleur' by the locals, this is a fun natural landmark to visit, and is easy to spot from the coastal road.

If the sea's rough, water rushes into a cavern and shoots up through a hole in the rocks, like a geyser!

Watch out if the sea is extra fiesty - you could get wet on the viewing platform!

PK 22, Coastal road, Tiarei, Tahiti

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A welcome spot of culture on an island paradise, the Paul Gauguin museum shows a good collection of the artist's works.

Tahiti became his adopted home after he fled Paris looking for somewhere to 'live on fish and fruit' and explore primivism.

Highlights include some of his unseen sketches and block prints, and some interesting paintings of Tahiti by English artist Constance Gordon-Cumming.

A trip to the colourful Botanical Gardens across the street shows just what inspired these artists.

PK 51, 2 Papeari, Tahiti,

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