Tahiti and French Polynesia

Capital City: Papeete

People: Polynesian 78%, Chinese 12%, local French 6%, metropolitan French 4%
 
Religion: Protestant 54%, Roman Catholic 30%, other 10%, no religion 6%
 
Language: French 61.1% (official), Polynesian 31.4% (official), Asian languages 1.2%, other 0.3%, unspecified 6%
 
Currency: French Pacific Franc

Electrical Voltage:110/220 volts
 
How to get there: The islands are located south of the equator, in the same time zone as Hawaii, and halfway between California and Australia. Papeete's Faa'a Airport (PPT) is under 8 hours by air from Los Angeles (LAX). From North America, nonstop flights depart LAX nearly every day on Air Tahiti Nui, Air France, or Air New Zealand.
 
Weather: Cooled by gentle ocean breezes, the climate is ideal. Being tropical but moderate, the climate features sunny, pleasant days and an average yearly air and water temperature of 80∞F. Summer is from November through April, when the climate is slightly warmer and more humid. Winter is from May through October, when the the climate is slightly cooler and dryer.
 
Travel Documentation and Custom Duty: A valid passport, a return airline ticket to their resident country or to at least two more continuing destinations and sufficient funds to cover their planned stay.
For stays of up to one month, there are no visa requirements for citizens of the U.S., Canada, or Mexico. A foreigner with a residence card for the U.S. is not exempt from the above requirements and should consult the French Consulate based in the U.S. for information.
Citizens of European Union countries do not need a visa for stays of up to three months; citizens of other countries should consult the French Consulate.
As entry requirements are subject to modification without notice, it is advisable to check with your travel arranger before departure.

Getting Around: The most inexpensive and common form of transportation is the public bus system. On Tahiti there are now two types of buses: the open-air trucks called Le Truck and the RTC large white coaches. Both operating frequently in Papeete and around the island. Le Truck also operates on most other islands. Taxis can be hired at most hotels, airports, and ferry terminals. For scenic tours around the islands, try escorted excursions by boat, 4x4 safari, bus, or helicopter.

Tourism Website: http://www.tahiti-tourisme.com/
 
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