Older people have no problem traveling to Tahiti And Its Islands. Many medical facilities are also available. It is recommended to bring your medical file with your history and the current state of your health. If you have an attending physician, you must have their contact details. Before you leave, check that you have insurance that covers expenses abroad during your vacation.

Tipping is not expected by hotel and restaurant employees, but it is still a way to reward good service and thank someone. There are no rules regarding the tip amount. In Tahiti And Its Islands, service charges have been incorporated into the accommodation and restaurant bills of major hotels since 2007. Revenues are distributed among employees at the end of the year.

In Polynesian latitudes, it’s summer all year round! The temperature may seem high, but the Pacific trade winds blow all the time and cool the air of the islands as if by magic. Much further from the equator, the southern islands such as the Austral Islands and Gambier enjoy a moderate climate and cooler temperatures than the Society Islands and the Marquesas Islands. As for the Tuamotus, it enjoys a record level of sunshine, with nearly 3,000 hours of sunshine per year. The vegetation is particularly lush during the rainy season, or the season of plenty, between November and March. This is also the best time for those who love trying new flavors with all the tropical fruits that are ripe and ready to eat.

For several years, Tahiti And Its Islands has benefited from high-speed Internet access in all the islands thanks to the Honotua fiber optic submarine cable which connects the islands to Hawaii replacing the connections satellites. The two Internet providers that offer different offers to stay connected during your stay are: Wine Viti Tahiti Wi-Fi There are Internet cafes in most popular islands (Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora, etc.). Most hotels have an Internet office or offer Wi-Fi connections, sometimes free of charge.

The code for making calls in Polynesia is +689 Making calls in Tahiti You can buy a prepaid card (OPT) to make calls from any landline, mobile phone or telephone booth. Most sparsely populated islands use phone booths with a map. You can buy a prepaid card on the Tahiti Philatélie website as well as in the 80 Polynesian post offices and authorized resellers. Mobile phone Coverage of the mobile phone network has grown by leaps and bounds for the whole of Polynesia, prices have dropped and a wide range of offers are available. You can bring your mobile phone and use it in Polynesia by activating the international option before leaving. You can buy a top-up card from both telephone network service providers: Vini: You can buy Vini cards and add credit at any post office branch or authorized retailer. You can also top up your cards online at www.vini.pf. If you leave your phone at home, you can buy a ready-to-use package that includes a phone, a phone number and a prepaid card. Vodafone: Vodafone cards are sold by authorized resellers.

Hotels offer 110 or 220 volt alternating current, we strongly recommend that you use an adapter for all equipment used, including the computer.

The official language is French but local languages, such as Tahitian, are widely spoken in each archipelago. English is very common especially in tourist areas. Would you like to learn tahitian ?

All products must be declared and taxes must be paid directly to customs. Note that when entering or leaving, certain products are subject to specific regulations. To see a list of these products, visit: www.tahiti-aeroport.pf. The General Directorate of Customs and Indirect Taxes also has a website: www.polynesie-francaise.pref.gouv.fr< /a>

The water is drinkable in Papeete and for the entire island of Bora Bora. For other islands, it is best to ask. If in doubt, do not hesitate to drink water from sealed bottles.

Tahiti Tourism recalls that the yellow fever vaccine is mandatory for anyone who is coming from countries where there is a risk of yellow fever transmission and who wishes to travel to Tahiti And Her Islands.. Vaccinations are also recommended for all people coming from countries at risk. Health services and infrastructure are available in Tahiti And Its Islands. Papeete, Taravao (Presqu'île) and Uturoa have hospital infrastructures (hospital and clinic). The other islands offer at least one medical or nursing dispensary.– Immunization requirements and recommendations for international travelers, including for yellow fever and malaria click here– List of countries at risk of yellow fever transmission and countries where yellow fever vaccination is mandatory, emclick hereem-For more information, visit the website of World Health Organization

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Some events do not require registration as they are free to enter. For others, the means of registration will be specified on the corresponding event page as well as the date, time and place.