Tahiti is located in the South Pacific, about 17° south of the Equator and almost directly south of Hawaii

 Just halfway between California (Los Angeles) and Australia or New Zealand

On this side of the International Date Line - same time zone as Hawaii

The travel distance is only about a 7-1/2 hour flight from Los Angeles.

The international carriers servicing the islands from North America are served by these airlines:

•  Air France: Offers non-stop service to Tahiti from Los Angeles three times per week. Flight schedules offer convenient connections from most of the major U.S. markets to Los Angeles and the island destinations.
• Air Tahiti Nui offers flights departing from Los Angeles and non-stop service from New York to Tahiti since July 2005. About 12 1/2 hour, Air Tahiti Nui’s flights depart from JFK Airport.

Posted: June 28th, 2008 under Things to Know.
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Many visitors in vacation to Tahiti want to be able to connect the internet for checking their webmail, chatting with messenger application or send their latest photos online.

Well, don’t worry, most hotels and guest houses have internet access through Wi-Fi (you’ll need your own notebook) or they have computers dedicated for internet. They charge a small fee for it.

You can buy prepaid hotspot card at “Mana” the local Internet Service Provider if you have a notebook with Wifi enable but you will have to stay near a Wifi Hotspot for internet access. It’s very limited.

There are also “Web Cafe” where you can browse websites, chat using Skype and do other useful tasks away from your home. They are located on many islands like Moorea and in Papeete - Tahiti.

Posted: May 28th, 2008 under Things to Know.
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Tahiti is what many individuals consider to be their dream vacation.  As a matter of fact, many of them save up for quite a few years before they are able to travel to this distant, exotic land.  Still, there are some things to know before booking a Tahiti vacation that will save you some frustration when it actually comes time to travel.  Some of them can be thought of in advance and others, thought of when you’re actually preparing for the trip.

First of all, you should make sure that you have your passport ready far in advance in order to travel to Tahiti.  Many individuals wait until the last moment and at times, it can be very difficult to secure your passport in a hurry.  If you already have your passport, make sure that it will still be current during that time and put it in a safe location, someplace that you will not forget before the trip.

You should also make sure that you dress properly while you are in the Tahitian Islands.  You will probably be dealing with a limited amount of packing space so make sure you have plenty of cotton shirts, shorts and beachwear available so that you will be comfortable while you’re on your trip.  Try to coordinate outfits so that they can be worn more than once.  Along with your clothing, make sure that you pack plenty of sunscreen because the sun can get rather intense in that area of the world.

Finally, make sure that you either have the correct voltage for your electronic equipment or you have a converter.  Tahiti voltage is 220V. Although you will be able to buy one on the island, it is not necessarily something that you want to be doing whenever you arrive on your dream vacation.

Posted: May 27th, 2008 under Things to Know.
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Here is a short list of things to buy before you get back home.

• Tahitian Black Pearl - You can buy a loosen pearl or mounted with 18k gold. You’ll find many jewelry in Tahiti and other islands. You can also visit pearl farms and select your loosen black pearl.
• Monoi beauty products - Soap, shampoo, lotion and famous tanning oil made of flower “Tiare” with coconut scents by extracting the aromatic parts of the Tiare flower creating a wonderfully rich, sensual product that not only smells great, but is great for skin and hair
• Handcrafts - Inexpensive souvenir items witch range from wooden hand carved tiki (polynesian statue) ocean species sculptures, handbags to expensive seashell jewelry are great souvenirs, you can buy these at “curios” souvenirs stores and “Marche de Papeete” Papeete market. Be aware of many made in asia products, ask seller if it’s made in Tahiti.
• Vanilla - Raiatea is named the vanilla island because it produce vanilla that are well known for their superior flavor. You can buy vanilla beans and use in cream desserts, cocktails, pastries…
• Pareo -  Wraparound sarong are printed by hand in the colors of the rainbow. They are used as mat on beach and as dress or skirt for women. There are many way to wrap around the body: full wrap around chest, tie just above the bustline or around around the hips. Always ask if it’s made in Tahiti because some are made in indonesia or other countries that prints Pareo especially the ones that are not hand printed.
• Hinano Shirt - Hinano is the local brewed beer and this brand also sell shirts, caps, stickers… it’s famous around the world too.
• Tifaifai - Appliqué quilts stitched together to make a  bedcover and pillow cases.

Posted: May 12th, 2008 under Things to buy.
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Here is a list of things that you can do on your vacation to Tahiti to truly make it a vacation to remember.

• Diving - There are scuba diving schools and centers on every islands where you can learn and get certified even if you don’t know how to dive.
• Mountain Safaris - You can enjoy 4X4 safari tours to discover the wilderness and see some autentic beauty of French Polynesia islands, make sure you find out what to take with you when booking your safari, as some tours stop at waterfalls that you can swim at.
• Kayaking - Paddling in a crystal clear lagoon contributes to respect the environment and marine ecosystems, you’ll also see many varieties of tropical fish without diving.
• Golf - The 18-hole international golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus located on Moorea -Temae is what golf lovers shouldn’t miss.
• The Black Pearl Museum - This is the unique of it’s kind in the world, as it is strictly dedicated to tahitian pearls only. You will learn the art of pearl farming, see some ancient artifacts that are covered in beautiful pearls of every color of the rainbow that comes from Tahiti’s waters.
• The Papeete Market - You’ll find a huge selection of everything from fresh fish to handcrafted pearl jewelry, this is the best shopping experiences that you’ll ever have.
• Tahitian Food -  The Ma’a Tahiti is the traditional tahitian food that includes roasted pig cooked in the himaa (earth oven), taro, breadfruit, bananas, and poe (a baked pudding), “fafa” (chicken and taro leaves), poisson cru (raw marinated fish) served with coconut milk, local people eats with hand and fingers.
• Dining at Roulottes - Fast food trucks called roulottes are located on the Papeete habor “Place Vaiete” in Tahiti, they park their trucks at 6 PM and leave the place at midnight. You’ll find great foods like chinese, french, tahitian specialties like poisson cru, fried rice, crepes, pizza…

Posted: May 8th, 2008 under Things To Do.
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Posted: May 4th, 2008 under Welcome.
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