While French is the only official language of Tahiti, Tahitian is a commonly spoken language among locals and is often used by islanders in their homes.
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Is Tahiti Expensive to Vacation? The short answer is more often than not, YES. In comparison to the other 20+ countries around the world that I have visited, Tahiti is definitely on the more expensive side. To give you a point of reference, a vacation in Tahiti is comparable to a vacation in Paris or London.
A visa is not required for this destination for a stay of up to 90 days. Please keep in mind that while a visa is not required, you must: Hold a passport valid for at least six months beyond your date of country exit and with one blank visa page. Hold proof of onward and return flights.
Tahitians are considered to be some of the most genuinely friendly and kind people of the world. But, Tahitians are also known for being a little shy as well.
The word is found in all Polynesian languages and always with the same basic meaning of love, compassion, sympathy, kindness, although the use in Hawaii has a seriousness lacking in the Tahitian and Samoan meanings. Mary Kawena Pukui wrote that the first expression of aloha was between a parent and child.
A traditional Tahitian meal typically includes both raw and cooked food items such as fish, seafood, meat, different root crops (sweet potatoes, yams, and taro), and a variety of exotic fruits and desserts, all of which are usually washed down with Tahitian punch, beer, wine, or coconut water.
Known for its black-sand beaches, tropical lagoons and waterfalls, Tahiti is 4,400 km south of Hawaii, 7,900km from Chile and 5,700km from Australia. It's the largest island in French Polynesia and is divided into Tahiti Nui (the larger, western section) and Tahiti Iti (the eastern peninsula).
Tahiti is located in the South Pacific Ocean, around 2,000 miles southeast of Hawaii. Fiji is located in the South Pacific Ocean, around 2,000 miles northeast of Australia. The Maldives is located in the Indian Ocean, around 700 miles southwest of India.
With so many beaches, water activities, and cultural connections, you should spend between seven and 10 days in Tahiti and greater Polynesia. One week to 10 days can give you plenty of time to visit Tahiti and other islands, such as Bora Bora or Moorea.