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10 Facts You Didn't Know About Tahiti
  • The word “tattoo” comes from the Tahitian word “tatau”. ...
  • Air Tahiti Nui is the first international airline based in Papeete, Tahiti.
  • The Tahitian alphabet consists only of 13 letters: the vowels a, e, i, o, u and the consonants f, h, m, n, p, r, t and v.




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  • The overwater bungalow was created in Tahiti. The sky looms huge and blue over Tahiti. ...
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  • The word tattoo comes from the Tahitian word tatau. ...
  • There are no poisonous snakes or insects in French Polynesia.


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The island of Tahiti is known for its stunning clear blue waters, beautiful over-the-water bungalows, numerous waterfalls, and world-famous surfing. Tahiti is the largest of French Polynesia's 118 islands located in the central South Pacific Ocean and is composed of two segments, connected by an isthmus.

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French is the official language of The Islands of Tahiti. Tahitian is mostly spoken by islanders in their homes while French is commonly used in schools and business but once you visit the islands, English is well spoken in restaurants, resorts and other tourist areas.

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The turtle, Honu in tahitian, is a strong symbol of French Polynesia. Turtle is quoted in lots of legends from our islands told by our ancestors. Considered as a holy animal, the turtle is venerated by Polynesians.

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French wine and champagne are the most common types of wine found on the islands, however, Australian, New Zealand, and Californian wines are also available. Inspired by local ingredients (coconut, banana, and vanilla), tropical cocktails are very popular in resorts.

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Drinking water:
You can drink tap water in Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora and in all the international resorts. It is usually fine in family hotels and in the other islands but we recommend that you ask your hosts for confirmation.

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