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.
Another popular beer is Tabu - a Tahitian pale lager. Rum is popular and Moorea is home to the Pineapple Factory and Fruit Juice Distillery which produces fruit-infused rums with flavours like pineapple, coconut, and ginger.
Theft and other petty crime is most common in the capital Papeete. Make sure you keep a good grasp on your bag as you move around town, especially in crowded areas. The main streets with bars and clubs can get rowdy at night, so be careful, especially if you are a woman. Some beaches on Tahiti are a bit dangerous.
Many celebrities like the Laker's Head Coach Phil Jackson and even the Kardashians have dined at this favorite Bora Bora restaurant. As you enter the restaurant, you are greeted by the friendly staff of Bloody Mary's. You can grab a few island-inspired drinks at the tiki-themed bar or be seated for dinner.
So if you're going to Tahiti to celebrate your 18th – don't expect to be served alcohol in this country. Drinking alcohol in public and public drunkenness is not only frowned upon – but illegal.
Don't plan on buying anything other than meals and souvenirs. If you drink alcohol, you will be shocked and appalled at the $20 cocktail prices at the resorts. Liquor is really expensive in Tahiti and all has to be imported. The saving grace here though is that you can bring your own.
The newlyweds, who secretly tied the knot at their $21 million Bel Air mansion on Aug. 5 in front of their closest friends and family, have been thoroughly enjoying being Mr. and Mrs. at the luxe Four Seasons Resort in the French Polynesian isle.
Couples Retreat LocationsCouples Retreat was filmed in some of the world's most beautiful destinations. St. Regis Bora Bora Resort, with its breathtaking views of Mount Otemanu and the lagoon, served as the main film site – an ideal location for capturing all those enchanting moments!
It's best to exchange money or use your credit card in Tahiti. If you can't buy some before your trip, the next best options are Australian Dollars (AUD), US Dollars (USD) or Euros (EUR).