What is Tahiti island known for?

The Islands of Tahiti, or French Polynesia, is filled with stunning beaches, crystal clear lagoon waters, overwater bungalows, and warm and welcoming local culture. These islands, tucked away in the South Pacific, are the place where your dreams of paradise can become a reality!



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Five fun facts about Tahiti
  • The overwater bungalow was created in Tahiti. The sky looms huge and blue over Tahiti. ...
  • It doesn't have to cost you an arm and a leg. ...
  • You can order French bread to be home delivered. ...
  • The word tattoo comes from the Tahitian word tatau. ...
  • There are no poisonous snakes or insects in French Polynesia.


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The largest island in French Polynesia, Tahiti is home to world-class resorts, black-sand beaches, lagoons, waterfalls and two extinct volcanoes.

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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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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.

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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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Bars, Clubs and Pubs: There are many nightclubs in Tahiti that range in style from regular, every-day bars to very upscale and elite nightclubs. In general, any tourist is allowed to enter the elite nightclubs – some locals may be excluded.

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The best time to visit Tahiti is from May to October.
Tahiti is located in the southern hemisphere but close to the equator. As a result, Tahiti only experiences two seasons, Summer from November to April and winter from May to October. The temperature doesn't fluctuate much throughout the year.

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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.

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POISSON CRU OR EI'A OTA
Do not miss Tahiti's signature national dish, poisson cru which means “raw fish” in French. In Tahitian, it known as ia ota (ee-ah oh-tah). It's on every menu on the islands so be sure to try it during your holiday.

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Exclusivity – Tahiti is a very exclusive destination.
Supply and demand naturally drive the pricing up.

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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.

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