Location
Tahiti is in the same time zone as the Hawaiian Islands and is about the same distance below the equator as Hawaii is above it. The islands are approximately mid way between Los Angeles, California and Sydney, Australia.

Language
The official language is French, and both French and Tahitian are taught in the schools. English is understood and spoken in the hotels as well as most restaurants and shops.

Documents Required
U.S. and Canadian citizens must have a valid passport; citizens of other countries should consult their travel agent or the French Consulate. An easily obtained visa is required for entry into Australia. It is solely the passenger’s responsibility to ensure that all documents needed are complete and current.