Tahiti's Papeete Faa'a Airport is under 8 hours by air from Los Angeles LAX airport, with daily non-stop flights and 3 non-stop flights a week from New York's JFK airport.

As far south of the equator as Hawaii is north, Tahiti is halfway between California and Australia, on the same side of the International Date Line as North America, and in the same time zone as Hawaii - (only three hours behind California April-October and two hours behind California November-March).

The language spoken is primary French, secondly Tahitian and English as third language. You need a passport to visit the French Polynesia.

A visa maybe required for other citizens besides American, Canadian and Europeans, please contact Tahiti Discount Travel for more details. The monetary currency use in French Polynesia, Tahiti is called Pacific Francs CFP. Average temperature is 80°F. Summer months when humidity is higher and chance of rain are November to March. Winter months from June to September, also considered as high season for visitors. Accommodations are called bungalows and rooms, no highrise buildings. Most structures are under the height of the coconut trees. If you are looking for a low key escape to a tranquil paradise with the Tahitian's warm hospitality, you will fall in love with Tahiti and her islands.