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Discover French Polynesia - an Introduction
Home to 15 archipelagos and thousands of islands, French Polynesia is the definition of island paradise. World renowned as the honeymoon destination, French Polynesia is slowly opening up to independent and budget travel.
Right now this beauty still comes at a price, compared to other backpacking countries, but that price can be worth the stunning beauty French Polynesia offers.
French Polynesia - in a Glance
French Polynesia - in a Sentence
Quick Facts About French Polynesia
Currency
Is the French Pacific Francs (XPF)
Capital
Capital City is Papeete
Language
Is French & Tahitian
Drinking
Legal age is 18
Smoking
Legal age is 18
Time
Tahiti's time zone is UTC -10:00
Electric
Plug type A and B, which is two flat pins in a vertical alignment
220 Volt AC outlets at 50 Hz
Driving
Is on the RIGHT side of the road
Best time to visit French Polynesia
The weather depends on what archipelago you plan to visit but for the most part anytime from May to October should be perfect.
Must See & Do in French Polynesia
- Visit Fakarava.
- Hike Mt. Teurafaatiu (Maupiti Island).
- Snorkel or scuba dive anywhere.
Travel Tips for French Polynesia
If you are on a backpacking budget 3-4 days per island is plenty of time. Don’t try to oversee. It is okay to only visit a couple of islands.
From the Experts - Discover French Polynesia
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