The
Islands of Tahiti are located in the heart of the South Pacific, just eight
hours from Los Angeles and on the same side of the International Dateline as
North America. In addition to the destination's natural beauty, tranquility,
and privacy, The Islands of Tahiti offer an array of diverse experiences
combined with rich Tahitian culture. Immersed in a world of majestic mountain
peaks, turquoise waters and white-sand beaches, visitors to our islands create
memories through authentic experiences that cannot be found anywhere else in
the world. For centuries, the Tahitian people have referred to this as
"Mana". Mana is a life force and spirit that surrounds and connects
all living things. You can see it. Touch it. Taste it. Feel it. And from the
moment you arrive, you will understand why we say our islands are Embraced by
Mana.
Come
discover the rich stories of our people, our culture and our heritage while
experiencing the world-renowned iconic beauty that has lured travelers for
centuries. Surrounded by pristine, crystal clear blue waters, the 118 islands
and atolls offer natural beauty, authentic island culture and unique French
Polynesian style. Each island offers a variety of activities and accommodation
experiences from luxurious resorts with overwater bungalows, to family pensions
to sailing via private charter or scheduled cruise. From our more well known
islands of Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora, to our Hidden Paradise gems of
Tetiaroa, Taha'a, Raiatea, Huahine, Tikehau, Rangiroa, Fakarava, to the
Marquesas, Gambier and Austral archipelagoes, the country covers more than two
million square miles of the South Pacific Ocean.
Easier
to travel to than you might imagine, Tahiti's Faa'a International Airport is
under 8 hours by air from Los Angeles (LAX) airport, with daily nonstop
flights. As far south of the equator as Hawaii is north, The Islands of Tahiti
are 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.
Spanning an area in the South Pacific as large as Western Europe, the total
land mass of all the islands adds up to an area only slightly larger than the tiny
state of Rhode Island.
Climate
November to April is the wet
season, the wettest month of which is January with 13.2 in (340 mm) of rain in
Papeetē. August is the driest with 1.9 in (48 mm).
The average temperature ranges
between 21 and 31 °C (70 and 88 °F) with little seasonal variation. The lowest
and highest temperatures recorded in Papeete are 16 and 34 °C (61 and 93 °F),
respectively.
