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TIME DIFFERENCE |
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French
Polynesia is 10 hours behind GMT, 2 hours behind
US Pacific Standard time and 20 hours behind Autralian
Eastern Standard time...
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INTERNATIONAL
AIR SERVICE
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Faaa,
the airport of Tahiti, is regularly served by frequent
jet connections, linking Tahiti with...
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
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All
passengers entering French Polynesia must be in
possession of a valid passport and outbound ticket....
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CUSTOMS
REGULATIONS
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In
addition to personal effects, 200 cigarettes or
100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250 grams of smoking
tobacco, 50 grams of perfume...
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HEALTH
CERTIFICATION
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Certificates
of inoculations against cholera, yellow fever and
the plague are required for visitors arriving from
an infected area as defined by the World Health
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MEDICAL
CARE
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French
polynesia enjoys a high standard of health, with
excellent medical and dental services, pharmacies,
private clinics and...
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WATER
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Tap
water in hotels and restaurants is safe to drink.
A local mineral water « Eau Royale »
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ELECTRICITY
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Most
of the hotels use 110 or 220 volts, a.c. 60 cycles.
Power outlets for all shavers is a convenience provided
in most hotels. A converter/adaptor for other appliances
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CLOTHING
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Comfortable
and cool, natural fabrics such as cotton sundresses
or T-shirts are perfect for daytime wear...
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POSTAL
SERVICES
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The
PAPEETE POST OFFICE main office is located on Blvd.
Pomare in downtown Papeete. Services include...
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TELEPHONE
SERVICE
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Direct
dialing for local and international telephone calls
is now very easy in French Polynesia, whether calling
from your hotel...
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EXCHANGE
AND BANKING
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The
local currency, the French Pacific Franc (CFP),
is on a parity with the French Franc ( 1 CFP = 0,055
French Francs). The exchange rate for other currencies...
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TIPPING
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Although
not expected in Tahiti and Her Islands, we leave
this worldwide custom to your discretion.
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BUSINESS
HOURS
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Offices
and shops are usually open from 8 A.M. to 12 Noon.
and from 1:30 to 5:30 P.M. Monday through Friday...
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LAUNDRY AND DRY-CLEANING |
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All
the first-class hotels in Tahiti and Her Islands
have laundry service, and there is dry-cleaning
service in Papeete. |
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FILM
PROCESSING
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Same-day
service is available for Kodacolor film, with processing
also available for Ektachrome, Agfachrome 50S and
Fujichrome R100 film. One-hour processing is possible
for Kodacolor and 30 minute service for Fuji film.
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AIRPORT SERVICES |
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The
International Airport of Tahiti-Faaa provides the
following services: WESTPAC BANQUE Currency Exchange,
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