The Island of Taniti | Welcome to Pacific Paradise
Frequently Asked Questions:
Power outlets are 120 volts (the same as in the United States).
Alcohol is not allowed to be served or sold between the hours of midnight and 9:00 a.m.
The drinking age on Taniti is 18 and the drinking age is not strictly enforced.
Many younger Tanitians speak fluent English. Very little English is spoken in rural areas,
especially by the older residents.
There is one hospital and several clinics. The hospital has many multilingual employees.
Violent crime is very rare in Taniti, but as tourism increases, there are more reports of
pickpocketing and other petty crimes.
Taniti enjoys many national holidays, and many tourist attractions and restaurants will be
closed on holidays, so visitors should plan accordingly.
Taniti uses the U.S. dollar as its currency, but many businesses will also accept euros and
yen.
Several banks facilitate currency exchange, and many businesses accept major credit cards.
