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Tahiti &
French Polynesia
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Tahiti is the largest of the 118 islands and
atolls that constitute what is officially known as French
Polynesia.
The island of Tahiti and the capital city of Papeete are
located in the Society Islands, an archipelago that includes
the high-rising islands of Moorea, Huahine, Raiatea, Taha'a,
and Bora Bora. Other dramatic island groups are the Tuamotu
Atolls with the slender coral wreaths of Rangiroa, Manihi,
Tikehau, and Fakarava and the Marquesas - with the massive
mountains on the islands of Nuku Hiva and Hiva Oa.
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Tips |
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Canadian's require a valid passport. A
return airline ticket to their resident country or to at least two
more continuing destinations. Sufficient funds to cover their
planned stay.
Capital city: Papeete
* Language: French and Tahitian are the official languages,
but English is spoken
* Currency: French Pacific Franc (XPF).credit cards accepted* Electricity: Hotels use either 110
or 220 volts, depending on the location. A converter/ adapter is
often required
* Goods to buy: Black pearls, tiare and coconut
soaps, monoi oil, vanilla beans, shell leis, wood
carvings, woven hats and baskets, and the colorful hand dyed
pareu fabric worn by the island natives |
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Dreams
Weddings come true |
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The
drama and pageantry of a Tahitian wedding
celebration is a highlight for any couple.
Ceremonies are legally non-binding and can be as
simple as a sunset ceremony with a Tahitian priest
or as elaborate as a pageant with musicians and
dancers
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Recommend
Romance |
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Staying in an overwater bungalow is the ultimate experience.
Some have glass floors called Tahitian TVs' that allow you to
look into the lagoon and watch the fish and sea life |
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Requirements |
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A
fee US$50. 00 for Marriage license
* US$15.00 for Marriage
Certificate
* Passport or Birth certificate with photo ID.
* Application for license must be made in person to the Registrar of
Marriages in the Cooks Island 3 working days prior to
marriage
* Notice of Intended Marriage
* Proof Divorced/Death
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For many ceremonies, couples are
bedecked in bright pareu, flowers, and shells. The
groom is brought to the beachside location in a
canoe while the bride is carried on a rattan throne.
Music & dancers enhance the ceremony while a
Tahitian priest performs the rites and gives the
couple their new Tahitian names. |
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