Travel quotes

Like all great travellers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen. Benjamin Disraeli

In America there are two classes of travel - first class, and with children. Robert Benchley

Travelers never think that they are the foreigners. Mason Cooley

The traveler was active; he went strenuously in search of people, of adventure, of experience. The tourist is passive; he expects interesting things to happen to him. He goes "sight-seeing." Daniel J. Boorstin

There are only two emotions in a plane: boredom and terror. Orson Welles

Papeete (Tahiti)

When to go to Papeete (Tahiti) ( French Polynesia ) ?

Month	Sunlight (h/d)	Average T min (°C)	Average T max (°C)	Record T min (°C)	Record T max (°C)	Precipitations (mm)	Wet days	Rating
january	5	23	33	19	34	251	16
february	6	23	33	19	34	243	16
march	7	23	33	19	32	428	17
april	7	23	33	19	34	141	10
may	7	22	32	18	32	101	10
june	7	22	31	16	33	75	8
july	7	21	31	16	31	52	5
august	7	21	31	16	31	42	6
september	8	22	31	17	30	52	6
october	7	22	32	17	33	88	9
november	7	23	32	18	31	149	13
december	6	23	32	19	34	248	14

How to read the charts

For example: In january, you will get 5 hours of average sunlight in Papeete (Tahiti) and the overall temperature will vary between 19 and 34 (Celcius) in this area of French Polynesia. Usually you shouldn't see more than 16 rainy days wich is representative of this part of Oceania.

What to do in Papeete (Tahiti) : Tips, places, hotels and restaurants

Papeete (Tahiti) The administrative capital of French Polynesia, Papeete has about 25,000 inhabitants. It includes most of the institutions and infrastructure of Polynesia. Located north of Tahiti in the Pacific Ocean, it enjoys a tropical climate.

It has an international airport, and tourist activity is mainly linked to its heavenly environment, and its beautiful beaches, but many other sites worth visiting tourists.

The Papeete Market is a must in particular, full of life, colors and friendly exchanges, where you will find various foods and crafts in an unforgettable atmosphere. You can also discover the unique architecture of the Municipality of the city, the cathedral Notre Dame in the center, the beautiful Queen's House Marau, the beautiful garden of the House with its many fruit trees, and the legendary Hotel Stuart where Matisse lived, without forgetting the famous 300 year old banyan tree towering over the square Tarahoi.

To get around the city, taxis and trucks shuttle service you will help. Hotels and restaurants are easily found throughout the city, and you can taste local delicacies or prefer traditional French cuisine, unless you ducked for Chinese and Japanese dishes.