"In many Polynesian cultures there's a custom known as "sleep
crawling" in which a boy silently enters a girl's home at night and lies
beside her to prove his bravery. Visiting women sometimes become objects
of this type of unwanted attention even in well-known resorts like Bora Bora and
Moorea." 1 "The islanders operate on "coconut time" --- the nut will fall
when it is ripe. In the languid air of the South Seas punctuality takes on
a new meaning. Appointments are approximate and service relaxed." 2
"All the beaches of Tahiti-Polynesia are public to one meter above the
high tide mark...Topless sunbathing is completely legal in Tahiti-Polynesia and
commonly practiced at resorts by European tourists." 1
"Visa and MasterCard credit cards are universally accepted in the
Society islands, but American Express is not." (ed. We found
American Express to be accepted by some. Since we prefer American Express,
this was good news, though we would advise taking a Visa or MasterCard along as
well.) 1
"Businesses open early in Tahiti-Polynesia and often close for a
two-hour siesta at midday." 1
"Hinano
Beer...Since 1976 the Tahiti brewery has received technical
support from the Dutch brewer Heineken whose beer is bottled in Papeete under
license...it's (ed. Hinano beer) one of the world's great beers." 1
(Ed. from the frequency of the quotes, you can see which one is my favorite)
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