Time
Ten hours behind Greenwich Mean Time, six hours behind New York.

What to Wear
Comfortable, cool and informal clothes are appropriate. In cosmopolitan Papeete, very informal attire is not appropriate. Neither is swimming gear and short shorts acceptable in towns and villages. Wrap-around 'pareu' are appropriate for home, hotel and beach. Topless bathing is acceptable on private, hotel beaches, but not on public beaches.

Water
Tap water in the hotels and restaurants is safe to drink. Elsewhere, it is advisable to drink boiled or bottled water unless the water is known to be treated.

Health & Medical Facilities
It is necessary to have proof of inoculation against cholera, yellow fever and plague if arriving from infected areas, but no other inoculations are required.

Health services are excellent on the main islands, with two major hospitals in Papeete. Private medical practitioners are found in most places and some medical clinics are open 24 hours. There are also dentists and pharmacies readily available.

There are no poisonous animals or insects, though stonefish are an occasional hazard, which visitors should protect against by wearing reef shoes when in the water. Visitors should take normal precautions against sunburn and insect bites.

You can also access medical advice and assistance over the internet through : http://www.doctorglobal.com