A tiny archipelago in French Polynesia known as the Society Islands, which in addition to Tahiti, includes Bora Bora, Moorea, Huahine, and Raiatea/Taha’a, contains all the ingredients for a perfect tropical paradise. The rich climate brings year-round warm weather, blooming vegetation, and a carefree island lifestyle. The influence of the French provides chic restaurants and resorts to satisfy high-class expectations.

If you’ve been looking for that exotic island getaway with a touch of luxury, you can stop looking. You’ve found Tahiti.

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TAHITI OVERVIEW

Bora Bora

The quintessential South Seas island, Bora Bora has been immortalized in film, books, and paintings. Its dramatic 700-meter peaks and shimmering lagoon will quickly put you under their spell—as will the luxurious resorts, superb scuba diving and dining, and nightly Tahitian dance performances.

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Moorea

Moorea is a treasured destination in French Polynesia, and for good reason. Majestic green mountains soar above its turquoise lagoon, deep bays, and white sand beaches. Whether your tastes run to diving, beachcombing, fishing, rainforest hiking, or fine dining, Moorea has much to offer.

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Tahiti

The gateway to French Polynesia, Tahiti is known as the isle of love. From its clear blue waters and soft ocean breezes to its unique resorts and award-winning restaurants, this world-famous South Pacific destination is a traveler’s paradise.

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Taha’a and Raiatea

The flower-laden island of Taha’a shares a lagoon with Raiatea and is a favored mooring point for sailors and charter boats. Known as the vanilla island for its many plantations, Taha’a offers visitors diving, fishing, scenic hikes, plantation tours, and beautifully scented air.

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Huahine

Known as the “Garden Island,” Huahine charms visitors with uncrowded beaches, exotic vegetation, deep blue bays, and some of the most well-preserved archaeological sites in French Polynesia. Huahine’s dramatic scenery offers a peaceful alternative to some of the more touristed islands.

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Rangiroa (in the Tuamotus)

The most popular destination in the Tuamotu Islands, “Rangi” offers the best diving in the South Pacific. Its fabled Blue Lagoon, nearly a sea within a sea at 78 kilometers long and 24 kilometers wide, attracts experienced divers and well as first-timers and snorkelers.

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Tikehau (in the Tuamotus)

One of the most beautiful atolls in Polynesia, Tikehau forms an almost unbroken ring of isles, many that are home to nesting bird colonies and all surrounded by an abundance of marine life. Quiet, remote, and unhurried, it offers privacy, beauty, and warm Polynesian hospitality.

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Manihi (in the Tuamotus)

Pristine white-sand beaches, lustrous black pearls, and clear blue waters rich with undersea life—Manihi is perfect for anyone seeking the idyllic retreat of South Seas island life. Drift dive among manta rays and dolphins, or tour a pearl farm and pick out your own Polynesian treasure.

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Fakarava (in the Tuamotus)

Fakarava, an hour and a half flight from Papeete, is the second largest atoll in the Tuamotu Archipelago and part of the UNESCO biosphere reserve program. Take time to wander amid its especially rare fauna and flora. The real allure to Fakarava is the remarkable scuba diving available surrounding the atoll. In this pristine environment, both beginners and experienced divers will be amazed by the generous concentration of lagoon and ocean fish.

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