Explore our vacation planning and travel guides for the tropics, cruises, and island resorts.
Covering almost 2 million miles of the South Pacific Ocean, the 118 islands that comprises the what is officially known as French Polynesia adds up to a dream vacation every traveler should experience. Navigating between the Islands either by plane or ferry, each of the islands offer a welcome respite from the fast -paced city life.
Here’s a quick list of which islands you may want to check out on your visit:
Tahiti - Majestic peaks surround this awe-inspiring island, with crystal clear azure waters and a rugged coastline. It is the largest island throughout the country, and is home to most of the islands’ population. World-class resorts, spas, excellent restaurants and colourful markets and boutiques are to be found everywhere. A vibrant nightlife is part of its charms, so make sure to check out the various nightclubs in the area.
Bora Bora - It doesn’t get any better than this, surely. With the castle-like Mount Otemanu dominating the island’s skyline and white sand beaches as far as the eye can see, it is no wonder that many songs have been written about this magical place. Overwater bungalows, thatched roofed villas and luxury resorts offer all the comforts a seasoned traveller could ever wish for, and its snorkeling and diving sites are nothing short of legendary.
The island is also known for its black pearls so do drop by among the various boutiques and get to appreciate black pearl jewelery up close.
Don’t forget to visit Moorea, Huahine, Manihi, the Maquesas, Gambier Islands, Tikehau and Fakarava to complete your ultimate Tahitian Islands experience!
The sleepy island of Moorea is typical of a South Pacific destination. It’s like the island itself slumbered until you came along. Once a cruise ship docks, however, you’ll get a taste of the island’s real lure & the opportunity to escape from the monotonous routine of the city.
Craggy peaks surmount the […]
The Tropics is one of those few places where you can just sit back and enjoy doing absolutely nothing. In Huahine, those who have become too accustomed to the rugged and fast-paced city life will find the simple pleasures in the islands a welcome treat. Suffice it to say, Huahine is not for the activity […]
There’s something in Bora Bora which makes it a fave destination for newlyweds on a honeymoon, for who’s who personalities, and of course, for newlywed celebrities on a honeymoon. Part of the reason for this is that the island is encompassed by a stunning bluish-green lagoon which is easily three times the area of the […]
Tahiti is the largest island located in French Polynesia and has a population of about 130,000 people. The people here speak French and Tahitian; however, English is widely understood in the tourist areas. When you are planning your trip to Tahiti, you need to book your trip early. Accommodations and flights are limited, especially if […]
Moorea, a triangle shaped island, is Polynesia’s second most tourist attraction. It is located only twelve miles west of Tahiti and it is surrounded by a lagoon of translucent green and the Polynesian sea. It covers an area of about 51 square miles. There are many reasons that Moorea is very popular with the tourists. […]
Bora Bora is quite possibly the single most famous island in the whole world. This is in no small part due to its unbelievable beauty. The two towering peaks of sheer black rock that dominate the center of the island make a magnificent backdrop to the beautiful blue waters of the Pacific. One of the […]
Huahine is made up of two islands, the Huahine Iti in the south and the Huahine Nui in the north. They are separated by a narrow hollow channel. This is a mountainous island; however, it does have soft shapes with its bays and white sand beaches. This is a wonderful island that is away from […]
