Raiatea, French Polynesia
The sacred island of French Polynesia — Taputapuātea marae (UNESCO World Heritage Site), vanilla plantations and the starting point of Polynesian migration.
The sacred island of French Polynesia — Taputapuātea marae (UNESCO World Heritage Site), vanilla plantations and the starting point of Polynesian migration.
French Polynesia’s most authentic island — ancient marae temples, vanilla farms, sacred blue-eyed eels and an unspoiled Polynesian way of life.
The Vanilla Island — Tahaa’s vanilla plantations, coral gardens and the famous Motu Mahana private beach make it a dream cruise stop.
The world’s second-largest atoll — Rangiroa’s Tiputa Pass is legendary for diving with dolphins, sharks and manta rays in crystal blue lagoon water.
A UNESCO biosphere reserve — Fakarava’s pristine passes are world-famous dive sites, and the atoll remains one of French Polynesia’s least-visited gems.
The Marquesas’ largest island — dramatic volcanic landscapes, Polynesian tikis, wild horses and a remote, untouched culture unlike anywhere else in the Pacific.
A slice of France in the Pacific — Noumea’s French patisseries, turquoise lagoon (UNESCO World Heritage), excellent seafood and the Tjibaou Cultural Centre.
The closest island to paradise — crystalline natural pools, soaring araucaria pines, sacred Kanak sites and deserted white beaches.