French Polynesia Island Vacations

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An Islands vacation offers the unique experience of being entirely surrounded by water on your own oasis of tropical trees and landscapes, restaurants, spas and resorts. There are well-populated areas with many services as well as more secluded islands filled with adventure and spiritual solitude. Water activities are bountiful, island walks and adventures are always available, and beautiful scenery and skies surround you. Island hop by taking a cruise or a ferry and get a new experience each time you touch land. ...read more »

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Moorea

The sister city of Tahiti, Moorea offers travelers both black and white sand beaches, beautiful lagoons and lush mountainous forests. This French Polynesian island holds all the South Pacific delights found in brochures, only with a more casual feel. read more »
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Papeete

As the capital city of French Polynesia, Papeette is abundant with a mix of cultures, museums, art galleries, and markets. For tourists looking to escape city life, visit the Bain Lot beach, the new golf course, or enjoy one of the many water sports tha... read more »
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Rangiroa

Find highlights on things to do and see in Rangiroa shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to Rangiroa across multiple sites to help plan your... read more »
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Bora Bora

This French Polynesian island is a real treat for travelers. With clear blue water lagoons and massive, green mountains, the island is spectacular in itself. Vacationers can scale the mountain peaks, eco-tour the lush botanical inland, or scuba dive amo... read more »
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Tahiti

A famous island getaway for travelers worldwide, the lush rainforests and sandy beaches of Tahiti will make you never want to leave. Step off the plane to be greeted by Polynesian smiles, then take part in a 4x4 safari, snorkel among colorful fish, or j... read more »
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Huahine

Find highlights on things to do and see in Huahine shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to Huahine across multiple sites to help plan your... read more »
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Hiva Oa

Hiva Oa is the second largest of the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia and was once the home of the famous painter, Paul Guaguin. There are plenty of things to do besides soaking in the sun, and enjoying the views of the both rugged and lush landsca... read more »

Top Five Island Trip Blogs

French Polynesia, Bora Bora: Those Sharks are not Vegetarians! | Sep 14 07'

by Kyle & Dan a real traveler from London, on vacation in Bora Bora

"The blood was to attract the sharks and stingrays that we'd soon be feeding and swimming with whilst capturing photos and videos of them"

Many people have heard of Bora Bora being a tropical paradise in the middle of the southern Pacific Ocean. After spending a week on the South Pacif... Continue reading »
On to the Tuamotus | Mar 25 07'

by Cognaut a 45 year old male traveling as a couple from Folsom, on vacation in Rangiroa

"Beautiful turquios lagoon shallows"

On to the Toumotus – Rangiroa. These islands, or what were once islands, are now just circular atolls. No mountains, just Robinson Crusoe palm stud... Continue reading »
Off to the Sauvage | Mar 27 07'

by Cognaut a 45 year old male traveling as a couple from Folsom, on vacation in Rangiroa

"Laid back on a small isolated island with no electric"

Off to the remote Kia Ora Sauvage on the isolated other side of the lagoon! I think Sauvage means wild and savage in French. There are only 5 huts... Continue reading »
Moorea and Tahiti, French Polynesia | Dec 21 05'

by Peters Travels a real traveler from Barnstaple, on vacation in French Polynesia

FRENCH POLYNESIA22ND December 2005French Polynesia marks the start of the second leg of my journey. I arrived here after an 8 hour flight with Air... Continue reading »
Moorea, Tahiti | Feb 11 07'

by WBWallace a traveling as a couple from Potomac, on vacation in Moorea

.We made this stop before Moorea. It's not on my blog map.2.09.2007We arrived at Pitcairn Island this morning and dropped anchor at 8AM. The... Continue reading »