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French Polynesia Overview

Tahiti and her sister islands in French Polynesia have conjured up romantic images of an earthly paradise since European sailors brought home tales of their tropical splendor and uninhibited people in the 1770s. When I washed ashore 2 centuries later, I quickly understood why these remote outposts still enjoy such a reputation. In fact, I was so smitten that I stayed here for 7 months, as long as the gendarmes would allow in those days. Read More

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The Seldom-Seen Side of the South Pacific
There’s a lot more to Tahiti than, well, Tahiti. Hit the rest of French Polynesia for beaches, stunning lagoons, and small crowds.
Perfect 10
Motu Tautau, Society Islands, Tahiti
Beyond Tahiti
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Our reconnaissance of French Polynesia turns up the South Pacific's freshest adventures
Sleeping with Giants
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Now you can explore Easter Island's famed stone statues in style
Show Me the Mana
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Gauguin found it on Hiva Oa. So can you.

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GORPtravel Adventure Trips & Guided Tours

Pearls of Polynesia Small Ship Voyage
Adventure Life Voyages
from $6199, 12 days
This comprehensive voyage explores the vastly different cultures of the South Pacific, crossing the International Date Line, and sailing from the...
iExplore Tahiti & Bora Bora
IExplore
from $3375, 6 days
People come to French Polynesia to live it up in stylish resorts, scuba dive in lagoons teeming with tropical fish, gorge on the unique mix of French...