The Other Islands Travel Guide
- Overview
- Places to Explore
- Sights
- Restaurants
- Hotels
- Shopping
- Features
- Deals
- French Phrases
- Guidebooks
Scattered around Tahiti are a number of island groups, mainly just specks of land in the vastness of the world's greatest ocean, but each a tiny green oasis. Some of the last places on earth to be discovered and settled by Europeans, they attracted famous explorers like Captain Cook, Bligh, and Ingraham. Later on, artists the like of Gauguin and writers such as Stevenson were to fall under the spell of their year-round hot weather, warm tropical waters, and splendid isolation. Today, the Islands act as a magnet for the discerning tourist. Raiatea, largest of the Leeward Islands and second only to Tahiti in size, is a respectable 20-minute flight northwest from the capital and with neighboring Tahaa forms a popular holiday spot.
The Other Islands Hotels
Fodor's local writers visit every hotel we recommend. Look for our discerning Fodor's Choice picks or search by price and location.
The Other Islands Restaurants
Find the best Other Islands restaurants in every price category with our top picks.
Things To Do in The Other Islands
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in The Other Islands
- $2415 & up -- Tahiti: Moorea 7-Night Vacations w/Air from LA Pleasant Holidays
- $2935 & up -- Tahiti Bora Bora 7-Nt. Escapes w/Air from LA — $2,935 Pleasant Holidays
- $2415 & up -- Tahiti Weeklong Escapes w/Air from LA — $2,415 Pleasant Holidays
The Other Islands Experiences
-
The Tahitian Pearl is legendary among jewelry lovers, and most people traveling to this island destination hope to bring home a black pearl of... Read more
-
Born in Paris in 1848, Paul Gauguin is one of the finest post-Impressionist painters. The son of a journalist originally from Peru, Gauguin moved... Read more
News & Features
-
News, Airlines
US Airways launched a new app for passengers this week, letting them book flights, find airport maps,... Read more
-
Trip Ideas
From backpackers to businessmen, luxury seekers to religious pilgrims, all kinds of travelers are draw... Read more
-
Trip Ideas
Ask around and most people will tell you to spend as short a layover as possible in Athens before booking... Read more
Free Fodor's Newsletter
Subscribe today for weekly travel inspiration, tips, and special offers.
·Weather
Now
74° F Clear 88% Humidity Aug 2, 2013 at 11:00AMCheck historic weather for your trip dates
Arriving:Fodor's Trip Planning Ideas
- Summer Fun in NOLA: Discover the true spirit of New Orleans
- Weekend Getaways: Fodor's Recommends the Best Weekend Escapes in the US
- Great American Vacation: Find Your Next U.S. Trip with Fodor's
- 80 Degrees: Fodor's Helps You Find Your Best Beach Vacation Spots
- Go List: Fodor's Top 25 Places to Go in 2013
- Best of Europe: Fodor's Picks the Best Places to Visit in Europe
· Forums Trip Reports
-
TAHITI 2013
In April, 2013, we traveled to Tahiti where we stayed on the islands of Moorea and Tahiti prior to boarding an Oceania cruise that sailed through French Polynesia and the Society Islands. Read more -
We had an awesome trip to Bora Bora last October. Read more
·Tahiti & French Polynesia Forum
-
Hi Everyone,
Just a note to you happy travellers that Tony Mowbray and his boat “Commitment” have popped up again at Tahiti. Read more
