The Other Islands Travel Guide
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.
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The Other Islands Experiences
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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
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But what if you want to know more about the pearl? Maybe you'd like to know how a pearl is made. If so, a trip to a pearl farm is in order. Visitors... Read more
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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
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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
Travel Blog
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Practical Travel Tips
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Travel Tip of the Day
Stop by the Musée de la Perle Robert Wan to learn about the pearls and the man who jumpstarted Read more
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Travel Tip of the Day
Although French and English are widely spoken, the Tahitian language, or reo Tahiti, has been experiencing Read more
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Arriving:· Forums Trip Reports
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My husband and I celebrated our 3rd anniversary by spending 15 nights in French Polynesia. Read more
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We stayed at the Hilton Lagoon on Moorea and Bora Bora and at the Sofitel on Bora Bora.
Overwater bungalows at the Hiltons were spectacular - snorkeling from the bungalow was very good in Moorea, and OK Read more
·Tahiti & French Polynesia Forum
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Hello Everyone,
My wife and I are looking for a shared charter or cabin rental aboard a boat exploring Tahiti or French Polynesia. Read more
