French Polynesia

Overwater dreams.

This is a first draft of the French Polynesia list. The full region guide is being written, and tiers may still change.

The Short List

Beaches · Lagoons

The world's most famous lagoon, ringed by a volcanic peak.

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Must-See

Beaches · Hiking

Jagged green peaks over a lagoon, near Tahiti.

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Beaches · Surfing

The big island with the huge Teahupo'o wave.

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Worth a Detour

Nature · UNESCO

One of the world's largest atolls, and sharks.

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Heritage · UNESCO

Gauguin's rugged final home.

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Grey pins: guides still being written.