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F R E N C H POLY NESI A

Discover the picture-perfect charms of the South Pacific on this idyllic journey exploring islands that played muse for authors and artists like Michener and Gauguin . The world ’ s largest group of coral atolls , the Tuamotu Archipelago is also the lowest point in French Polynesia — the remnants of inactive volcanoes . This creates some of the best diving and snorkeling on Earth , with the isle of Fakarava a designated UNESCO Biosphere Reserve , home to vibrant coral reefs and abundant marine life . This immersive exploration brings your dreams of French Polynesia into an indulgent reality : a return to Raiatea , a sacred isle with a revered UNESCO site ; the serenity of Huahine , known as the Garden of Eden ; the bucket list mainstay of Bora Bora and the dazzling lagoons of Moorea .
BUCKET LIST EXPERIENCES IN FRENCH POLYNESIA :
• Soak in vistas of towering Mount Otemanu , romantic lagoons and an unhurried pace of life in the Pacific paradise of Bora Bora .
• Visit the world ’ s second-largest lagoon of Fakarava , a UNESCO-classified nature reserve that ’ s home to flora and fauna unseen anywhere else in the world .
• Hike the lush island of Moorea , with panoramic views of Cook ’ s Bay and Opunohu Bay from The Belvedere Lookout and the lush rainforests to pristine , secluded beaches of Three Coconuts Pass trail .
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Bora Bora