Cities in French Polynesia
Bora Bora Island
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Bora Bora Island Bora Bora is one of the most romantic and beautiful places in the Pacific Ocean. With fine-sand beaches, unique coral gardens, rich tropical flora, and breathtaking views from Mount Otemanu, Bora Bora is the perfect destination for both honeymooners and adventurous parties. Enjoy relaxing activities such as swimming with the turtles, Lagoon exploration, and prepare yourself to be spoiled with special nightly sunset sails and the traditional "canoe breakfast". For the more adventurous visitors, Bora Bora has prepared 4x4 safaris, shark feeding and parasail. Don't forget to pass by the high-end boutiques from where you can buy exquisite pearls and necklaces. Moorea Island
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Moorea Island Moorea is a marvelously beautiful island just twelve miles from Tahiti. You will fall in love with this heart-shaped island and its breathtaking landscapes. Geologists say that Moorea's stunning landscape came from an erupting volcano thousands of years ago. Temae Beach is one of the most accessible beaches on the Moorea Island, located in the mile between the airport and Hotel Sofitel, and Faimano Beach, located at Faimano. Temae Beach has beautiful white sands and is nearly a mile long, perfect for swimming and snorkeling. Papeete
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Papeete Papeete is the capital of French Polynesia, the main transport hub of the islands and the best place to start exploring the archipelago. There are several interesting museums, the most popular being the Museum of Tahiti and Other Islands with its comprehensive collection of cultural artifacts. The Gauguin Museum traces the life and works of the French painter who made French Polynesia home. Another sight is the Tahiti Perles Centre features the rare and lovely Pinctada Margaritifera, the Tahitian black pearl. One of the most popular beaches is Bain Lot. There are also hiking excursions to the interior of Tahiti and day trips to outer islands. Rangiroa
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Rangiroa Rangiroa (meaning "Far Sky" in Tuamotuan), is the largest coral atoll in the Tuamotus, and one of the largest in the world. The atoll consists of about 250 islands, islets and sandbars comprising a total land area of about 170 km². Rangiroa is about an hour north of Tahiti by plane. Known for its incredibly clear waters, and abundant sea life, Rangiroa is a heaven for divers and snorkelers. There are plenty of excursions by boat available from various small tour operators to locations such as Les Sables Roses (Pink Sand Beach, the Reef Islands (a series of eerie-looking coral spires reminiscent of the Trona Pinnacles in the southern California desert), and the Blue Lagoon. Don't expect to find a TV, or at least not one receiving much of a signal.
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