Papeete is located on Tahiti, the largest in a chain of islands that make up French Polynesia. Papeete is the capital city of Tahiti and is the ideal location to explore the best of Tahiti's natural beauty. The downtown market in Papeete, Le Marché, is a perfect example of the vibrant and multicultural atmosphere in the city. The lush landscapes of Tahiti are waiting to be explored and the abundance of shady hiking trails, pleasant beaches and calm waters are sure to impress all visitors. You can also embrace the ocean with activities like snorkeling, jet skiing and surfing.

Fakarava covers an area of approximately 1,200 square kilometers and is located just 490km northeast of Tahiti. Fakarava is composed of several motu(reef islands) and is the second largest of the Tuamotu atolls. The area has been named as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO and is home to a number of rare animals and plants which are protected by the reserve. The main village in Fakarava is Rotoava. Fakarava has a population of around 855 inhabitants. The secluded and well-preserved island provides the perfect environment to relax and explore at your leisure.

The island of Hiva Oa, is one of the Marquesas Islands in the Pacific Ocean. The expressionist painter Paul Gauguin found inspiration on Hiva Oa and spent his last days here. The tombs of the painter as well as the singer and poet Jacques Brel are today's most popular tourist attractions on the island. Also worth seeing is the Gauguin Museum and the beautiful scenery can be best explored on a hike through the regions many trails. The region also boasts many archaeological gems such as the stone tiki and numerous petroglyphs.

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Hanavave, sometimes called the Bay of Virgins, is the name of the northernmost bay on the west coast of Fatu Hiva. Hanavave boasts a splendid setting, at the mouth of a steep-sided valley, best enjoyed from the sea.

Mangareva is the largest of the Gambier Islands and is located in the South Seas. Politically, Gambier Islands are part of French Polynesia. Mangareva is the main administrative center on the island. The island has a volcanic origin and its highest point, Mount Duff, is 440m high. The main Gambier Islands main industry is black pearls, which can be found in Black Pearl oysters.

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The Pitcairn Islands are a group of four volcanic islands in the Southern Pacific Ocean that form British Overseas Territory. Each year approximately ten cruise ships call at the island for a few hours, generating income for the locals from the sale of souvenirs. Adamstown is the capital of the Pitcairn Islands and has only 45 permanent inhabitants. Adamstown is known as the smallest capital in the world and is the smallest of British territory abroad. The island is home to one store, which opens three times a week. The remoteness of the island and the preserved tropical landscape make it a unique tourist destination.

The Pitcairn Islands are a group of four volcanic islands in the Southern Pacific Ocean that form British Overseas Territory. Each year approximately ten cruise ships call at the island for a few hours, generating income for the locals from the sale of souvenirs. Adamstown is the capital of the Pitcairn Islands and has only 45 permanent inhabitants. Adamstown is known as the smallest capital in the world and is the smallest of British territory abroad. The island is home to one store, which opens three times a week. The remoteness of the island and the preserved tropical landscape make it a unique tourist destination.