We know you love Bora Bora, and so do we. But next time you visit The Islands of Tahiti why not venture further afield? After all, there are 117 other islands just waiting to be explored! Here’s four of our favourites to get you started.

Admit it ­– Someone says “Tahiti” and you find yourself lost in images of overwater bungalows and turquoise water ­– ­images of Bora Bora that have probably been popping up on your social feeds for years. We don’t blame you – Bora Bora teeter-totters on the precipice of paradise, and it’s an island that is known around the world as a place everyone should get to see at least once in their life. But consider this: The Islands of Tahiti are made up of no less than 118 islands, and Bora Bora is just one of them. Mind sufficiently blown? The Islands of Tahiti are incredibly diverse, and because we know you love exploring new places – especially those that have yet to be infiltrated by the masses – let us introduce you to the lesser-travelled Tahiti and those islands that fly under the radar, year in, year out. Just your cup of tea, we reckon.

Huahine

A hop, skip and jump from the island of Tahiti (or a 40-minute flight), you’ll arrive at the magical island of Huahine, known for its lush forests, charming villages and untouched terrain. This island is considered one of Tahiti’s best-kept secrets, thanks not only to its obvious beauty, but also the authentic island experience you’re guaranteed to get there. Rather than the curated, cookie-cutter perfection of Bora Bora and Moorea’s luxury resort landscape, Huahine is a place where visitors can shed their tourist skin and try on for size an authentic, local island experience. It’s called “Secret Island” for a reason – and now that we’ve published this we suggest you get there quick-smart, before the word gets out.

Highlights

• • The deep, coloured lagoon surrounding the two islands that comprise Huahine, which is perfect for swimming and snorkelling as well as jet-skiing
  • Secluded bays
  • The white sand beaches of Fare and Parea
  • The slow, tranquil pace of the island
  • The local villages
  • The archaeological site of Maeva

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The Royal Huahine