19Tahiti
This paradisial island in French Polynesia provides visitors with azure lagoons, cascading waterfalls, beautiful valleys, coral reefs, gorgeous beaches, and mountainous landscapes. When you need a break from the beaches, visit Papeete, the capital, and enjoy the assortment of exceptional eateries, boutiques, museums, resorts, and spas. Take a 4WD tour of the isle, take diving lessons, or go whale watching (between the months of July and October).
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