Tahiti and French Polynesia

Whether you're looking for an island-hopping adventure to isolated palm-fringed atolls, or wanting to kick back and sip a maitai lagoonside at a chic resort, this detailed guide is your ticket to paradise.

• 43 maps covering all five archipelagos
• Special sections on tattooing, dance and archaeology
• Outdoor activities chapter featuring diving, surfing, hiking and sailing
• All the accommodation options, from relaxed family-style pensions to deluxe over-water bungalows
• Handy language guide, with French and Tahitian words and phrases
• Tips on transport options, from le trucks and pirogues to cargo ships and helicopters