Raiatea

Raiatea is the next name on the list of the most beautiful islands in French Polynesia that Toplist would like to introduce to you. Raiatea, another Society Island, is a 45-minute flight from Papeete and is popular with yachts because of its deepwater bays and abundance of beautiful and safe anchorages. Visitors without sails can stay in atmospheric pensions such as Opoa Beach Hotel, which has only nine bungalows fronting a beautiful beach on the island's southeast corner. Motu Nao Nao (a 20-minute flight from Raiatea) has only three bungalows on its own 75-acre private island, making it even more secluded.

If you are looking for inland adventures, pick up a paddle and try kayaking along Raiatea's palm-lined and lovely Faaroa River, which is the only navigable river in the French Polynesia islands. And take an 11-mile hike to Mount Temehani for views that extend beyond the beautiful lagoon below to include the islands of Huahine, Bora Bora, Taha'a, and Maupiti.

Location: Society Islands, French Polynesia