Tahiti

Tahiti offers everything a honeymooner could want: miles of beach, hundreds of resorts, and delectable French cuisine. However, beachgoers frequently bypass Tahiti's sands in favor of Bora Bora's white coasts. Tahiti, despite its picturesque image and ease of access, is more of an off-the-beaten-path trip than a romantic retreat. However, this does not mean that Tahiti should be overlooked.

Leafy woodlands coexist with sandy beaches, and French crêpes are offered alongside Tahitian fish cru (raw fish). Tahiti, if there was ever a destination that embodied the wonderful duality of the French Polynesian archipelago, is it. The eccentric, often tumultuous vibe of the island's capital, Papeete, rubs shoulders with unspoiled natural beauty here. Tahiti, the largest of French Polynesia's 118 islands, is generally referred to as two independent islands, despite the fact that they are connected by a short land bridge. Tahiti Nui is the bigger, northern portion of the island, which includes Papeete. Tahiti Iti (the smaller part) is less accessible, although many travelers come for a sense of isolation. Just note that spending a week on either part of Tahiti will cost you quite a chunk of change. But travelers agree that the warm waters, the lush jungles and the luxurious resorts are worth the splurge.