The French Polynesian Windward Islands (Îles du Vent) -
People come to French Polynesia to live it up in stylish resorts, scuba dive in lagoons teeming with tropicalfish, gorge on the uniquemix of French and Polynesian cuisine and, basically, experience a little French chic mixed with South Pacificcharm.
For more than 200 years, Tahiti has represented the tropical-paradise myth for Europeans. It's French Polynesia's biggest, most famous and historically interesting island.
The Windward Islands of French Polynesia include Tahiti, Maiao, Mehetia, Moorea and Tetiaroa. The islands enjoy warm, tropical weather all year round. The winter season is May through October but severe tropical storms are rare in the French Polynesian region.
The area is also world renowned for it's black pearl exports.
You really feel like you are far from the madding crowd and noise here. That's one of the best attributes of the SouthPacific. It's a lot of flying but it's definitely worth it!