French chic punched together with South Pacific beauty. French Polynesia, better known by the name of its most famous island, Tahiti, is an enchanting picture perfect wonderland of stunning blue aqua lagoons and reef-fringed islands. And the place offers you more than just breath-taking natural luxury. Head for adventure in its archipelagos scattered over an area the size of Europe - the mysterious Tuamotus, where the turquoise sea is home not only to flawless black pearls, but also sharks, the remote Australs, or the stunning Gambier Archipelago, which is a must for wannabe explorers. All in all, a holiday destination so beautiful and exciting, its hard to believe it really exists.