The Islands of Tahiti: Beyond the Postcard

When daydreaming about The Islands of Tahiti (and we have, many times), it’s likely that Bora Bora’s turquoise lagoon and iconic overwater bungalows come to mind. But here’s the secret: this South Pacific paradise—just an eight-hour flight from the West Coast—isn’t one island, but 118, scattered across five distinct archipelagos.