Tahiti Islands travel guide. Tourism, Holiday and Vacation, best destination for self-relaxation. With so many options, you can do as much or as little as you like. The Islands of Tahiti, officially known as French Polynesia, possesses one of the most spectacularly beautiful and diverse environments on earth. A mixture of high volcanic islands and low-lying atolls, these specks of land 118 islands in all are strewn across four million square km of the South Pacific. Clustered into five archipelagos: the Society Islands, the Tuamotu Islands, the Gambier Islands, the Marquesas Islands and the Austral Islands, The Islands of Tahitihave in common a delightful blend of Polynesian and French cultures, and a consistently tropical climate. French Polynesia's world of oceanic islands offers vacationers an almost limitless range of vacation activities, both passive and active. There are many sides to The Islands of Tahiti. Yet they are all connected by Mana. Mana is a life force and spirit that surrounds us. You can see it. Touch it. Taste it. Feel it. And from the moment you arrive, you will understand why we say our islands are Embraced by Mana. Here, you'll find it all. From paragliding to beach combing to embracing the laid-back island lifestyle, The Islands of Tahiti are packed with a mix of tropical adventure and blissful relaxation. Stay in overwater bungalows to experience true island living while you're here. Or go snorkeling to get up close and personal with the local wildlife. If you're feeling even more daring, take a trip to swim with the sharks! Shop for cultured pearls, take a cruise, play a few rounds of golf, enjoy a motu picnic with the family there's so much to do in The Islands of Tahiti that you'll never want to leave.