Around 120 South Pacific islands of French Polynesia offer stunning beaches, clear water, coral reefs, marine life, and marvelous opportunities to explore whether by diving, snorkeling, boating, or relaxing on a sandy beach. Adventure travelers can hike, climb mountains, explore caves, or swim with sharks. Visitors head for the best known islands of Tahiti, Bora Bora, Rangiroa, Mo’orea, and Huahine where they stay in luxurious overwater bungalows, beach houses, or B & Bs, and other travelers explore the islands on cruise ships.