Secluded Beaches Around the World: Tuamotu Islands, French Polynesia

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  The Tuamotu Archipelago sits in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean, between Australia and South America. They are part of almost 80 French Polynesian islands that make up the largest chain of atolls (coral rings that encircle lagoons) in the world. Only 16,000 people live on the entirety of the Tuamotu Islands, meaning that this paradise is yet to be discovered by the rest of the world. 

  Most of the people travel to the Tuamotu Islands are divers, but that doesn't mean that it's not a good travel destination. On the contrary: it's one of the few places in the world where tourism hasn't had a chance to change the natural beauty there.

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  Since the archipelago is made up of 77 atolls, the hardest part of this vacation will be choosing which island you want to visit. All of the islands are reached by plane or boat from Tahiti. Most travelers choose to see multiple islands on their journey (as they're so close together). The most convenient way to do this is with an Air Tahiti Multi Island flight pass, which allows you to travel to four islands on a cute little plane. You can go with an existing pass that has a curated journey, or you can choose which islands you'd like to visit. 

  You'll have to do some research before deciding which islands sound best for you, because every island offers something different. Fakarava has many rare species of birds, crustaceans and plants; Rangiroa has a huge lagoon with an abundance of marine life; Tikehau has hundreds of small white and pink sand islets in coconut groves and tucked away alcoves; and Manihi has white sand beaches, coconut palms, and is a refuge from humanity.

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  Whatever islands you visit in the Tuamotu Archipelago, there will be a few constants: soft white sandy beaches, crystal clear turquoise water, year-round warm temperatures, an abundance of sea, land and air creatures, not many other people, and immense starry skies at night. But be warned, once you get to the Tuamotu Islands, you won't want to leave. 

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