At a glance: Tahaa is located in the same lagoon as its neighbor Raiatea. Population of the island of Tahaa: 4,500 spread over eight districts. Tahaa is a circular shaped island with a mountainous interior cut by sumptuous bays. The island's charm resides in the diversity of its eight districts, relatively isolated and very different from one another, although united by a same desire of hospitality. It features a lagoon with many idyllic big motu on which a few hotels are located. 

How to get there: By plane: No airport right on Tahaa, you have to use the Raiatea airport right across the lagoon. Raiatea airport is 40 minutes by plane, a direct flight from Tahiti, or via Huahine (Between 3 and 5 daily flights). Then take one of the many shuttle boats connecting Raiatea and Tahaa (a 15-minute boat ride). By boat: There are boat connections from Tahiti, figure on about a 12-hour crossing with, on the way, a stop on the island of Huahine.