Raivavae- Prettiest island in the Pacific

Raivavae is known for really only one thing- being the most beautiful island in the Pacific. What about Bora-Bora you ask? Yep, even prettier. Hard to believe, but we were captivated from the second we arrived and I still dream about this place. It is surrounded by a fringing reef, there's not much of a town and the Gendarme is manned by two guys. You get the drift- pretty laid back place. Raivavae is one of 4 islands that make up the very, very rarely visited Austral group in French Polynesia. Can guarantee you that Discovery will be alone in her vast, gorgeous lagoon and there is a kite spot here that will blow your mind.

To read about this trip back in 2008: Way Way Way Out there.

Getting there: International flight to Papeete, Tahiti (PPT) on Air Tahiti Nui, then domestic on Air Tahiti to Raivaivae Return.