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# Windward Islands

## French Polynesia

![Tahiti featuring island views, general coastal views and colourful reefs](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/65000/65653-Tahiti.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Tahiti featuring coral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/65000/65662-Tahiti.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Tahiti featuring coral and general coastal views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/65000/65655-Tahiti.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Tahiti which includes kayaking or canoeing, general coastal views and a sunset](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/65000/65645-Tahiti.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Tahiti featuring coral and island views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/65000/65660-Tahiti.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Cities in Windward Islands

![Papeete](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/495000/495461-papeete.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Papeete

The spiritual capital city of French Polynesia is full of surprises, from exotic fruit and tropical vegetation to its famous black pearls.

[](https://expedia.ca/Papeete.dx2865)

![James Norman Hall Home showing signage](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/230000/230719-Arue.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Arue

Hear the fascinating tale of the Pomare royals, capture photos of a panoramic view and swim beside a tall waterfall.

[](https://expedia.ca/Arue.dx6034576)

![Museum of Tahiti featuring tropical scenes, swimming and general coastal views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/230000/230577-Tahiti.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Punaauia

Scuba dive next to tropical islands, visit a fascinating museum to learn about the region’s history and watch dolphins and whales breaching.

[](https://expedia.ca/Punaauia.dx180199)

![Paea](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/230000/230718-Paea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Paea

Inspect the ceremonial monuments of the temple area, see the impressive town hall and enjoy the local and international cuisine.

[](https://expedia.ca/Paea.dx180200)

![Cook\'s Bay featuring tranquil scenes and mountains](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/230000/230677-Moorea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Cook's Bay

Moorea’s eastern bay shelters the island’s largest commune and has magnificent mountain views, secluded swimming spots and a range of hotels and restaurants.

[](https://expedia.ca/Cooks-Bay.dx3000421557)

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