Moorea is located about 12 miles from Tahiti but is much older. When you think of South Pacific Island, Huahine is probably the island that fits the best into the vision. It's gorgeous and remote-feeling. This is the most traditional and un-touristy of the islands we visited in the South Pacific. Tropical, few South Pacific diseases, great food, warm water on the reefs to swim in and see small sharks, sting rays and other fish.
Chickens enjoy crowing day and night.
In November of 1998, I traveled to Moorea, Tahiti without a clear idea of what to expect, I was more than pleasantly surprised. I had read several reviews on Tahiti and Moorea, most of which helped me decide on traveling to Moorea and not Tahiti proper. Located in French Polynesia, Moorea is an island approximately a half an hour, by ferry, away from the island of Tahiti. You should confirm all information before relying on it.