Tahiti is the largest island in French Polynesia and the gateway to the archipelago of extraordinary islands — Bora Bora, Moorea, Rangiroa, the Marquesas — that constitute one of the most geographically remote and most naturally beautiful luxury destinations in the world. Papeete, the capital, combines French Polynesian cultural depth with French administrative and culinary infrastructure; the outer islands provide the overwater bungalow and natural luxury resort context that has made French Polynesia globally iconic.

For Papeete and Moorea. The capital and the island immediately visible across the Sea of the Moon — the black pearl markets of the Vaima Centre, the Marché de Papeete, the French restaurants, the ferry to Moorea with its Cook's and Opunohu Bays. A PP linen shirt in white or a warm natural with linen trousers and leather shoes for the Papeete cultural and market context; natural swim shorts and leather sandals for Moorea's beach and valley context.

For the resort hotels and overwater bungalows. The luxury properties of Moorea and the outer islands — the Hilton Moorea, the Intercontinental Tahiti. White PP linen for the beach and the overwater bungalow deck; a navy PP linen shirt with linen trousers and leather loafers for the resort evening dinner.

For the lagoon and the boat excursions. The shark feeding excursions in the lagoon, the snorkelling at the coral gardens, the day trips by catamaran. Natural swim shorts and a white PP linen shirt for the boat and the water activities, leather deck shoes.

For women in French Polynesia. A PP ladies linen set in white or a warm natural for the beach and resort context; the Amelia dress shirt in a vivid colourway for the Papeete evening.

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