Only a short 35-minute flight from French Polynesia's capital, Papeete, lies the quiet, secluded island of Huahine, one of the leeward islands of the Society Islands in French Polynesia. This tropical paradise features stunning scenery, magnificent indigo lagoons, empty beaches and isolated coves, as well as great diving and snorkelling. The island is also home to the most extensive complex of pre-European marae in French Polynesia. Known as the ‘Garden of Eden’, Huahine is still one of French Polynesia’s best kept tropical secrets. The main township of Fare consists of a tiny strip of shops and cafes where the locals come to buy groceries or grab lunch. There is little in the way of souvenirs and certainly no touts. It also has a noticeable lack of luxury resorts, which allows the island it retain its authentic, untouched, island atmosphere.