In the Tuamotu Archipelago in French Polynesia, Rangiroa is an atoll located about 350 km northeast of Tahiti. It is the second largest atoll in the world by the surface of its lagoon, a real inland sea. Rangiroa is served daily from Tahiti-Faaa by several flights on ATR 42 and …
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Alofi (Wallis and Futuna)
In the archipelago of Wallis and Futuna (South Pacific), the island of Alofi is located at 2km of the coasts of Futuna. Under 14 degrees south latitude, the 19km volcanic island is surrounded by a reef barrier that protects white sandy beaches. Despite its small size, Alofi is a high …
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