7. Matira Beach, Bora, French Polynesia
Matira is maybe the most renowned of Tahiti‘s shorelines, and in light of current circumstances: The mile-long extend of sleek, powder-white sand inclines delicately into a shallow emerald tidal pond, and is upheld by a thick curtain of palms and tropical foliage. Special reward: It‘s one of the main community shorelines in Bora, so you won‘t have to pay five-star resort costs to make the most of its magnificence. Come ahead of schedule to stake out a spot.