A bonus to visiting the island of Taha'a is that the island of Raiatea is very nearby and definitely worth seeing as well.

Neighboring Raitea Island

Taha'a is known as the Vanilla Island. Traditional and quiet is the lifestyle here. Step back in time and step onto honey sand beaches, hike up the verdant valleys, shadowed by the velvet covered mountains.

Drawing near to Taha'a Island Atoll

"...to the east, the road winds between Mt. Fareura and the indented and craggy coastline to a small village with a pearl farm and small turlte reserve	In the fertile valleys the slice into the interior of Tahaa you find local farmers on small plots growing watermelon, copra and, of course, vanilla.
Centuries ago this was the sacred island. Fallen battle heroes were carried to this island's shores where their souls could be freed. Souls could then continue the journey to Havai'i.	Taha'a is 90 square miles of charm and class. Mt. Ohiri (590 meters) is the backbone of the island. Circle the island on the 40 mile drive and stop in some of the eight quaint little villages along the way.

Tahiti | Moorea | Bora Bora | Huahine | Raiatea/Taha'a | Cruising
Tuamotu Atolls - Rangiroa | Manihi | Tikehau | Fakarava
Marquesas - Nuku Hiva | Hiva Oa