Conjuring visions of paradise, Tahiti is the largest of the 118 islands and atolls that constitute French Polynesia. Tahiti and its capital city, Papeete, are located in the Society Islands, an archipelago that includes the popular islands of Bora Bora, Huahine, Moorea, Raiatea and Tahaa. Boasting coral reefs, turquoise waters and a plethora of luxury resorts, Tahiti is eight hours from Los Angeles via daily, nonstop flights.