Waking up to a brilliant aquamarine lagoon so close you can simply step off your back deck and go for a sunrise swim… Is it any wonder that basically every traveler has the same thing on their bucket list: staying in an overwater bungalow in French Polynesia? You can find these aquatic abodes across the…
Think of Bora Bora, and you think of overwater bungalows. With nearly a dozen resorts to choose from all offering over-the-top, over-the-water luxury, the island of Bora Bora is practically synonymous with them for a reason! Staying in an overwater bungalow in Bora Bora is a dream come true for many travelers, one that tops…
Vibrantly-hued coral gardens, swimming with the peaceful melodies of whale song, the lush jungle landscape juxtaposed against a brilliant aquamarine lagoon teaming with reef sharks and pink whiprays: these are the charms you’ll immerse yourself in on a trip to Moorea. This picturesque island just a short 30-minute ferry journey from Tahiti beckons you to…
Two groups of paradisiacal islands located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, rich with Polynesian culture, beautiful beaches, and marine life: how’s a person to choose? I’ve been to Hawaii more times than I can count, and I recently returned from a trip to French Polynesia, where I visited Tahiti and Moorea. I loved…
From snorkeling to the sound of whale songs to diving in electric-colored coral gardens to relaxing on white sand beaches, Moorea is a true delight. A laid-back island just a 30-minute ferry ride from Tahiti, staying in Moorea offers you a chance to slow down and truly experience island time. Whether it’s dining alongside locals…
Many people think of French Polynesia and their minds immediately go to honeymoons in an overwater bungalow in Bora Bora, but there’s so much to Tahiti than just that! Tahiti is the largest island of French Polynesia and it has just a little bit of everything that French Polynesia has to offer — so much…
Obsidian black sand beaches, hundred-foot tall waterfalls, canopy-covered mountain peaks: there’s no shortage of beauty on the island of Tahiti. … And that’s not counting Tahiti’s pristine coral reefs and the amazing variety of marine life they shelter. While many people skip over Tahiti in favor of more popular islands of Tahiti such as Bora…
From the enchanting islands of Tahiti and Bora Bora to the dive paradises of Rangiroa and Fakarava to the lesser-known gems like Tikehau and Rurutu, there is no shortage of natural beauty on the islands of French Polynesia You can explore the ancient temples and cultural treasures of Raiatea, hike through the lush landscape of…
If you’re planning to visit Moorea, get ready to have your mind blown. It has the most brilliant turquoise-blue waters I’ve ever seen (and I’ve been to the Maldives!) as well as some of the best coral reefs I’ve had the privilege to dive and snorkel in. That said, Moorea is not the most straightforward…
