French Polynesia and the South Pacific
These are some of the most beautiful islands in the world. The most popular are Tahiti, Bora Bora and Moorea where many honeymoon couples choose to visit to begin their life together.
Bora Bora | Jewel of the South Seas
Undoubtedly the most famous island in Polynesia, Bora Bora is a place of remarkable beauty, secluded luxury and turquoise waters. This tiny gem receives in its warm embrace all romantics and island enthusiasts who come to experience what a true tropical paradise should be.
One glance and you will be entranced by her effortless beauty. When approaching Bora Bora from the air, spectators are utterly captivated by the view: a vast coral reef, dotted with emerald islets, encircles the main island like a string of pearls. Adding to this dramatic setting is the iconic Mount Otemanu, which rises sharply out of the gentle lagoon as the center of attention.
Moorea | The Enchantress
Moorea is everyone’s dream of a spectacular Polynesian paradise. Often believed to have inspired the mythical “Bali Hai” from James Michener’s Tales of the South Pacific, it is a magical island of savage yet captivating beauty; a land where emerald mountains rise from sandy shores and tower over pineapple plantations, ivory beaches and shady lagoons.
Tahiti | Island of Love
Crowned by Polynesia’s two highest peaks and encircled by black, velvety beaches and pink coral reefs, Tahiti is the largest of the 118 islands that comprise French Polynesia. As the very heart and economic center of the destination, the island proudly receives all visitors via Faa’a International Airport.
Papeete is Tahiti’s bustling capital. Once a sleepy port town, its streets are humming with cars, motorized scooters and colorful buses known as “le truck,” while its harbor is busy receiving cargo freighters, luxury liners and chartered yachts. Its shops are overflowing with clothing, jewelry and locally made handcrafts. There are a variety of restaurants and sidewalk cafes serving Tahitian, French and Asian cuisine – many of which offer their patrons the perfect front row seat to the activity. Be sure to try the “le truck” food.
