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French Polynesia Travel Guide

Vivid turquoise waters, lush green mountains, dotted motus filled with unparalleled aquatic life, chilled out vibes, and a chance to be pampered as well.

French Polynesia, or more commonly just known as Tahiti or the Islands of Tahiti is picturesque paradise.  Inventors of the overwater bungalow, places like Bora Bora are renowned for their dreamy resorts but beyond that there's a total of 118 islands that NEED to be explored if you want to truly get away or do some of the best scuba diving on Earth.

This French Polynesia travel guide will help you plan your next trip and vacation.

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French Polynesia Rangiroa Pensions – Where To Stay Guide

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The easy thing to do is deciding what to do when going to Rangiroa in French Polynesia (diving of course) but when trying to where to stay, things get a little bit complicated as there’s no real catalogue of all of the pensions on this motu. This guide will help make your search easier by […]

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Best Pension in Fakarava

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When planning your trip to French Polynesia, you’ll be faced with the challenging task of picking from the 118 islands and atolls. Fakarava needs to be on your shortlist if you’re an avid diver. Its biodiversity is unmatched and is a paradise for shark lovers. Once you’ve decided on Fakarava in the Tuomotu Archipelago, you’ll […]

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How to Travel Bora Bora on a Budget – Tips to keep Bora Bora trip costs low

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Bora Bora is the stuff of glossy magazines, Kardashian episodes, fancy honeymoons, and of course overwater bungalows.  It’s got dollar signs all over it so I’m sure if I told you that you could do it on a budget, you might not believe me.  The thing is, it is actually possible to keep overwater bungalow […]

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Le Meridien Bora Bora Overwater Bungalow and Resort Review

When you think about tropical paradises, you think palms trees, crashing waves, and everlasting sunsets.  Another that’s the epitome of dream vacations and honeymoons is the overwater bungalow and even though you might not know it, that iconic image you’re thinking of is in fact the Bora Bora overwater bungalows.  On our recent trip to […]

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The Islands of Tahiti Travel Guide – What You Need To Know for French Polynesia

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With 118 islands scattered across the South Pacific in 5 distinct archipelagos, a trip to French Polynesia is a paradise choose-your-own-adventure.  Turquoise-blue lagoons, palm-fringed beaches, romantic overwater bungalows, lush mountains, and unblemished coral habitats fill your days.  It’s what dream vacations are made of. While the end-product is undeniable, the trip planning process to building […]

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An Epic 2 Week Islands of Tahiti Itinerary | French Polynesia

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Shimmering in infinite shades of blue are intertwined peaks and lush landscapes of green where 5 distinct island chains scattered across the South Pacific and 118 islands and atolls.  As the birthplace of the overwater bungalow, French Polynesia is known as a haven for honeymooners but dig deeper and there’s so much more to this […]

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Islands of Tahiti Packing List – French Polynesia including Bora Bora, Rangiroa, and Fakarava

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With your dream vacation booked to French Polynesia in the South Pacific, you’ll feel like your trip can’t come fast enough but before you know it, your flight is days away and you need to figure out what to pack to Tahiti.  In order to help you in this moment of panic (trust me, I […]

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