Huahine stole my heart from the moment my plane touched down on this little island of 6,000 people, isolated in the middle of the bright blue Pacific Ocean. I can say with enthusiasm and certainty that I’ve never visited someplace…
French Polynesia on a Budget: It’s Easier Than You Think!
It’s the stuff Instagram dreams are made of: a line of luxury overwater villas with private plunge pools, backed by panoramic views of vibrant turquoise lagoons and lush green mountains. But is that the reality of most travelers who visit…
The Ultimate Huahine Travel Guide
Huahine isn’t the first island most travelers think of when they imagine visiting French Polynesia; Bora Bora, Tahiti and Moorea usually come to mind long before this oft-forgotten island, which has been nicknamed “Garden of Eden.” But for me, Huahine…
Highlights from 10 Days in French Polynesia
French Polynesia—the name alone invokes visions of bright blue lagoons, palm-fringed beaches, lush valleys, frozen tropical cocktails and balmy evening air. Not every paradisal travel destination lives up to the hype, but I’m happy to share that Tahiti and her sister…
