The Ultimate Paradise

French Polynesia

French Polynesia is the destination that other tropical paradises aspire to be. Scattered across an ocean area as vast as Western Europe, these 118 islands represent the pinnacle of natural beauty. Iconic overwater bungalows hover above lagoons so impossibly turquoise they seem unreal, volcanic peaks draped in emerald green rise dramatically from the sea, and coral atolls encircle waters teeming with sharks, rays, and dolphins.But French Polynesia is more than picture-perfect scenery. It is the warmth of Polynesian culture, the hypnotic rhythms of traditional dance, the scent of tiare flowers in the humid air, and the taste of fresh poisson cru by the water's edge. From the glamour of Bora Bora to the untouched authenticity of remote atolls, these islands offer paradise in its purest form.French Polynesia does not just meet expectations. It transcends them entirely.

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Across Ten Islands: Our Love Affair with French Polynesia

If we had to choose one destination above all others, it would be French Polynesia. No place has ever captured our hearts quite like these islands scattered across the South Pacific.

Our journey took us across ten unforgettable islands. We explored the dreamy atolls of the Tuamotus: Tikehau with its pink sand beaches, Fakarava with its legendary wall of sharks where we dove surrounded by hundreds of reef sharks, and Rangiroa with its endless lagoon. In the Society Islands, we wandered through Tahiti, fell in love with the iconic silhouette of Bora Bora, discovered the unspoiled beauty of Maupiti, explored Raiatea and Tahaa with their vanilla plantations, got enchanted by Moorea's dramatic peaks, and found tranquility on Huahine.

One memory stands out above all: kayaking through completely deserted motus, tiny islands where we were the only souls for miles, surrounded by nothing but turquoise water, coconut palms, and silence.

French Polynesia gave us moments of pure magic that we carry with us every day. It is the benchmark against which we measure every other destination, and nothing has come close yet.

Across Ten Islands: Our Love Affair with French Polynesia
Across Ten Islands: Our Love Affair with French Polynesia Marlene und Tom auf Bora Bora
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