South Pacific · All year round
Polynesia and the South Pacific
Turquoise lagoons at the foot of volcanic mountains, almost uninhabited atolls and a vibrant Polynesian culture: the South Pacific islands are the ultimate honeymoon trip, on the other side of the world.
Updated 20 October 2026 · How we make our guides
French Polynesia
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French PolynesiaBora Bora
A turquoise lagoon around Mount Otemanu, with overwater bungalows.
What to see in Bora Bora - French Polynesia
Moorea
Mountains of green peaks and deep bays, a short boat ride from Tahiti.
What to see in Moorea -
French PolynesiaRangiroa
One of the largest atolls in the world, with diving among sharks and dolphins.
What to see in Rangiroa
Other islands
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Cook IslandsAitutaki
A lagoon of white-sand islets, one of the most beautiful in the Pacific.
What to see in Aitutaki -
Oceania and the PacificFiji
Reef islands, traditional villages and archipelagos like the Yasawa and Mamanuca islands.
Fiji travel guide -
Oceania and the PacificSamoa
Waterfalls, beaches with traditional huts and a vibrant Polynesian culture.
Samoa travel guide
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to travel to the South Pacific?
From May to October, in the dry season; from November to April it is hotter and wetter, with a risk of cyclones.
Bora Bora or Moorea?
Bora Bora is the most famous lagoon and the most geared to honeymoons; Moorea, very close to Tahiti, is more mountainous and quieter. Many couples combine both.
How do you get to French Polynesia?
By plane to Papeete, on Tahiti, usually with a stopover; from there, domestic flights and boats to the other islands.
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Reviewed 20 October 2026. Dates and seasonal warnings: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.
Cover photo: Borabora.jpg: User:Taka-0905 derivative work: Marsilio (talk) (Public domain), Wikimedia Commons.