French Polynesia is an overseas territory of France, comprises more than 100 islands in the South Pacific. It is a tropical paradise. Tahiti is the biggest. The capital, Papeete, is on Tahiti. Moorea and Bora Bora are popular islands for tourists. Bora Bora is a favorite honeymoon and anniversary destination.  The islands are lined with vivid turquoise lagoons. They boast green mountain valleys, colourful flowers and white beaches. The water is crystal clear and one can walk in the lagoons   surrounding the resorts are mostly 4-5 feet deep. Bora Bora’s lagoon features some of the most amazing colored turquoise water you’ll see anywhere.  The way to enjoy Bora Bora, is to stay in its most iconic accommodation, an overwater bungalow. You can see manta rays, eagle rays, stingrays, small sharks and many kinds of colourful tropical fish. For a truly magical experience, book one of their over-water bungalows from which you can swim and snorkel right off your patio deck. Coffee tables in the bungalow offers amazing views of the fish swimming underneath.

Water sports, swimming and snorkeling are favourite past time. One can enjoy them even if you cannot swim. Flight from UK is about 22 hours and the resorts are expensive but worth it.