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French Polynesia lagoons & overwater villas
One hundred and eighteen islands across the South Pacific — and I'll help you choose the ones that fit your trip.
Why French Polynesia
The trip of a lifetime, done right.
French Polynesia is where luxury feels effortless: an overwater villa above a turquoise lagoon, dinner with your toes in the sand, and water so clear you can watch rays glide beneath your deck.
Getting it right takes planning. Which islands, in what order, which villa category, how to connect inter-island flights without wasting a day — that's where I come in. I design every island-hopping itinerary personally, and I'm available around the clock while you travel.
Best for
Honeymoons, anniversaries, divers
Ideal length
7–12 nights
Getting there
Nonstop flights from the U.S. West Coast to Tahiti
Currency
CFP franc (XPF)
Languages
French & Tahitian — English widely spoken at resorts
The islands
Where to go
Arrival island
Tahiti
Your gateway through Papeete. I like to start with a night at the InterContinental Tahiti — its lagoon pool looks straight out to Moorea.
Private-island luxury
Tetiaroa
Marlon Brando's former atoll, home to The Brando — an eco-luxury resort reachable only by small plane.
Moana's island
Moorea
A short ferry from Tahiti — the jagged green peaks and calm bays often credited as inspiration for Motunui, Moana's island home.
For divers
Rangiroa
One of the world's largest atolls — and where we went diving. Drift through Tiputa Pass with dolphins, sharks and rays.
The icon
Bora Bora
Overwater villas beneath Mount Otemanu, and a lagoon where you can dive alongside manta rays. Ideal for honeymoons.
UNESCO biosphere
Fakarava
A quiet, remote atoll famous for the South Pass "wall of sharks" and pink-sand beaches.
Bora Bora: Beyond Anything I Imagined
Some destinations live on your bucket list for years.
You see the photographs, imagine the experience, and dream of the day you'll finally get to see it for yourself. But somewhere in the back of your mind, you wonder: Could it really be as beautiful as everyone says? Could it possibly live up to the expectations you've built over the years?
For me, that place was Bora Bora.
And then I arrived.
Nothing could have prepared me for the moment I first saw it. The impossible shades of turquoise, the dramatic beauty of Mount Otemanu, the way the water seemed to glow in the sunlight. It was everything I'd dreamed of, yet somehow more extraordinary than I could have imagined.
I'd seen countless photographs, but standing there, I realized something: No camera could ever truly capture the beauty of Bora Bora. Not the colors, not the stillness, and certainly not the feeling of being there.
It didn't just live up to the dream. It surpassed it in every possible way.
Inside an overwater villa at the St. Regis
From the moment a flower-crowned host drove us to our villa, every detail felt effortless. Glass floors over the lagoon, a canopy bed, a soaking tub and champagne waiting on arrival — this is the kind of stay I love planning for my clients.
Where Moana’s world comes to life
If your family loves Moana, French Polynesia feels like stepping right into the film. Moorea’s jagged peaks are often called the inspiration for Motunui — and in Bora Bora, we dove with manta rays gliding through the lagoon. It was pure magic, and it’s an experience I can plan for you, whether you’re a certified diver or snorkeling for the very first time. And don’t leave without a private sunset cruise to a motu for dinner — it’s the kind of evening I love arranging for my clients.
And that's something I carry into the trips I design for my clients. I want them to experience that same feeling of wonder. That moment when a destination they've dreamed about for years becomes real, and reality turns out to be even more remarkable than the dream.
Because some places aren't meant to be experienced through photographs.
They're meant to leave you speechless.
Experiences
What I plan for you
Overwater villas
The right resort and villa category for your budget, view and privacy.
Honeymoons & vow renewals
Certified in destination weddings — celebrations planned down to the flowers, from breakfast by outrigger canoe to couples spa rituals.
Scuba & snorkeling
Dive resorts, guided passes and certification courses for first-timers.
Island hopping
Inter-island flights and ferries sequenced so no day is wasted in transit.
Ten nights in paradise
A starting point — every itinerary is designed around you.
Tahiti
Land in Papeete and rest after the flight before heading to the islands.
Moorea
Snorkel with rays, hike to the Belvedere lookout and settle into island time.
Bora Bora
Your overwater villa, a lagoon picnic on a private motu and sunsets over Mount Otemanu.
Tahiti
A final evening before your flight home. Divers can swap this for Rangiroa or Fakarava.
May – October
Cooler, drier and sunnier — the most popular time to visit, so book early. Humpback whales visit from about June to late October.
November – April
Warmer and more humid with passing showers, often with better availability and value.
Good to know
Questions I hear most
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U.S. citizens need a valid passport, and no visa is required for short tourist stays. I’ll confirm current entry rules for everyone in your group before you travel.
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Two or three is the sweet spot for most trips of 7–12 nights. More than that and you spend too much time in transit.
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Absolutely. Rangiroa and Fakarava are world-class, and I can pair a dive stay with a luxury finish in Bora Bora.
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French Polynesia trips are planned at my Concierge level; fees depend on trip length and complexity. See Planning & Fees for details.
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