Whether you prefer to languish in the sand or explore shipwrecks in scuba gear, there's no shortage of activities in French Polynesia. Comprised of veritable island paradises like Tahiti, Bora Bora, and Mo'orea, the archipelago attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists to its smorgasbord of adventurous activities every year. Of course, the country is also stunning, as evidenced by its white sand beaches, pristine coral reefs, and lush tropical climate. And once you get bored of the main th...
Whether you prefer to languish in the sand or explore shipwrecks in scuba gear, there's no shortage of activities in French Polynesia. Comprised of veritable island paradises like Tahiti, Bora Bora, and Mo'orea, the archipelago attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists to its smorgasbord of adventurous activities every year. Of course, the country is also stunning, as evidenced by its white sand beaches, pristine coral reefs, and lush tropical climate. And once you get bored of the main three islands, you can find over 100 more to explore. Throughout it all, you'll find rich local cultures, delicious seafood restaurants, luxurious hotels, and -- of course -- a gay-friendly community.
Being a semi-autonomous region of France, French Polynesia fosters a laid-back, inclusive environment that welcomes both Western queers and mahu, or nonbinary, citizens. This means that you can catch a drag show and get gay-married on the beach on the same day that you go trawling for tilapia with grizzled, bearded heterosexuals. As you can imagine, the country has become a popular LGBTQ+ honeymoon destination for this very reason.
That said, if it's nightlife you're after, then you might want to stay in Papeete, the country's capital, which is located on Tahiti. Here, you'll find the most "urban" scene of all the islands. And as a bonus, you won't have to worry about getting into any trouble here. French Polynesia, as a whole, is one of the safest countries for Westerners to visit. Outside of some petty crime, the worst thing that could happen is stepping on a lionfish.
At the end of the day, French Polynesia is a country that caters to all types of vacationers. If you want to just laze on the beach, then perfect. French Polynesia has got you covered. But if you prefer to check items off your bucket list, then ditto. French Polynesia has got you covered for that, too. You can swim with sharks here, for example. However, if you prefer instead to find a middle ground between "relaxing" and "insane," then you can visit ancient temples to look at tiki statues. The point is: You'll never get bored here. So, what are you waiting for?
