Polynesia Guide - tips by travel authority Howard Hillman

The Top 13

Hillman Wonders

of Polynesia

Click the buttons below to read my impartial web pages on the wonders of Polynesia. Each guide page gives you valuable tips & insights.

The 2

gold winners

of Polynesia

Bora Bora

French Polynesia

Easter Island

Official name: Rapa Nui

The 1

silver winner

of Polynesia

Moorea

French Polynesia

The 9

bronze winners

of Polynesia

Aitutaki

Cook Islands

Fatu Hiva

French Polynesia

Hawaii Volcanoes NP

USA

Na Pali Coast

USA

Nuku Hiva

French Polynesia

Ua Pou

French Polynesia

Upolu

Western Samoa

Vava'u

Tonga

Waimea Canyon

USA

My other

Polynesia pages

Polynesia Photo Gallery

Gauguin Painting Gallery

Interesting Polynesia Facts

Top 7 reasons

to visit Polynesia

Here is why I believe everyone should visit this special part of our world.

Striking beauty - The Polynesian Islands are collectively the most beautiful tropical islands in the world.

People - The Polynesians are among the world's warmest and welcoming people. This is especially true when you travel beyond the high-tourism venues.

Culture - Polynesia's most famous cultural offering is music and dance. The islands are also noted for its paintings (think Gauguin), wood carving and basket weaving.

Unwinding - The island lifestyles are ideal environments for relaxing and recharging your batteries.

Honeymooning - Polynesia is a perfect honeymoon destination, whether you hole up in a sumptuous beach resort or sail on the romantic Paul Gauguin luxury cruise ship.

Over-the-water bungalows - Staying in one of these structures is a memorable experience. Your room or suite sits on stilts over a crystal-clear turquoise lagoon. Most bungalows are on the islands of Moorea, Tahiti and Bora Bora.

Easy to reach by air - Today you can fly to Polynesia from almost everywhere on the globe.

My wonders in

French Polynesia

There are five Hillman wonder medals in French Polynesia, with diverse offerings:

Do you want a well-developed tourism infrastructure with, for example, upscale resorts, lively clubs, trendy water-sports? If yes, click these buttons to learn about these wonders:

Do you desire a laid-back, less touristy, more adventurous French Polynesia? Click these buttons for tips and insights on these wonders:

Note: French Polynesia's most famous island - Tahiti - does not win one of my medals. It's an honorable mention. However, it does have some desirable resorts where you can stay.

Other

Polynesia wonders

Polynesia is more than French Polynesia. It covers a broad oceanic expanse (see map at top of page). Click these buttons to learn about these Hillman medal winners: