Below, my full review of The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa.

She would have skipped Bora Bora and budgeted higher for food and wine. French Polynesia had been on my bucket list ever since I learned of its existence, and last August, I finally made it there.

The best times to visit Bora Bora are November and April. These short shoulder seasons offer fine weather with temperatures in the mid-70s to mid-80s. High season runs from May to October when ...

The resort is a 15-minute boat ride from the Bora Bora airport. It's about a 20-minute boat ride from Bora Bora's main town of Vaitape.

Matira Beach is the largest public access beach in Bora Bora and the most popular for good reason. Despite its affection from locals and tourists alike, there's enough room for everyone.

Sitting beside gorgeous Matira Beach, this friendly, all-bungalow resort spies Raiatea and Tahaa on the southeastern corner of Bora Bora. The resort is about 7 kilometers from Vaitape and 30 ...

Most of the resort's bungalows are overwater, providing ample privacy, direct access to Bora Bora's famous lagoon ... conservation of sea turtles in French Polynesia at the on-site eco center ...