After visiting 30 tropical islands, some of my favorites have been Bora Bora, St. Barts, Curaçao, Barbados, and St. Martin.

Bora Bora is often referred to as Paradise on ... The island's centerpiece, Mount Otemanu, is an extinct volcano that rises dramatically from the center, providing a breathtaking backdrop.

Mount Otemanu is one of two peaks of an extinct volcano located at the center of ... or gaze up at it from Bora Bora's circle island road. Travelers who recently hiked up Mount Otemanu said ...

While most visitors are content enjoying the volcano's beauty from afar, avid hikers may want to get a closer look. They are ...