French Polynesia Guides
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Bora Bora: The Island That Invented Overwater Bungalows and Still Charges $2,000 a Night for the Privilege
A hotel inspector walks Bora Bora in 2026: resort prices after the Thalasso closure and Conrad reopening, day-pass tactics, main-island escapes, and how to get the lagoon without overpaying for it.
Sustainable TravelFrench Polynesia: The Shark Sanctuary vs. The Overwater Bungalow
The world's largest shark sanctuary, a 2025 highly protected marine area, and the inventors of the overwater bungalow share the same lagoon. This 2026 guide tracks where tourism pays for conservation—and where it just pays for construction.