I know several people who honeymooned on the French Polynesia ... for couples — US News even named two of them (Bora Bora and Tahiti) as some of the best spots for newlyweds in 2025.

Tahiti isn’t as great a distance as some people think. Flight times to the island is 5 hours from Auckland, 6 hours from Honolulu, 8.5 hours from Los Angeles, and 9.5 hours from Sydney.

Located on Tahiti's southern shore, the clean, warm waters of the nearby lagoon are another draw. Travelers say the water is unbelievably clear and the lagoon is shallow and calm, making this a ...