Despite its fame as a honeymoon hotspot, Polynesia offers a rich experience for solo travelers. The author shares their week-long adventure island-hopping in Tahiti. Renting a scooter created opportunities for personal exploration and engaging with locals. They enjoyed delicious local cuisine, discovered surfing spots, and visited remarkable natural attractions, suggesting that travelers can have fulfilling experiences off the typical tourist path. This perspective highlights the versatility of Polynesia as a travel destination beyond romance.
I rented my own scooter and stayed in guesthouses, a different experience than most honeymooners.
The islands seem great for couples - US News even named two of them (Bora Bora and Tahiti) as some of the best spots for newlyweds in 2025.
At the restaurant, a local told me about Tahiti Iti, a reef break that offers some of the best surfing in the Pacific Ocean.
I had the most unique experiences off the beaten path.
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