Hawaiian Islands
Big Island (Hawai'i)
The youngest and largest Hawaiian island — active volcanoes, black sand beaches, and diverse climate zones from tropical rainforest to snow-capped peaks.
Best: Year-round · 4 hotels
Destinations
Islands and regions
Polynesia spans thousands of miles of ocean, and each island group has its own language, customs and seasons. Start with a place, read what makes it distinct, then see where to stay.
Hawaiʻi
Hawaiian Islands
Kaua'i
The Garden Isle — Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, and lush tropical wilderness.
Best: April to September · 3 hotels
Hawaiian Islands
Lana'i
The Pineapple Isle — once the world's largest pineapple plantation, now home to two Four Seasons resorts.
Best: April to October · 1 hotel
Hawaiian Islands
Maui
The Valley Isle — world-class beaches, the summit of Haleakala, the winding Road to Hana, and vibrant whale watching in winter.
Best: Year-round · 3 hotels
Hawaiian Islands
Moloka'i
The Friendly Isle — Hawaii's most Hawaiian island. Kalaupapa Peninsula and the world's tallest sea cliffs.
Best: April to October · 1 hotel
Hawaiian Islands
O'ahu
The Gathering Place — Honolulu, Waikiki, Pearl Harbor, and the legendary North Shore surf breaks.
Best: Year-round · 3 hotels
French Polynesia
Society Islands
Bora Bora
The jewel of the South Pacific — iconic overwater bungalows, turquoise lagoon, Mount Otemanu.
Best: May to October · 4 hotels
Tuamotu Archipelago
Fakarava
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve — pristine atoll with the famous wall of sharks.
Best: May to November · 1 hotel
Society Islands
Huahine
The Garden of Eden — lush twin islands with the best-preserved marae in Polynesia.
Best: May to October · 2 hotels
Marquesas
Marquesas Islands
The Land of Men — dramatic volcanic peaks, ancient tiki statues, the most remote inhabited islands.
Best: March to November · 1 hotel
Society Islands
Moorea
Tahiti's heart-shaped sister island — dramatic peaks, pineapple plantations, and great snorkeling.
Best: May to October · 3 hotels
Society Islands
Raiatea
The Sacred Island — believed to be the origin point of all Polynesian migration. UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Best: May to October · 1 hotel
Tuamotu Archipelago
Rangiroa
One of the world's largest atolls — legendary drift diving through Tiputa Pass.
Best: May to November · 2 hotels
Society Islands
Tahiti
The heart of French Polynesia — Papeete's markets, black sand beaches, Teahupo'o surf break.
Best: May to October · 2 hotels
Samoa
Tonga
Tonga
Ha'apai
Tonga's hidden paradise — flat coral islands, deserted beaches, almost no tourists.
Best: July to October · 2 hotels
Tonga
Tongatapu
Tonga's main island — the last Polynesian monarchy, ancient Ha'amonga trilithon.
Best: May to October · 1 hotel
Tonga
Vava'u
Tonga's crown jewel — world-class sailing and humpback whale swimming (July-October).
Best: July to October · 2 hotels
Cook Islands
Southern Cook Islands
Aitutaki
Home to the world's most beautiful lagoon — One Foot Island, turquoise waters.
Best: April to November · 3 hotels
Southern Cook Islands
Rarotonga
The Cook Islands capital — lush volcanic interior, lagoon-ringed beaches, cross-island trek.
Best: April to November · 4 hotels
Fiji
Fiji
Mamanuca Islands
Fiji's resort archipelago — small coral islands with stunning beaches and the Cast Away island.
Best: May to November · 3 hotels
Fiji
Taveuni
The Garden Island — Bouma National Heritage Park, Rainbow Reef, spectacular waterfalls.
Best: May to October · 2 hotels
Fiji
Viti Levu
Fiji's main island — Suva capital, Coral Coast, Nadi gateway, highland villages.
Best: May to October · 2 hotels
Fiji
Yasawa Islands
Fiji's wild chain — village homestays, blue lagoons, and caves.
Best: May to November · 4 hotels
Aotearoa New Zealand
North Island, Aotearoa
Bay of Islands (Ngapuhi)
Where New Zealand began — Waitangi Treaty Grounds, 144 islands, dolphins.
Best: November to April · 3 hotels
North Island, Aotearoa
East Cape (Ngati Porou)
The first place on Earth to see the sunrise — remote coastline, carved meeting houses.
Best: November to April
North Island, Aotearoa
Rotorua (Te Arawa)
Geothermal wonderland and the heartland of Te Arawa Maori culture.
Best: October to April · 2 hotels