You might even see a shark in the bay while you’re there. – Sarah Lempa Moorea, Tahiti's sister island, is more rugged. Located about 11 miles northwest of Tahiti, Moorea’s landscape ...

is known for its idyllic scenery, with a coral reef, white-sand beaches and swaying palms, but also has a dark history of foreign domination. For decades the island's economy was dominated by ...