Our founder, Dayna Mance, recently traveled with her family to French Polynesia for a bucket-list trip filled with crystal clear water, warm white sand, and sunsets you have to see IRL to believe. And while we wish we could have joined her, we’ll just have to live vicariously through this travel guide. Get a look at where Dayna stayed, what she packed, and what they did while in Bora Bora and Moorea.

Where we stayed:

After an 8-hour flight from LAX to Tahiti, we took a ferry to the beautiful island of Moorea to the Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort. It had a boutique hotel feeling, and for the first time, we stayed in an overwater bungalow with a window on the floor where you could see fish swimming by. We would jump off our private deck into the stunning waters and snorkel in an underwater world—it was amazing! 

After five days we took a short flight to Bora Bora and stayed at the Conrad Bora Bora Nui. The resort was STUNNING. We stayed in a villa with a private pool. The water was unbelievable and the sand pure white.

What we did:

This trip was all about adventure and excursions! We spent most of our days snorkeling with sea life, kayaking, walking around the island, biking, and jet skiing. We also did an ATV tour of Moorea and saw a pineapple and sugar cane plantation. The crystal blue water was perfect for seeing what we were swimming with. There were so many beautiful fish, coral, eels, and an octopus. We even got to swim with sharks and pet sting rays! It’s very peaceful and slow on the islands so we had plenty of quiet time for reading and lounging in the sun.

What I packed:

The items I wore the most were by far my Hunza G bathing suits! I’ve been wearing this brand for years and have brought them on every trip and they’ve held up amazingly. And they’re so comfortable! I also packed some must-have beach accessories like colorful sunnies, sandals, cover-ups, a versatile tote, Vacation & DUNE sunscreen, and (of course) my Prism x Intentionally Blank Long Beach Hat in pink. I also packed some effortless pieces I could easily mix and match for when we weren’t in the water, like lightweight pants, matching sets, and effortless basics.

What to know:

When we stayed in Bora Bora, the only option for venturing out for a meal away from the resort was to take a boat to the main island, which is quite expensive in the evenings, so it feels a bit isolating. If you prefer the hustle and bustle of shops and restaurants, this probably isn’t for you. It’s all about relaxing. Grocery stores are not easily accessible so make sure to pack plenty of snacks and food you like.