French Polynesia

Where the only thing more abundant than the coconut trees are the excuses for being late.

In Tahiti, they say "Bonjour" with a smile, but behind your back, they're plotting to steal your sunscreen.

In Moorea, the lagoon is so clear you can see the fish, but your Instagram followers will think it's just a fancy filter.

Over-the-water bungalows were invented in French Polynesia, specifically on the island of Raiatea in 1967.

French Polynesia covers an area of the ocean about the size of Europe, but its total land area is only slightly larger than Rhode Island.