I consider myself an adventurous traveler. So I was almost embarrassed when my husband and I decided to honeymoon in French Polynesia. Sun, sand, overwater bungalows? How cliche! But after two weeks ...

Polynesia is a popular honeymoon destination, but I traveled there solo and had a wonderful time. I rented my own scooter and stayed in guesthouses, a different experience than most honeymooners.

A beach honeymoon doesn't get more chic and fun than on this tiny island favorite of celebrities – it feels like St Tropez, without the long flight. There are no big branded hotels here on purpose, ...