The ocean scares me. Sand? No. Seaweed? Not ideal. Fish? Absolutely not. But there is something mystical about Bora Bora. So, despite my fears, I found myself diving headfirst into the crystal-clear ...

Braids are a signature look for those seeking a protective style, but also they evolved into a staple vacation necessity.

BORA BORA, French Polynesia - It was just after 6 a.m. when the sound of a ship's horn awakened us. My husband, Jeff, and I looked at each other sleepily, then scrambled to our knees so we could look ...

BORA-BORA, French Polynesia -- A dream landscape emerged as our dinghy sped through turquoise waters toward the uninhabited South Seas islet of Tapu. Here, on a triangular speck of sand and coconut ...

The name alone conjures up lush images of remote islands, azul lagoons, lost sailors and white sandy beaches. In other words: paradise. And while usually utopia comes with a hefty price tag, the South ...