Moorea

From Tahiti's dramatic black-sand surf beaches to Moorea's luminous white-sand lagoons, these two French Polynesian islands deliver beaches at every extreme. A guide to the best shores on both islands, with prices and practical advice.

An honest guide to clothing-optional options in French Polynesia — why French legal framework permits naturism but local Polynesian cultural conservatism and the absence of designated naturist beaches limit actual practice, where topless is widely tolerated (Bora Bora overwater decks, resort beaches with European clientele), the private-motu day-trip option, and the closer Pacific alternatives.

Tonga's beaches are strictly textile under a deeply Christian culture where the Sabbath is constitutionally sacred. French Polynesia's private motus and Australia's designated beaches are the alternatives.

Samoa's beaches are textile under Christian-majority culture and customary fa'a Samoa village law. French Polynesia's private motus and Australia's designated beaches are the alternatives.

Palau's beaches are textile under Catholic-majority cultural norms and active visitor-management. Pair the diving with a Philippines, Bali, or Australia leg for naturism.

An honest guide to clothing-optional options in Fiji — why indigenous Fijian dress protocols, Methodist and Hindu cultural traditions, and family-oriented resort marketing make Fiji one of the most conservative beach destinations in the South Pacific, where topless is marginally tolerated (private bure decks at adults-only resorts), and the short-flight Pacific alternatives (Australia, French Polynesia) that actually deliver.