When most people think of the French Polynesia islands, it's probably honeymoon favorite Bora Bora and its overwater bungalows perched over a shimmering lagoon that spring to mind. But French ...

Today, the islands are an overseas collectivity of France, home to about 276,000 people, with most of the population concentrated in Tahiti, the largest and most well-known of the islands. Rich in ...

Hawaiians revere Tahiti as part of their ancestral homeland, referred to as Kahiki. But with French Polynesia’s capital, Papeete, located more than 2,700 miles south of Hawaii’s capital in Honolulu, ...

In the enchanting waters of French Polynesia, emerald islands rise from sapphire seas and ancient traditions flow like trade winds through daily life. Within this postcard vision of paradise, one ...

The Marquesas are a beautiful, remote stretch of islands in the South Pacific. And, as of last weekend, they are also a UNESCO World Heritage site. The latest UNESCO convention added 24 new properties ...

Is the northern hemisphere’s approaching winter chill making you shiver and crave a tranquil trip to the tropics? Look no further than Tahiti. French Polynesia is easier than ever to reach with more ...

It's a Saturday afternoon in July and I'm sharing plates of tangy green papaya salad and tuna crudo, washed down with the local Hinano beer, at Fish & Blue, which feels more like a quirky boutique in ...

Have you ever wondered why French Polynesia has long beguiled writers and artists, explorers and dreamers alike? Among them, one celebrated author spun such captivating tales that they inspired a ...

The remote collection of islands in the Pacific Ocean is seeing a market ‘transformation’ thanks to a stable economy, expanded tourism and exploding demand. 13 Photos View Slide Show › By Roxana ...

I recently experienced the majestic beauty of the Islands of Tahiti — particularly Raiatea, Tahaa, and Moorea — and was truly blown away by what French Polynesia has to offer across the board. As a ...