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Join us for a Bora Bora land adventure, including pareo shopping, a hike to World War II guns, and breathtaking views of Bora Bora's stunning blue waters. Our journey began out of necessity when we ...
Last August, Sonya Moore ticked French Polynesia off her travel bucket list. Despite a lot of planning before the trip, looking back, there are a few things she'd have done differently.
French Polynesia's President Moetai Brotherson on Monday announced that his country is on track to create the world's largest marine protected area (MPA). The ambitious objective, spanning nearly ...
On the beguiling islands of French Polynesia, a new generation is on a mission to define its identity, whether carved in stone or inked on skin. Rangiroa’s Blue Lagoon. TRAVEL; ...
The term "Tahiti" needs clarification. People often use it to refer to French Polynesia as a whole, but Tahiti is only the main island of the French overseas territory (Pays d'Outre-Mer), which ...
The village of Teahupo'o on the tropical island of Tahiti – nearly 10,000 miles away from the French mainland – will serve as the location for the Olympic surfing competition.
A self-described cultural life coach, Tahiarii Pariente founded his own adventure-tourism outfit, Polynesian Escape, as a way to show intrepid travelers the real French Polynesia. This interview ...
Planning a multi-island trip to French Polynesia requires extensive research and coordination. As such, the best way to explore her bountiful grace is on a small-ship, all-inclusive luxury cruise.
The beautiful islands of French Polynesia might become more difficult to visit as the region announces a new sustainable tourism plan. Under the Fāri’ira’a Manihini 2027 (FM27) five-year ...
French Polynesia has announced the creation of the world’s largest marine protected area. Speaking on the first day of the United Nations Ocean Conference in France, French Polynesian President ...
3. Increase the food and wine budget. Food and wine in French Polynesia aren't cheap. We spent $17 for a hummus appetizer and about the same for poisson cru, the local coconut milk ceviche.