Tahiti is French Polynesia’s largest and best-known island, often serving as the gateway to the region – but it’s far more than just a stopover. Tahiti is made up of two parts: Tahiti Nui (“nui” ...

Experience should tell well-traveled warm-weather wanderlusters that when offered this greeting at a tropical resort, it’s best to take it with a grain of sea salt. Too many times has this ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ponant Explorations Group is set to redefine French Polynesia cruising from winter 2026–2027, stationing two ships in the region and ...

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, ...

Join us as we explore the breathtaking beauty of French Polynesia in our latest travel review! In "Discovering Paradise: French Polynesia Travel Review and Tips," we take you on an unforgettable ...

Ponant Explorations Group has announced that it is deploying two ships in French Polynesia from winter 2026-27, with Le ...