Raiatea’s tempo carries a deeper resonance. Revered as the cultural heart of French Polynesia, Marae Taputapuatea —a UNESCO ...

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” ...

With two ships based in Tahiti starting in 2026, Ponant is unlocking rare itineraries to the Marquesas, Pitcairn, and beyond.

Perhaps no other place on the planet conjures up such clear images of sun, sand, palm trees, and breeze-kissed bliss as ...

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 ...

I was five days into a seven-day voyage on the French Polynesia-based Paul Gauguin when the wild thoughts began. Do I really have to go back? Couldn't I just stay here forever? Lounging by the pool on ...

As French Polynesia moves toward more sustainable tourism–five-year tourism plan calls for one foreign visitor per local resident–visiting the remote Tuamotu Archipelago is on ...

RAʻIĀTEA, French Polynesia (Island News) -- Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia made landfall on Wednesday, June 24 in French Polynesia. Polynesian Voyaging Society crews onboard the two traditional canoes were ...