French Polynesia is the definition of a dream destination, where turquoise lagoons, lush volcanic islands, and endless ocean ...

Join the Aranui 5 on a unique cruise through the Pacific's breathtaking Marquesas Islands, a journey filled with volcanic ...

This video shows a tropical island landscape in Bora Bora, French Polynesia, where a steep mountain rises directly from the shoreline. The lower area is covered with dense green vegetation and small ...

If any corner of the world is synonymous with paradise, it’s French Polynesia’s scattered, sparsely inhabited islands, buttercream palm-fringed beaches, and glass-clear waters. The region is best ...

Native Americans and Polynesians made contact 800 years before European explorers reached the islands, a new study says. The study, published in the scientific journal Nature, found DNA markers that ...

Windstar Cruises has opened bookings for its 2028 French Polynesia season with 14 itineraries and early bookings offers, ...

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 ...

Environmental change is nothing new in Polynesia. For centuries, the inhabitants of the volcanic, sea-battered islands have been employing a variety of strategies to adapt to their changing landscapes ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jared Ranahan is a reporter who covers travel and ecotourism. French Polynesia has long been renowned for its spectacular marine ...

In an April 7, 2021 press conference, President of French Polynesia Edouard Fritch announced the May 1 reopening date. The announcement comes after President Fritch met with French President Emmanuel ...