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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sure, we all have visions of resting our heads in a lavish over-water bungalow above the turquoise South Pacific, the kind that populate abundant honeymooner-savvy resorts around exotic French ...

Because the Tahitian islands are small and tightly clustered, the region provides a unique opportunity to connect multiple communities to create a smart nation economy. It could also serve as a model ...

Bud Gilroy, president of the Tahiti Cruise Club, reported that the region had 110,000 passengers in 2024 for 465 calls, and ...

The actor bought the island three years after shooting 1962's "Mutiny on the Bounty" in the South Pacific country but never returned after a family tragedy. By Degen Pener Deputy Editor A rendering of ...

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 ...

LONDON -- The Tahitian waters will get a little more crowded now that Princess Cruises is officially entering the market. P&O Princess said Aug. 9 it acquired the two former Renaissance ships that ...

Bright morning sunlight illuminates the synagogue floor as Francois Yonah Poul sits alone in a dark corner wrapped in a tallit and tefillin. Praying in the Quarter Fariipiti of the bustling port city ...

Snorkel with humpback whales, spot sharks in pristine lagoons, and dive deep into local culture on French Polynesia's best islands. Matteo Colombo / Getty Images When most people think of the islands ...