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” ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Polynesia is a popular honeymoon destination, but I traveled there solo and had a wonderful time. I rented my own scooter and ...

The Islands of Tahiti offers plenty of reasons for travellers to visit with new hotels, tourist experiences, and other ...

The sound of the drums broadcasts a spellbinding rhythm into the tropical evening air. Male drummers, shirtless and standing ...

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 ...

If you thought the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) was mostly just a luau, you’d only be scratching the surface. Don’t get ...

Beneath a grapefruit tree on the road that rings the Polynesian island of Rurutu, my six-year-old daughter stuck out her thumb. The first car, a Mini-Cooper, stopped and the driver greeted us in ...

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 ...

Polynesia is a popular honeymoon destination, but I traveled there solo and had a wonderful time. I rented my own scooter and stayed in guesthouses, a different experience than most honeymooners.

I know several people who honeymooned on the French Polynesia islands, and their photos looked marvelous. The islands seem ...