On the remote south coast of Tahiti, its Jurassic peaks and azure lagoon accessible only by boat, Patrick Rochette is explaining how centuries-old Polynesian conservation traditions are being revived ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Judy Koutsky covers adventure, luxury, wellness and family travel. The Hilton Hotel Tahiti is one of the newest properties to open ...

Social inequalities and poverty are high in French Polynesia, which is currently holding elections. Pro-independence parties may win for the first time. Is Polynesia still a French colony? Legally, ...

In the early 1600s, adventurous men took to the seas from their homelands in Europe, sailing across the Pacific Ocean—which encompasses more than 30 percent of the earth’s surface—in vessels with no ...

If it's July, it's Heiva Festival month in Tahiti, a stunning celebration of ancient Polynesian culture, song, dance and sports known as the Polynesian Olympics. Over 140 years old, it originated in ...

Believe it or not, the flight time from the west coast of the U.S. to Tahiti is just eight hours. Yes, the paradise of pearls, vanilla, and powdery white sand beaches is more convenient than Europe ...

No, there’s no need to remortgage the house to visit Tahiti and French Polynesia. Despite a reputation for opulence and exclusivity, it’s perfectly possible to visit these dreamy islands on a limited ...

Get a true taste of Tahiti from fresh seafood, food trucks, a historic market, and fine dining. From glamorous, overwater bungalows to coral reefs thriving with fish, French Polynesia offers unique ...

Views from the passenger seat of an SUV transported me to a world far from the traffic and concrete of Los Angeles. On an extraordinary road tour around Tahiti's coastline, it was clear that the ...

NPR is in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics. For more of our coverage from the games head to our latest updates. Portugal's Yolanda Hopkins judges the moment and starts paddling as the aqua behemoth ...