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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Roger Sands covers travel and the hospitality industry. World Reef Day, recognized on June 1, is a call to action for consumers, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

On Tahiti’s outer islands of Raiatea and Huahine, far from the overwater-bungalow postcard, sustainability is not a slogan. It is a rhythm of daily life set by the land and the tides. A woman given ...

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 ...