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 ...

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 ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Recent botanical exploration efforts in the rugged Marquesas Islands (French Polynesia) have increased the known flora of the archipelago by an ...

RAʻIĀTEA, French Polynesia (Island News) -- Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia made landfall on Wednesday, June 24 in French Polynesia. Polynesian Voyaging Society crews onboard the two traditional canoes were ...

Marquesas Islands: This group of French Polynesian islands are called Te Henua Enata in their native Marquesan language. (CNN) — The Marquesas are a beautiful, remote stretch of islands in the South ...

The French Polynesian islands are a dream destination, but unchecked development has threatened their fragile ecosystems. A ...

European Capital of Culture highlights cross-border citiesJoint recipients of the honor — Nova Gorica, Slovenia, and Gorizia, Italy — offer activities like hiking and watersports amid... Complying ...

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.

Two of Hawaii’s voyaging canoes — the Hokule’a and Hikianalia — has postponed Friday’s departure from Hilo to French Polynesia to Tuesday morning due to weather conditions, according to a news release ...