Raiatea’s tempo carries a deeper resonance. Revered as the cultural heart of French Polynesia, Marae Taputapuatea —a UNESCO ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Grab lunch at Te Honu Iti in Moorea, where the food is delicious and the service is incredibly friendly. You might even see a shark in the bay while you’re there. – Sarah Lempa ...

One of the best views of the island of Moorea is gotten from arriving at the ferry terminal in Vai'are. This is the South Pacific idyll captured in books, plays, and the musical South Pacific, where ...

Idyllic and remote, French Polynesia is an expensive place to vacation. French Polynesia is the stuff of travel bucket list dreams. Picture-perfect overwater bungalows sit perched above crystal clear ...

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 ...

Sofitel Moorea Kia Ora: Luxurious French Polynesian resort with beachfront views, overwater bungalows, spa, and gourmet dining on Moorea island. Perfect for relaxation. Offers a varied taste of the ...

There's a certain comforting familiarity that comes with hospitality brand names. I was recently traveling in French Polynesia, a destination I'm pretty familiar with, and the day had turned into a ...

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

I was in the midst of Tahiti’s rainforest, submerged in a sea-green universe. My eye began to discern the black-greens from the blue, lemon or viridian greens, and the landscape shimmered. This was a ...

This all-bungalow resort is set beside Moorea's best beach, a seven-hectare property facing Tahiti on the island's most northeast point. Just a five-minute drive from both the ferry terminal as well ...