Snorkel with humpback whales, spot sharks in pristine lagoons, and dive deep into local culture on French Polynesia's best islands. Matteo Colombo / Getty Images When most people think of the islands ...

When considering the optimal wine-making terroir - the unique qualities of the environment that influences the wine it produces - it's a safe bet that a coral atoll in the middle of the Pacific ...

Marlon Brando, filming the 1962 version of that very event, “Mutiny on The Bounty,” fell in love with one of the Tahitian ...

Is the northern hemisphere’s approaching winter chill making you shiver and crave a tranquil trip to the tropics? Look no further than Tahiti. French Polynesia is easier than ever to reach with more ...

Recent botanical exploration efforts in the rugged Marquesas Islands (French Polynesia) have increased the known flora of the archipelago by an impressive 20 percent. Field research projects have ...

In an April 7, 2021 press conference, President of French Polynesia Edouard Fritch announced the May 1 reopening date. The announcement comes after President Fritch met with French President Emmanuel ...

Simply sign up to the Life & Arts myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. One starry night in 1789, shortly after HMS Bounty departed Tahiti, Commanding lieutenant William Bligh found himself ...

Although these isolated and far-flung atolls have a reputation of being one of the most expensive holiday spots on earth, it is possible to island hop independently and affordably. Think French ...

A new species of Polynesian clownfish was discovered and named Amphiprion maohiensis, thanks to a detailed DNA study.