The "Vaapiti" double-hulled canoe in the shallow waters off the coast of Moorea. Vaapiti/dpa-tmn Sailing is all about balance. I step over the narrow bow of the bug to take the outstretched hand of ...

Tahiti takes all the best of island traveling and presents it on a golden platter with a side of French cuisine! Tahiti can be incredible to explore on a bicycle or foot. You can slow down just enough ...

The Hawaiian Islands and French Polynesia are probably two of the most famous paradises on earth. White-sand beaches, swaying palm trees, rolling waves, clear waters teeming with easy-to-see sea life ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rebecca Deurlein is an award-winning travel writer. For many, Tahiti is a jumping off point for a cruise or inter-island flight ...

I consider myself an adventurous traveler. So I was almost embarrassed when my husband and I decided to honeymoon in French Polynesia. Sun, sand, overwater bungalows? How cliche! But after two weeks ...

The primary reason why so many Tahitian tourists flock to this stretch of shoreline is the sand: While many of the island's beaches boast a volcanic black hue, La Plage de Maui dazzles in pearly white ...

The Hokuleʻa and Hikianalia canoes have reached Tahiti after leaving Hawaii last month. The canoes sailed into Papeete, Tahiti, this afternoon and were welcomed by the Tahitian community, including ...

Surf's up for the 2024 Olympics. And while the vast majority of events will take place on the French mainland, there's one sport that will have a special site of its own, nearly 10,000 miles away: ...

Because the Tahitian islands are small and tightly clustered, the region provides a unique opportunity to connect multiple communities to create a smart nation economy. It could also serve as a model ...

Booking a flight is an exciting part of planning a journey, but even a minor mistake—such as selecting the wrong ...