Mount Otemanu is one of two peaks of an extinct volcano located at the center of the island. Rising 2,400-some feet above the lagoon, this volcanic remnant makes for a dramatic photo op or an ...

The islands of Mo’orea and Bora Bora will enchant and captivate you the moment you lay eyes them. From their fairy-tale aqua blue waters to their magnificent mountains and lush rainforest landscapes, ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: If you want to have the site mostly to yourself, come shortly after sunrise, when the fish are most active and the tour companies have yet to arrive for the day. – Chantae Reden ...

But upon arrival, the facts hit you like a temporarily-forgotten minibar bill. 1) It is five minutes work to clear a spot on a rubbish-strewn beach. 2) Aquamarine water comes courtesy of Little Ms ...

While luxe overwater villas are French Polynesia’s signature attraction, countless enriching adventures await just beyond those dreamy digs. Surf with professional athletes. Paddle the traditional ...

Bora Bora is known for Traditional Tahitian dance and drumming are central to Bora Bora’s cultural expression. Dance groups ...

Bora Bora travel guide explores one of the world’s most iconic island destinations, known for its turquoise lagoon, coral reef, and the dramatic peak of Mount Otemanu. Visitors can relax on Matira ...

Beginning in the mid-1930s, but with its heyday in the 1960s, French Polynesia—with its shallow turquoise lagoons and rum-rich tropical tipples—was all the rage. What came to be known in the U.S. as ...