Tahiti’s underexplored islands, overwater bungalows, and thriving marine life are drawing attention as a new must-visit ...

Experience the beauty of French Polynesia as I travel on Air Tahiti, flying from Papeete to Bora Bora with a stop in Huahine. Enjoy a unique perspective from the cockpit jumpseat of an ATR 72-600. The ...

Hawaiians revere Tahiti as part of their ancestral homeland, referred to as Kahiki. But with French Polynesia’s capital, Papeete, located more than 2,700 miles south of Hawaii’s capital in Honolulu, ...

From the Bounty to Brando, French Polynesia stirs our most primal escapism. Lush, verdant peaks teetering above gin-clear lagoons, filled with a brilliant, sapphire menagerie — it only begins to ...

Then, I discovered places in Central America and the Caribbean with overwater resorts. I landed on Thatch Caye in Belize, where my bungalow dreams were met after a six-hour flight. Waking up to ocean ...

In the span of two months, I visited two all-inclusive resorts after avoiding them for years. The stays proved that my perceptions of all-inclusive resorts were wrong. They were luxurious trips, but ...

Whether you’re seeking Bora Bora accommodation that sets the standard in barefoot luxury or prefer the dazzle of famed five-star Bora Bora resorts, these are the best places to stay in Bora Bora. The ...

June is Tahiti’s dry season, meaning travelers can enjoy significantly lower rain levels during this month. This is especially appealing for travelers as a tropical destination that can have up to 12 ...

Overwater villas and bungalows are the ultimate symbol of luxury travel. Originating in the 1960s in Tahiti, there are now thought to be 7,000 overwater villas worldwide. Travel experts share their ...

I picked a perfect “snow day” to catch up with Laura Bruce over coffee. She and her husband, John, just returned from a bucket-list adventure to Tahiti. “This was our 25th anniversary,” said Laura.