Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. French Polynesia is the definition of a dream destination, where turquoise lagoons, lush volcanic islands, and endless ocean views ...

The Marquesas are a beautiful, remote stretch of islands in the South Pacific. And, as of last weekend, they are also a UNESCO World Heritage site. The latest UNESCO convention added 24 new properties ...

French Polynesia is a new hot spot for cruise travel, with new ships and itineraries coming to the region in the months ahead ...

It almost felt like a scene out of the movie musical South Pacific. Our landing craft-a WWII vintage front-loader-alighted onto the sugar-sand beach with a soft thump, and we stepped off into the ...

Tahiti is French Polynesia's largest and best-known island, often serving as the gateway to the region – but it's far more than just a stopover. Tahiti is made up of two parts: Tahiti Nui ("nui" ...

French Polynesia, the “Islands of Tahiti.” Both refer to the same geographic region comprising 118 islands and five archipelagos spread over four million square kilometers of ocean in the eastern ...

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 ...

This is the latest in our series on underrated destinations, It’s Still a Big World. Nothing will ruin a vacation quite like crowds. Whether it’s beaches and bars or museums and mountaintops, large ...