Polynesian voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia arrived in Bora Bora on Sunday after a two-day sail from Tautira, Tahiti.

Hōkūleʻa is navigated by Kaʻiulani Murphy, a veteran navigator with more than 30 years experience. Departure from Bora Bora marks the end of a roughly 6-week stay in the islands of French Polynesia.

Voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia finally left Tahiti and are headed to Rarotonga in the Cook Islands after more than a ...

This South Pacific paradise is made up of 118 islands and atolls. From Tahiti to Bora Bora to less-touristed options, here ...

Even sweeter, unlike many vacation destinations near the equator, French Polynesia gets the seal of approval — a Level 1 travel advisory — from the U.S. State Department for safety.

Discover the adventurous side of French Polynesia: explore the vibrant underwater world and go beyond the honeymoon hot spots ...

While everyone else went to Tahiti, Nathan Florence flew to a different part of Polynesia to have a wave all to himself.

The French Polynesia island of Nuku Hiva is an extraordinary part of the world where a traveler can be as far from the crowds as it’s possible to be. It offers an intoxicating mix of deserted ...

French Polynesia is expensive, but I found ways to save money and still have a bucket list trip. I saved money with travel hacks such as signing up for a hotel membership that earned free nights ...

Sculptor Teva Victor, French Polynesia’s most famous artist, also contributed original sculptures composed of volcanic stones, his trademark. The overall aesthetic of the house is Colonial ...

This isn't the first time Windstar has offered cruises in French Polynesia. A sister ship to the Wind Spirit, the Wind Song, sailed similar itineraries in the 1990s.