It moves—through music and markets, water and wind and rituals practiced rather than preserved. These islands don’t perform ancient culture; they live it. When exploring with Paul Gauguin Cruises, you ...

French Polynesia is renowned for its beauty and friendly people, but still relatively little is known about its history. The sacred site of Taputapuatea marae is of great significance to the people of ...

If you’re following along on our Tahiti adventure, this is part three. After flying from Los Angeles to Papeete (part 1) and staying in a house rental instead of a hotel (part 2), we finally hit the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Chadd Scott covers the intersection of art and travel. Eight hours by air from Los Angeles to Tahiti. Another four-hour flight or ...

The French Polynesian islands are a dream destination, but unchecked development has threatened their fragile ecosystems. Now, a new plan aims to protect their cultural and natural Mana. ByChristopher ...

(Rarotonga, Cook Islands) – Two traditional Polynesian voyaging canoes, Hōkūlea and Hikianalia, are preparing to depart Rarotonga for Aotearoa as part of the Moananuiākea Voyage, a multi-year ...

For decades, archaeologists have painted a picture of Rapa Nui (Easter Island) as the ultimate frontier of Polynesian civilization - a remote outpost that developed in complete isolation after its ...

Have you ever wondered why French Polynesia has long beguiled writers and artists, explorers and dreamers alike? Among them, one celebrated author spun such captivating tales that they inspired a ...

The people of Tainui Waka and Iwi across the motu are preparing to celebrate the first anniversary of the Koroneihana of Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po (Te Arikinui) at Turangawaewae Marae ...

On June 24, 2025, Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia arrived at their first stop in French Polynesia after relaunching the Moananuiākea Voyage’s four-year circumnavigation of the Pacific. HNN’s Mahealani ...

Crews of traditional voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia resumed their journey through French Polynesia this week, beginning with a meaningful and emotional 4-day stop in Mataiea, Tahiti. The ...