White sand beaches, aquamarine waters and lush forests. When envisioning this classic tropical scene, one could easily be imagining the Society Islands of French Polynesia. The archipelago in the ...

In April 2019, a marine heat wave struck a coral reef on the island of Moorea in French Polynesia, killing much of the coral and the beneficial algae that colonized it. This "bleaching" event reduced ...

Moorea might just be the crown jewel in French Polynesia's crown, one of the stunning islands that make up The Islands of Tahiti. With its white sandy beaches, clear turquoise water and amazing green ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime. Moorea's Coral Gardeners are inviting people from around the world to help create new reefs by ''adopting'' a piece of coral.Uli Kunz ...

Location: Moorea Beach Lodge is nestled on the west side of its French Polynesian namesake. It’s a 45-minute drive down the island’s singular wending road from Marina Vai’are, where the Aremiti ferry ...

There's a certain comforting familiarity that comes with hospitality brand names. I was recently traveling in French Polynesia, a destination I'm pretty familiar with, and the day had turned into a ...

Sofitel Moorea Kia Ora: Luxurious French Polynesian resort with beachfront views, overwater bungalows, spa, and gourmet dining on Moorea island. Perfect for relaxation. Offers a varied taste of the ...

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PAPEETE, Tahiti — A small passenger plane plunged into the sea moments after taking off from the French Polynesian resort island of Moorea, apparently killing all 20 people aboard in the territory’s ...

Idyllic and remote, French Polynesia is an expensive place to vacation. French Polynesia is the stuff of travel bucket list dreams. Picture-perfect overwater bungalows sit perched above crystal clear ...