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 ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Grab lunch at Te Honu Iti in Moorea, where the food is delicious and the service is incredibly friendly. You might even see a shark in the bay while you’re there. – Sarah Lempa ...

COOK'S BAY, Moorea -- Perched along the rails of the motor sailing ship Wind Spirit, an umbrella drink in hand, Tirana Vaknin is marveling at one of most seductive sights of the South Pacific: The ...

Located right beside Tahiti, the tropical paradise of Moorea features lush mountain forests, crystalline lagoons, and pristine beaches. It is easy to reach this destination from its more popular ...

The trip: A wonderful two-week Oceania cruise through the South Pacific islands began with pre-cruise days in Moorea, a short ferry ride from Papeete, Tahiti. After our long flights to Tahiti we ...

This tropical lagoon surrounds the island of Moorea, French Polynesia. A visible coral reef line creates a natural barrier between the deep Pacific Ocean and the calm turquoise water near shore.

So as not to be “loved to death,” French Polynesia, commonly referred to simply as Tahiti (which is also the main island in the chain of 100+ islands and atolls), has banned large cruise ships with ...