On a small island in the South Pacific Ocean, a rare species once declared extinct in the wild has been rediscovered. Partula tohiveana, or the Moorean viviparous tree snail, was native to French ...

As the first populated island in French Polynesia ... (In Polynesian mythology, Hawaiki is the original homeland of all ...

These linguistic links point to a genealogical bond that ties the people of the Pacific to one another. Indeed, in 1994, DNA from 12 Easter Island skeletons was found to be Polynesian. According ...

It doesn’t get more authentic than sailing on an upscale cruise ship doubling as a freight vessel that delivers critical supplies and transportation services to remote island communities throughout ...

The boat, known as a waka, was unearthed in the Chatham Islands. Researchers say it could be one of the most significant ...

Although the islands can be luxurious, I had the most unique experiences off the beaten path. I know several people who honeymooned on the French Polynesia islands, and their photos looked marvelous.

In 2018, I travelled solo to the French Polynesian islands. By day I surfed, snorkelled, sailed and swam, stopping only to sleep in an over-the-water bungalow on stilts. On my final night ...

I love the amazing variety of music in different cultures, and any chance I get, I incorporate something new in my shows that people might ... and sounds of a Polynesian island, I just decided ...

Early crew members of the voyaging canoe Hokulea have gathered in Hawai'i to celebrate the vessel's 50th birthday ...