In 1891, French impressionist painter Paul Gauguin was famously besotted and inspired by the islanders and the stunning ...

There is no one person responsible for the birth of surfing, but there is lots of historical evidence about the origin point.

Scientists recently confirmed Rapa Nui legends about Moai heads "walking" to their locations, using 3D modeling to prove ...

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 ...

I was five days into a seven-day voyage on the French Polynesia-based Paul Gauguin when the wild thoughts began. Do I really have to go back? Couldn't I just stay here forever? Lounging by the pool on ...

Polynesian Voyaging Society’s traditional double-hulled voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia departed later in the ...

A hybrid between a cruise ship and a cargo ship, the one-of-a-kind Aranui 5 takes passengers and vital supplies to some of ...

In the latest good news for conservationists, birders, and tourists alike, an endangered bird has returned to an island in ...

We're getting our first look at a brand-new Polynesian island, located about 40 miles southwest of the main island of Tonga. The island, which has not yet been named, was formed by the eruption of an ...

The 10-story Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Villas and Bungalows is expected to open in December. Photo Credit: Disney The new Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Villas and Bungalows hearkens ...

The recent pop culture spotlight on Polynesian baby names may have more parents considering the Pacific Islands as a source for name inspiration. “Polynesian mythology names, which include Moana and ...