This South Pacific paradise is made up of 118 islands and atolls. From Tahiti to Bora Bora to less-touristed options, here ...

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Polynesian voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia arrived in Bora Bora on Sunday after a two-day sail from Tautira, Tahiti.

Hōkūleʻa is navigated by Kaʻiulani Murphy, a veteran navigator with more than 30 years experience. Departure from Bora Bora marks the end of a roughly 6-week stay in the islands of French Polynesia.

Even sweeter, unlike many vacation destinations near the equator, French Polynesia gets the seal of approval — a Level 1 travel advisory — from the U.S. State Department for safety.

Voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia finally left Tahiti and are headed to Rarotonga in the Cook Islands after more than a ...

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Setting sail for the Tuamotus, known as the Danger Islands, involves navigating narrow passes and coral reefs, with challenges such as standing waves and strong currents. The first Tuamotu is less ...

Local authorities lifted the tsunami alert in the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia on Wednesday and said people could return to their homes, but said residents should remain cautious.

This isn't the first time Windstar has offered cruises in French Polynesia. A sister ship to the Wind Spirit, the Wind Song, sailed similar itineraries in the 1990s.