French Polynesia island hopping small cruise:Ban on big ships makes paradise even better

French Polynesia island hopping small cruise:Ban on big ships makes paradise even better

Smaller cruise ships,fewer visitors,more places to stay. Tahiti and the magic of Bora Bora are back,with a new emphasis on sustainability.

  • byJulie Miller

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Ian Thorpe hits the water with pals aboard Packer’s gigayacht

Ian Thorpe hits the water with pals aboard Packer’s gigayacht

The hostess with the mostest consoled Olympian Ian Thorpe and friends

  • byLucy Manly
Best French Polynesian Islands for a holiday:Six of the best

Best French Polynesian Islands for a holiday:Six of the best

There's a lot more to Polynesia than postcard perfect beaches.

  • byBrian Johnston
Things to do in Faa'a,French Polynesia:Expert expat Tiare Tuuhia's tips

Things to do in Faa'a,French Polynesia:Expert expat Tiare Tuuhia's tips

Never wear shoes inside,avoid mosquitoes and eat from one of the many excellent roulottes or food trucks.

  • byBelinda Jackson
Best things to see,do and eat in Tahiti:Expert expat travel tips

Best things to see,do and eat in Tahiti:Expert expat travel tips

Tahiti has an abundance of beauty and fresh food - but one local delicacy takes some getting used to.

  • byBelinda Jackson
Where to eat breakfast,lunch and dinner in Papeete,Tahiti

Where to eat breakfast,lunch and dinner in Papeete,Tahiti

Tahitian cuisine makes the most of local fresh fish and vanilla.

  • byJulietta Jameson
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Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort&Spa review,French Polynesia:A natural setting that lingers in the memory

Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort&Spa review,French Polynesia:A natural setting that lingers in the memory

This resort's arresting natural setting between Moorea's majestic mountains and lagoon lingers in the memory.

  • byAnthony Dennis
Moorea,French Polynesia travel guide and things to do:Nine must-do highlights

Moorea,French Polynesia travel guide and things to do:Nine must-do highlights

From sea life encounters to sublime churches,unbeatable views and moreish meals.

  • byAnthony Dennis
Cruising French Polynesia:A shore excursion promises the opportunity to swim with stingrays

Cruising French Polynesia:A shore excursion promises the opportunity to swim with stingrays

They push delicately between us,wobbling their wings like ballerinas'tutus.

  • byBrian Johnston
Viking Sun,cruise around Tahiti:A lesson in all things Scandi

Viking Sun,cruise around Tahiti:A lesson in all things Scandi

Embrace your inner Scandinavian on a cruise through French Polynesia. It's time to embrace your inner Scandinavian.

  • byAnthony Dennis
Raiatea Lodge Hotel review,French Polynesia

Raiatea Lodge Hotel review,French Polynesia

Raiatea Lodge Hotel is a breath of fresh French Polynesia ocean air.

  • byAnthony Dennis