Now known as French Polynesia, Tahiti has a long history. The islands were originally settled by Polynesian immigrants in 500 BC. Over time, the island has changed. However, it remains one of the most ...

The term "Tahiti" needs clarification. People often use it to refer to French Polynesia as a whole, but Tahiti is only the main island of the French overseas territory (Pays d'Outre-Mer), which ...

The students at Sir Francis Drake High School got a dose of Tahitian culture Wednesday morning. A group of 27 exchange students from Tahiti’s Samuel Raapoto School culminated their 13-day stay in San ...

Windstar, a private yacht style cruise line, has been sailing in Tahiti for over 35 years and offers voyages to Tahiti year-round on all-suite Star Breeze, serving just 312 guests. From presentations ...

COURTESY WILLIAM KYOUNGYONG JEE The dancers of the group Tamatoa of Kaneohe wear white flowers around their necks and traditional ti leaf skirts and chest pieces. COURTESY WILLIAM KYOUNGYONG JEE ...

If you’re interested in learning about history and Tahitian culture, travelers say a visit to this museum should be on your itinerary. The Museum of Tahiti and Her Islands (Musee de Tahiti et des Iles ...

The Islands of Tahiti have a well-deserved reputation as one of the most beautiful places on earth. But Tahiti also deserves a reputation as a destination for adventurous and cultural activities of ...

TEAHUPO’O, Tahiti (AP) — As the heavy, barrel-shaped waves of Teahupo’o, Tahiti — where the Paris Olympics surfing competition is being held — crashed in the distance, another, smaller surf session ...

Even at the airport, Tahiti goes to great lengths to meet your expectations of the South Seas. By the queue at the immigration desk, a three-man combo plays traditional melodies, accompanied by a ...