Each year, hundreds of sea faring folk leave the European continent by sea to brave 2 of the world’s most beautiful oceans, the Atlantic and the Pacific. Most of them are moved by the beauty of the Polynesian water, the center of world traveling sailors. And like them, how would you like to discover French…

French Polynesia has recently devoted an extensive publicity campaign on Tahiti and her “Mana Islands”. Another way of saying that, beyond picturesque postcards and overwater bungalows, the ancestral Polynesian culture is in itself an undeniable fascination. But what is this famous Polynesian mana? Mana, a word that can be found in accounts of early anthropologists…

The Heiva, literally “celebration” has already started in Bora Bora and is poised to conquer Papeete at the To’ata square transformed into vast scenes in open air. A grand event significant to the Polynesians, the Heiva is the perfect opportunity for visitors to take the pulse of Polynesia, for a month following the frantic pace…

The M/S Paul Gauguin cruises ranks as the 2nd best Polynesian cruise for readers of Travel + Leisure 2015 as well as in the Condé Nast Traveler’s Magazine 2015 rankings. It has become a must for cruise travelers and has well earned its 5 star rank for its expansive cruise circuit and authentic Polynesian touch….

Rangiroa, the largest atoll in the Tuamotu archipelago of French Polynesia, blends the perfectly radiant and untouched beauty of the lagoons of French Polynesia with the development of tourism both coherent and absolutely luxurious. Visitors come here from all over the world for its exceptional dive spots … or just to enjoy the absolute getaway…

On June 24, Polynesians elect their most beautiful “vahine” in the Miss Tahiti beauty pageant. We will discover on this occasion who will represent French Polynesia in the next election of Miss France. A very popular pageant followed by all Polynesians in a country where beautiful women abound … Difficult from the outside to realize…