May and June mark the transition to the dry season, with perfect conditions for exploring lagoons and hiking. July and August, considered the best time to travel to French Polynesia, are the most ...

If you decide to go it alone, you'll need to procure a permit from the town hall in Papeete for 600 French Polynesian francs (or $6). Note that the town hall is closed on the weekends; you’ll ...

French Polynesia’s capital. Here, you can decide whether you will spend two days hiking to the summit, or just a few hours for a shorter hike. For those making the entire trek, trailside huts ...

Last August, Sonya Moore ticked French Polynesia off her travel bucket list. Despite a lot of planning before the trip, looking back, there are a few things she'd have done differently.