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 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 ...

PAPARA, Tahiti (AP) — Tahitian dancers in palm-leaf skirts mingled with Olympic surfers, locals and tourists as the opening ceremony for the Summer Games commenced in French Polynesia on Friday ...

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 ...

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 ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. TEAHUPO’O, Tahiti (AP) — As the heavy, ...