Angus Kockott, 20, from East London, South Africa, was snorkelling in shallow waters off the island of Mangareva, French ...

The Gold Coast, home of well-known breakers including Kirra and Snapper Rocks, is a surfers' paradise. Long, peeling waves ...

Suddenly, the animal – a suspected reef shark – approached Angus from behind a reef, leaving him just enough time to use his ...

The sublime beauty and elegance of Bora Bora makes it stand out as a tourist spot. Here is our list of 10 best Airbnbs in ...

While there are so many Polynesian islands to choose from, each promising lasting memories, we dug deep into traveler tales ...

Sue Prideaux’s biography of the unruly French painter shows his story was more complicated than that of colonial seducer.

Situated along Tahiti Nui's southern coast in Mataiea, the Vaipahi Gardens are a verdant paradise. Visitors will find more than 75 plant species from all over the world (marked with signs and ...

The best time to visit Tahiti is between May and October. Although the temperatures are balmy year-round, Tahiti's winter season enjoys less humidity. Tahiti really only experiences two distinct ...

Sue Prideaux’s reflective and lyrical biography of Paul Gaugin, Wild Thing, offers a stout defence of the great artist ...

The stunning colour and shape make it a garden must-have. Looking like one of the many fabulous birds of tropical Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, the flamboyant bird of paradise flower (Strelitzia spp ...

Mobydick Tahiti has onboard acoustic systems that let you listen ... Plan to dive by liveaboard boats to visit the most legendary sites, including Darwin’s Arch. “It’s a paradise for any diver, with ...