A guide to Tahiti and French Polynesia

With its gorgeous tropical islands, cerulean lagoons and a vibrant, community-oriented culture, French Polynesia is the kind of travel destination daydreams are made of. It’s located in the South Pacific Ocean, about halfway between Australia and...

Move to keep pet trade on short leash praised by health and welfare experts

Tighter controls on the movement of animals and the global pet trade have been agreed on at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi. Environmentalists and scientists praised the vote on Motion 108, which calls for global guidelines on...

125 Years After Its Creation, The MICHELIN Guide Sets a New Global Standard for Hotel Excellence with the MICHELIN Key Distinction

The MICHELIN Guide is pleased to present its inaugural Global MICHELIN Keys Selection. Following the launch of MICHELIN Key distinctions in 15 top travel destinations1 last year, The MICHELIN Guide Inspectors have scoured the world and chosen...

Here’s exactly when to visit Bora Bora for the best weather, prices, and vibes

We’ve all seen the dreamy photos of overwater bungalows, crystal-clear lagoons, and gorgeous green peaks that make Bora Bora one of the best honeymoon destinations (and one of the best destinations, period) on the planet. I mean, who isn’t...

CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER READERS NAME PAUL GAUGUIN CRUISES 'BEST SMALL CRUISE' FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR

NEW YORK, Oct. 7, 2025 -- For the second year in a row, Paul Gauguin Cruises has been voted Best Small Cruise in Condé Nast Traveler's2025 Readers' Choice Awards. French Polynesia's destination expert received the top honor based on more than...

ABC Radio Australia photo competition is back!

We're looking for photos that showcase the beauty, diverse cultures, and stunning landscapes of the Pacific Islands. Submit your best photo from wherever you are in the Pacific and each week, our judges panel will be choosing our favourite. Weekly...

Holafly review: what are eSIMs, and is Holafly the best provider?

PREPARING for a trip to Southeast Asia recently, I was struck by a thought: how do I use my phone while I'm there? Thankfully, a quick search introduced me to the concept of eSIMs: digital SIM cards specific to the country you're visiting, which...

Franco-Azerbaijani Relations: New Caledonia, “Baku Initiative Group,” and Energy Diplomacy

Azerbaijan: Fuels and Dictatorship Against the backdrop of allegations made in the ARTE documentary “Azerbaijan: Fossil Fuels and Dictatorship” about Baku’s interference in France’s internal affairs, relations between the two countries have grown...

Princess Victoria and Daniel of Sweden, enjoy second honeymoon in the middle of their tour

Victoria of Sweden and Daniel Westling enjoyed their honeymoon in French Polynesia after their royal wedding in June 2010, but you'd never guess it's already been fifteen years as you look the Crown Prince's latest photo album in Japan. While this...

Sydney superstar Brodie Grundy and long-time partner Rachael Wertheim marry in beautiful wedding in South Australia

Sydney superstar Brodie Grundy and long-time partner Rachael Wertheim have finally tied the knot. After getting engaged at the end of 2023, the happy couple have wedded at a spectacular winery in their home state of South Australia. Grundy and...

Team OPT defeats defending champion Shell Va‘a for first Molokai Hoe title

Pressed into action for a rare Sunday assignment, Team OPT delivered as the Tahitian outrigger canoe paddling squad that races under the banner of its country’s post office pulled off a Molokai Hoe upset worthy of an “Express” stamp. Team OPT,...

The Bali-alternative holiday destination set to be big next year is scrapping visas for Brits

THE bucket list destination of Sri Lanka is set to get rid of complicated visas for British travellers. The country that's even smaller than Ireland has revealed it has scrapped its lengthy visa for a much simpler ETA application. 4 Sri Lanka is...

19 NZ luxury hotels and lodges awarded Michelin keys – which ones should you visit?

The hotel version of restaurant Michelin stars, the Michelin keys list now includes hotels and lodges from New Zealand, Australia, Fiji and French Polynesia. What makes the 19 NZ properties so special? The Michelin Guide for restaurants has become...

'I've visited 100 countries and there's one that stands out above all others'

Christopher Sharp Trendswatch Reporter and Maria Ortega 15:52, 10 Oct 2025 The seasoned traveller sung the praises of Bora Bora in French Polynesia (Image: Getty) A globe-trotting woman who has visited an incredible 100 countries has disclosed...

Deep Sea Mining and Space Mining 2025: The Next Frontier in Critical Minerals

Deep sea mining and space mining 2025 have become the twin frontiers of a global race for critical minerals, redefining how—and where—humanity extracts its future resources. A race to secure critical minerals is moving off‑planet — and under the...

Kingswood man forgot to cancel lottery ticket and won £125,000

Kirstie McCrum Network Content Editor 15:50, 10 Oct 2025 Eight sets of Kingswood neighbours win share of £1mA relieved man from Kingswood has revealed how he forgot to cancel a direct debit paying for his lottery ticket - and has now won £125,000....

Bristol man forgot to cancel lottery ticket and won £125,000

Kirstie McCrum Network Content Editor 15:50, 10 Oct 2025 A relieved man from Kingswood has revealed how he forgot to cancel a direct debit paying for his lottery ticket - and has now won £125,000. James Adams' fiancee Rohanna Coulthard told James...

Woman visits 100 countries and says one place is her clear favourite

Marta Luisa Garcia, 52, has travelled to over 100 countries and she said a popular tourist destination is her favourite place having visited countries around the globe Christopher Sharp Trendswatch Reporter and Maria Ortega 07:51, 10 Oct 2025 A...

French Polynesian politicians' visit to Taiwan irks Beijing envoy

Lixiao Tian, China’s Consul in French Polynesia and French High Commissioner Alexandre Rochatte at a function to celebrate PRC’s anniversary. 20 September 2025 Photo: Haut-Commissariat en Polynésie française China's top diplomat in French...

'I've travelled to 100 countries and this is my favourite destination'

A woman who has travelled to 100 countries revealed that there is one destination above all others that stands out. Marta Luisa García, 52, has spent a lot of her life traversing the globe visiting everywhere from Namibia to the great cities of...