Voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia arrived in Papeʻetē on June 28 at Plage Hōkūleʻa (Hokulea beach) in Papeʻetē, Tahiti, ...

While both offer exquisite beaches and lush landscapes, Tahiti is better suited for those who hope to experience a taste of French Polynesian culture, surf, nightlife and seasonal whale watching.

Tahiti Surfing is ranked #12 out of 15 things to do in Tahiti. ... While many of the island's beaches boast a volcanic black hue, La Plage de Maui dazzles in pearly white.

Matira Beach is the most famous beach in Tahiti. The sand is silky and powder-white. The sand slops into a crystal clear blue lagoon. Palm trees and tropical foliage surround the beach.

A surfer rides a huge wave at the Teahupoo beach in the French Polynesia island of Tahiti on August 13, 2021. (Photo by Tim McKenna / AFP) (Photo by TIM MCKENNA/AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty ...

As of Thursday morning, Tahiti had won all of its matches at the 2015 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, including a 7–6 victory over two-time reigning champions Russia on Tuesday, earning a place in ...

Brazilian professional surfer rides a huge wave at the Teahupoo beach in Tahiti. Teahupoo went from a secret surf spot to the host of the 2024 Olympic surfing venue.