Because of its remote location, French Polynesia – which includes Bora Bora and Tahiti – received about 220,000 foreign tourists in 2022. And even fewer of those tourists made it to the Marquesas.

The South Pacific is a rich collection of islands and archipelagos with a dizzying array of options for visitors. The easiest ...

Located in the Pacific Ocean, the Marquesas Islands are known for their natural beauty and island culture. Part of French Polynesia, this volcanic archipelago is located 932 miles northeast of ...

With the launch of Star Breeze in French Polynesia, Windstar Cruises is rolling out new itineraries that will take travelers to the Marquesas Islands. This week, the 312-guest Star Breeze replaced the ...

Marquesas Islands Marquesas Islands (French Polynesia) Data Source Smithsonian Libraries Topic Human settlements Excavations (Archaeology) Petroglyphs Antiquities Social life and customs.

A magical haven, if you will, with several mystical islands making up Marquesas Islands Group in French Polynesia. Located 1,500km northeast of Tahiti, the islands boast a rugged landscape with ...