Bora Bora

French Polynesia after Hours

---

December 26th 2014
French Polynesia is famous for a lot of things – natural wonders, luxurious resorts, honeymooning, among other things – but a booming party scene is definitely one of the items on the list. That is not to say that the islanders don’t know how to party – just that French Polynesia as a tourist destination was primarily designed as a romantic getaway and a honeymoon paradise – meaning plen ... read more

Oceania » French Polynesia

---

The French annexed various Polynesian island groups during the 19th century. In September 1995, France stirred up widespread protests by resuming nuclear testing on the Mururoa atoll after a three-year moratorium. The tests were suspended in January ... ... read more