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You can now cruise to the most remote (and least visited) islands in French Polynesia
With two ships based in Tahiti starting in 2026, Ponant is unlocking rare itineraries to the Marquesas, Pitcairn, and beyond.
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Things to Do in the Marquesas Islands
Located in the Pacific Ocean, the Marquesas Islands are known for their natural beauty and island culture. Part of French ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Chadd Scott covers the intersection of art and travel. Eight hours by air from Los Angeles to Tahiti. Another four-hour flight or ...
The Marquesas are a beautiful, remote stretch of islands in the South Pacific. And, as of last weekend, they are also a UNESCO World Heritage site. The latest UNESCO convention added 24 new properties ...
In July, UNESCO revealed the newest additions to its World Heritage List—and the remote Marquesas Islands in the South Pacific made the cut. In honor of this important decision, Windstar Cruises is ...
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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 ...
Thousands of travelers flock to well-known French Polynesian destinations like Bora Bora and Tahiti, where Instagrammable overwater bungalows and honeymoon-worthy resorts reign supreme. But very few ...
Located in the centre of the South Pacific Ocean, the Marquesas Islands are one of the most isolated archipelagos of any continent in the world. The geomorphology of the islands is largely ...
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