His obsession with the iconic American trees began a few years ago after he completed the Megatransect—his Livingstone-like exploration of the largest intact jungle remaining in Africa.

French Polynesia has long been renowned for its spectacular marine life—manta rays, sea turtles and humpback whales are just ...

Driftwood became precious. So scarce was wood, Fischer observes, that the pan-Polynesian word rakau, meaning “tree,” “timber” or “wood,” came to mean “riches” or “wealth” in the old Rapa Nui ...

Marine explorers have discovered a "pristine" 3km (2-mile) coral reef at depths of 30m (100ft) off the coast of Tahiti, French Polynesia. It is one of the largest discovered at that depth ...

Every tree tells a story, but some are beyond eloquent, holding memories, embodying belief, marking sorrow. We hold trees in our imagination, where they grow in strange, wonderful ways in forests ...

Tiny Away partners with Marriott Bonvoy to enable guests to book signature stays through Marriott's Homes & Villas portfolio.

The best time to visit Tahiti is between May and October. Although the temperatures are balmy year-round, Tahiti's winter season enjoys less humidity. Tahiti really only experiences two distinct ...

Surrounded by the South Pacific Ocean and blessed with ample sunshine and rain, Tahiti is an ideal spot to harvest seafood and grow fresh produce. Fish reigns supreme on menus in the restaurants ...

Sep. 24, 2024 — The Eiffinger's tree frog found in Japan has a unique biological adaptation: its tadpoles do not defecate during their early developmental stages to reduce the risk of ...

Despite a flawed stage design, Matthew Eberhardt’s energetic Shakespeare refresh enchants. Plus, Manchester Camerata get lost ...

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King room, Hilton Hotel Tahiti. Rooms have balconies that look out onto the oceanfront grounds dotted with gardens of tropical trees and flowers. Inside, floors are wood and there’s either a ...