The best time to visit Tahiti is between May and October ... mark key to get the keyboard shortcuts for changing dates. The months between May and October constitute Tahiti's dry season.

We've rounded up the best Tahitian experiences, from the black sands to the choral reefs to the nearby islands, which offer their own slice of tropical paradise. Here is how you can visit Tahiti ...

Back in January, eager to travel internationally "once the pandemic ... French Polynesia closed its borders to international tourists for three months just after we booked our trip.