Luxury Hospitality in Bora Bora: IHG and long-time partner Pacific Beachcomber are transforming the InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa into Regent Bora Bora, with the first Regent flag in French Polynesia. The 84-villa resort on a private motu will reopen in late 2027, exclusively overwater with direct lagoon access and views of Mount Otemanu, while keeping Polynesian character and sustainability central. Ocean Life Spotlight: A seahorse photo from Moorea (French Polynesia) won Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026, highlighting rare local sightings and the emotional pull of marine life. Polynesia on Screen: Travel journalist Peter Greenberg’s TV special “Hidden Tahiti” features French Polynesia through va’a canoeing, ancient navigation, reef fishing, pearl hunting, and Marquesas warrior dance—plus a look at sustainability models on land and sea aboard Paul Gauguin. Travel Deals for Polynesia Fans: National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions is offering air credit up to $2,000 on select 2027 trips that include “Pearls of the Pacific: The Society and Tuamotu Islands.” Pacific Curiosity Goes Viral: A Google Maps “blacked-out triangle” in the Pacific sparked conspiracy theories after a 2021 post, but the mystery was later explained—another reminder of how quickly online speculation spreads. Cruise Market Context: A new cruise order book roundup points to growing diversity in ship sizes and styles, from huge ocean liners to hydrogen-powered and expedition-focused vessels—relevant for travelers watching what’s coming next.