Primary sources first
Changing details should come from governments, transport operators, properties, tourism bodies, scientists, museums, and other direct authorities whenever available.
About the compass
Independent by design.
Specific by habit.
Polynesian Compass is a research-led guide to French Polynesia. It is being built to help travelers make expensive, complex decisions with more context and fewer assumptions.
Dates belong beside facts
Fares, schedules, entry requirements, operating status, and prices lose value quickly. Practical records include a last-verified date and review cadence.
Research is not firsthand experience
We do not imply a writer personally visited when a guide is based on sourced research. Firsthand reporting should be labeled and attributable.
Commercial clarity
Affiliate relationships, when introduced, will be disclosed. Commission will not determine editorial ranking, and useful non-affiliate choices remain part of the comparison.
Culture deserves care
Culture pages seek community, museum, scholarly, and primary perspectives and avoid presenting living cultures as decoration or generic “island” identity.
Corrections stay visible
Useful corrections are welcomed, reviewed against evidence, and dated. Closed businesses and outdated routes are updated rather than quietly erased when context still helps.
Starting points for live verification
Tahiti Tourisme ↗High Commission ↗French Polynesia Tourism Service ↗