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Maiao, Mehetia, Moorea, Tahiti, Tetiaroa

Bora Bora, Huahine, Manuae, Maupihaa, Maupiti, Motu, Raiatea,  Tahaa, Tupai

Anaa, Arutua, Fakarava, Fangatau, Gambier, Hao, Hikueru, Makemo, Manihi, Napuka, Nukutavake, Pukapuka, Rangiroa, Reao, Takaroa-takapoto, Tatakoto, Tikehau and Tureia
Mangareva, Akamaru, Aukena, Taravai

BORA-BORA
Bora Bora is in the Leeward group of the Society Islands of French Polynesia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. The island is surrounded by a lagoon and a barrier reef. In the center of the island are the remnants of an extinct volcano rising to two peaks, Mount Pahia and Mount Otemanu.

The InterContinental Resort and Thalasso Spa Bora Bora is located on the motu Piti Aau and has anchored between the ocean and the lagoon, right over the barrier reef facing mount Otemanu, by an extraordinary white sand beach. Polynesian inspired, the hotel's elegant and contemporary decoration prioritizes noble fabrics and heightens the unique wealth of the lagoon's colors.  Deep Ocean Spa is situated at the very heart of the Intercontinental Bora Bora Resort and Thalasso Spa, jewel of the Polynesian hotel business. With over 4000 m2 of nature, Deep Ocean Spa offers areas for hydrotherapy, beauty care and gentle energy.    Aside from its idyllic location, Deep Ocean Spa is the first thalassotherapy entre ever built in the South Pacific, as well as the only establishment in the world using the benefits of water drawn from the Pacific Ocean at depths of over 800 m, to administer care of unrivalled intensity.  Redefining the spa concept in French Polynesia, the Deep Ocean Spa is a true destination spa - offering healing spa therapies by treatment, by day, and by full customized weekly regimen.

TAHITI
Tahiti is the largest island in the Windward group of French Polynesia, located in the archipelago of Society Islands in the southern Pacific Ocean

Lafayette Beach , PK 7 , Arue, Tahiti B.P. | (689) 48 - 88 - 88

Revitalize and rejuvenate the mind, body and soul in Tahiti's first purpose built spa and health club. At the Spa at the Radisson Plaza Resort Tahiti, you'll enjoy a range of pampering beauty and health treatments in the cool surrounds of the day spa, or energize the body with pumping cardio and fitness activities.  The Resort's Day Spa features Massage and personal body treatments; 3 double treatment rooms; Vichy Shower; Cosmetic Room.  The Health Club features:  Professional aerobic classes and extensive cardio fitness equipment; Sauna, massage and jungle drench showers; Reception and juice bar and 2 lounge recovery areas. 

To enjoy a sample of the best that Tahiti has to offer, simply wander the resort at your own leisurely pace. From the experience of interacting with local craftsmen creating their wares, to shopping for Pareo's or the beautiful Tahitian Black Pearls, the resort has all the options for your ease. Alternatively catch our shuttle in to the center of Papeete just 10 minutes away or take an adventure trip on the island.  The resort features an outdoor Jacuzzi and a magnificent lagoon pool with sloping beach entry and waterfall edge blending with the turquoise waters of the sea. Overlooking the beach to Moorea, relax in the loungers and garden setting or take a refreshing swim in the clear waters of the Lafayette beach.
 

MOOREA
Moorea is a high island in French Polynesia, part of the Society Islands.  Several ferries and flights travel daily between Moorea from Papeete, the Tahitian capital. The island is administratively part of the Moorea-Maiao subdivision of the Windward Islands.

InterContinental Resort & Spa is nestled between mountains and a lagoon on the stunning French Polynesian island of Moorea. Right on the resort grounds is Moorea’s widest range of activities, which includes the Moorea Dolphin Center, Bathys Diving Club, tennis, kayaking, canoeing, skiing and Jeep tours,  and the Hélène Spa.  The spa is constructed from authentic pandanus roofs, bamboo, precious woods and river rocks.  Treatments and services are given out of doors, but in stunning and private tropical gardens, assuring utmost privacy. This spa offers a vast array of services for your body and soul, including massage, body scrubs, wraps and masks.

TAHAA
Tahaa is an island located among the Society Islands, in French Polynesia. The islands of Tahaa and neighboring Raiatea are enclosed by the same coral reef, and may once have been a single island.  Tahaa and the surrounding islets emerging from the coral reef form a commune (municipality) part of the Leeward Islands.  Tahaa produces 70-80% of all French Polynesia's vanilla. Because of the pervasive aroma of vanilla, Tahaa is known as the "Vanilla Island".

Opened since July 2002, Le Taha'a Private Island & Spa was designed to be the most exclusive and private resort in French Polynesia.   Superbly located on Motu Tautau on the coral reef, the resort faces the island of Taha'a on the lagoon side and offers an unsurpassed view on Bora Bora island on the ocean side. This traditional Polynesian style hotel is 5 minutes by boat from main island of Taha'a and 35 min by boat from Raiatea Island. The resort offers 48 Over Water Suites and 12 Beach Suites more than a hundred square meters in size.   Manea Spa is blessed with an exceptional site: it nestles in the shade of a coconut grove between the meandering waters of a small lake and the lagoon. It has been built from natural materials in pure Polynesian style to ensure that it merges perfectly with its motu environment.   Manea Spa features twin massage rooms beside the lake, a double massage room with Jacuzzi viewing the lake as well as a double open-air Vichy-shower. It’s the perfect setting for those who are seeking out an oasis of serenity and absolute well-being. Hotel guests are also free to relax by the lagoon in a beach Jacuzzi beside the Manea Spa.

TUAMOTUS / TIKEHAU
The Tuamotus are a chain of atolls in French Polynesia and the largest chain of atolls in the world, spanning an area of the Pacific Ocean roughly the size of Western Europe.  Among them is Tikehau, an almost circular atoll, with an interior lagoon and coral reef.  Considered to be one of the most beautiful atolls in Polynesia, there is also an abundance of life.  The density of tropical fish in the lagoon is so high that Jacques Cousteau's research group declared that Tikehau's lagoon contained the highest concentration of fish in all of the Tuamotu atolls.

A pearl to discover in the Tuamotu. Since April 2001 the Tikehau Pearl Beach Resort has welcomed guests in its 4 hectares enticing tropical paradise.  Located on secluded white sandy beaches fringed with palms, the Tikehau Pearl Beach Resort offers Beach Bungalows and Over Water Bungalows.  The bar and restaurant located poolside provide an idyllic setting to observe the shimmering stars above.  Many excursions and activities are proposed to benefit from this heavenly location. Discover the exceptional blend of an exclusive hideaway, elegant informality and Polynesian hospitality at the Tikehau Pearl Beach Resort.  Pearl Resorts has recently debuted a unique massage, skincare, and body care treatment menu at Tikehau Pearl Beach Resort. Situated within a luxurious beach bungalow, the Spa Manea at Pearl Beach Resort is equipped with two massage tables facing the beach, the Oa and the neighboring motu. In front of the fare is a beautifully lush Zen garden, surrounded by coconut tree logs and providing the perfect spot for serene relaxation and meditation in-between pampering treatments.

LINKS OF INTEREST
 

Tahiti Tourist Information by Pacific Travel Guides

Tahiti and her Islands by Tahiti Guide