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Called the Queen of the Pacifi c because of its crown
of green mountain peaks, the main island of Tahiti
is home to just 173,000 lucky people and is full of
markets, nightlife and, of course, stellar resorts.INTERCONTINENTAL TAHITI RESORT & SPA ÆJust a couple of
miles from the international airport in Papeete, this resort still
sports six overwater motu bungalows and 14 overwater lagoon
bungalows, with a price tag that leaves room for lobster picnics and
champagne. Check in to the romantic Villa Motu Junior Suite with
its expansive terrace, swimming platform and views of Moorea.
Honeymooning guests are treated especially well the longer they
stay: a welcome gift on day one, a half-bottle of French Champagne
on day three, and breakfast delivered to your room on day fi ve;
lovebirds staying seven nights are hosted for dinner at Le Lotus
restaurant. From $560 per night.
LE MERIDIEN TAHITI ÆThis resort may be situated just eight
miles from the airport, but it off ers a romantic experience par
excellence, with half of its spacious overwater bungalows facing
Moorea and half facing the ocean. Expect canopied beds, woven-
palm walls and large terraces with private access to the lagoon and
coral reef. Reserve a suite at the end of the pontoon for greater
privacy and sunset views over Moorea. If you can tear yourselves
away from your bungalow, relax under a coconut palm by the South
Pacifi c’s largest sand-bottom swimming pool. From $930 per night.
Just a few minutes from Papeete by boat or
air, Moorea’s 50 square miles, surrounded
by azure lagoon, off er seclusion without
sacrifi cing the comforts of civilization.CLUB BALI HAI ÆIf you’ve got your hearts set on a quintessen-
tial Tahitian honeymoon (who doesn’t?) but balk at the top-shelf
room rates, this laid-back, family-run resort might fi t your bill. The
overwater bungalows here off er some of the best value in French
Polynesia — and lagoon access, crystal-clear water and gorgeous
vistas steal the spotlight. Social butterfl ies will also love the fun
weekly resort activities, which include Polynesian dance shows
and seafood beach barbecues. From $270 per night.
MOOREA PEARL RESORT & SPA ÆThe 28 overwater bungalows
here sport all the honeymoon must-haves: glass fl oors, spacious
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TOP ROW, FROM LEFT: Walk the plank
at InterContinental Bora Bora Resort.
Break from snorkeling with a Lagoon
Service picnic. Canoe near Mount
Otemanu at InterContinental Bora
Bora Resort. MIDDLE ROW, FROM LEFT:
Pool or lagoon: your choice. The
overwater villas at Le Tahaa Island
Resort. A bathtub with a view
at Four Seasons Resort Bora
Bora. BOTTOM ROW, FROM
LEFT: A private moment
on a motu picnic.
Glass fl oor panes at
Le Meridien Tahiti.
Sunset smooches on
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