Tahiti

Relaxing on a beach of purest white, a silently swaying palm tree offers you the hint of shade while just a few feet away the warm water is trying to reach your toes. With one hand clutching a Mai Tai and the other holding the hand of your partner, you realize that you made the perfect choice by planning a Tahiti vacation!

Tahiti is one of the most romantic places on the Earth. The natural beauty of the landscape, the bungalows set directly over the lagoon's calm waters, the peaceful seclusion. It all adds up to one of the most relaxing vacations available. Whether you are planning a honeymoon or you're simply looking for a romantic setting to escape to, Tahiti is the answer to all of your questions and the solution to all of your needs.

Flying to Tahiti

Flying in to Tahiti is unlike any flight experience you've ever had. Air Tahiti Nui is one of the most luxurious airlines in the world and it offers guests every indulgence. From personal 12-inch video monitors to incredible six-star French cuisine, your trip to Tahiti gets started on exactly the right foot!

Your flight will arrive at Faa'a International Airport, just a short distance from the city of Papeete on the island of Tahiti. If your final destination is one of the smaller South Pacific islands, then a connecting flight will take you there from this point. Either way, your flight to Tahiti will be the beginning of an amazing experience.

Where to Stay in Tahiti

Tahiti and many of the other islands of French Polynesia feature resorts guaranteed to please. With the quaint bungalows offering the epitome of island living and providing the utmost in luxury, guests can relax with ease and appreciate every pampered minute.

Tahiti is home to some of the most lavish resorts in the world. The Taha'a Pearl Beach Resort and Spa is a prime example of that. It offers 60 gorgeous rooms starting around $1,071 per night. Surrounded by water, with mountains viewable in the distance, it's one of the most romantic places to rekindle the flames of passion.

On the island of Bora Bora lies the five-star Tahiti resort, The Intercontinental Thalasso Spa. Only reachable by boat transfer, your vacation immediately gets off to an island feel. The resort offers every opportunity for relaxing as well as every amenity in its 83 rooms starting around $830 per night.

Of course, not every budget can handle these types of resorts. Luckily, there are plenty of others to choose from where you can still live in luxury without having to break the bank! One such example is the Novotel Bora Bora Beach Resort, where the rooms overlook beautiful tropical gardens. The resort offers a wide number of exciting activities. Snorkeling, canoeing, scuba diving and other water sports are easily enjoyed at Novotel. The 80 rooms are available starting around $190 per night. Resorts and Tahiti hotels are sure to leave lasting memories of the vacation of a lifetime.

What to Do in Tahiti

Tahiti is a land filled with natural beauty, so it's no wonder that most of the activities are based on the outdoors. In most cases, many of the activities like canoeing, kayaking, diving and others can be arranged by your resort.

If you are planning a romantic getaway to Tahiti, a private helicopter ride over the island's tropical jungles and beaches can't be beat. Or, enjoy some time together with the Les Trois Cascades as the backdrop for romance. Of course, a horseback ride to a secluded spot for a picnic can always help ignite the spark into a full-fledged wildfire!

Some other points of interest for your itinerary include the picturesque Arahoho blowhole, Pointe Venus Lighthouse and the Tomb of King Pomare the Fifth. If shopping is an interest, then be sure to check out the wares on display at Le Marché.

With so much to do in Tahiti and on her surrounding islands, it can be difficult to figure out what to do first. The key is to allow the island to guide you. If it's telling you to just relax and catch some rays on the glorious beach, then that's exactly what you should do. Don't force it. Just go with the flow of the island and before you know it, your heart will beat as one with that of the island of Tahiti!