Prime 10 French Polynesia experiences…

Breath-taking turquoise lagoons, towering lush mountains, luxurious meals and a wealthy native tradition make the islands of French Polynesia the right tropical paradise. Listed below are 10 of our favorite experiences:

Benefit from the luxurious lagoons

Life revolves across the spectacular lagoons that encircle the various islands that make up The Society Islands. The perfect resorts are positioned to help you profit from this pure gem. You possibly can marvel on the unparalleled turquoise color, swim within the crystal clear heat water, snorkel or scuba dive amongst a rainbow of tropical fish, meet sting rays and reef sharks, bounce in a kayak and paddle between seashores and motus (small islands) or attempt your hand at arise paddle boarding on the calm water.

Keep in an overwater bungalow

Your Polynesian expertise will not be full with out staying in your individual luxurious personal bungalow floating above the azure lagoon waters under. Give in to temptation and splash out on an overwater bungalow on the gorgeous Bora Bora lagoon – the views throughout to Mount Otemanu are out of this world! Every bungalow has its personal glass panel within the flooring to help you watch the attractive tropical fish swimming beneath you and permit the turquoise water to replicate up into your room. Taking a morning swim straight in to the lagoon from your individual personal balcony is actually the easiest way to start out the day too!

Eat Tahitian

Eating in French Polynesia is an actual deal with. Very like the number of Tahitian, French and English languages you’ll hear used interchangeably, Tahitian meals is equally various and cosmopolitan. Contemporary fish, regionally grown pineapple and the well-known Tahitian vanilla function in lots of dishes. The native speciality, poisson cru, is a splendidly refreshing dish for all fish lovers that consists of uncooked tuna marinated in lime juice and blended with a scrumptious mix of diced greens and coconut – scrumptious. In resorts just like the St Regis Bora Bora, you may even get your meal delivered on to your personal deck – breakfast with a view of Mount Otemanu is a good way to start out the day!

Swim with the locals

The nice and cozy waters round French Polynesia are teeming with marine life, so it’s the right place to rise up shut and private with some unimaginable wildlife. In addition to the attractive fish, rays and turtles you’ll discover within the lagoons, dolphins also can normally be discovered off the coast of Moorea and native marine biologist, Dr Poole, runs wonderful dolphin watching excursions all year long. Humpback whales additionally begin arriving within the deeper water round early July to breed and rear their younger. There are numerous whale-watching operators who can get you out to see these stunning whales swimming, feeding and breaching. If circumstances are proper and also you’ve obtained some luck in your facet, you may even have the prospect to snorkel within the water alongside facet these ocean giants! The perfect time of yr for the whales is between early July and late October.

Take a sundown cruise

Dawn and sundown are magical instances on the lagoon and crusing across the Bora Bora lagoon because the solar goes down behind Mount Otemanu, pina colada in hand, is the right method to spherical off one other day in your tropical paradise!

Head to the hills

The dramatic mountains that tower above every of the Society Islands are properly value exploring, both on foot or by 4WD. Climb the excessive jagged peaks of the plush mountains of Moorea the place you may absorb unimaginable views of the lagoons and reefs under, or head off the crushed monitor to Huahine or Raiatea to find stunning waterfalls, hidden historical temples and historic websites. You possibly can even cease off at some pineapple or vanilla plantations and pattern a number of the produce!

E-book a desk for 2

Feeling romantic? One of the crucial memorable eating experiences you may have is to take pleasure in your individual personal candlelit dinner for 2 along with your ft within the sand by yourself secluded spot on the pristine seashore. Alternatively, sail to a non-public mini motu (island) within the lagoon for a Robinson Crusoe expertise while having fun with a Polynesian picnic with a distinction.

Surf the large waves (or simply watch!)

Tahiti is known for its browsing, notably the large wave browsing off the coast of Tahiti Iti which tempts courageous surfers to tackle the problem of Teahupoo (‘heavy wave’) and hosts the Billabong Professional Tahiti surf competitors every August. Nevertheless, non-surfers can take pleasure in watching the reef break from a secure distance earlier than heading off to discover the remainder of the island.

Discover a black pearl

Tahitian black pearls are stunning cultured pearls recognized for his or her number of colors and could be discovered throughout the Society and Tuamoto Islands. Visiting a pearl store is a good way to study how the pearls are cultured and harvested, earlier than selecting your individual putting addition to your jewelry assortment. Or, when you’re feeling slightly extra palms on, you can too go to a pearl farm and even dive to decide on your individual oyster and hold the pearl!

Loosen up!

With a lot to do, don’t overlook that one of many easiest and most pleasant pleasures on a keep on the islands is to whereas away just a few hours lazing in a hammock strung between two shady palm timber on the white sandy seashore, listening to the mild lapping of the lagoon. Bliss!

Diana Cherry is Director of Operations at Oxford Personal Journey.

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