Tahiti Honeymoon

If there really is a place that can be called paradise, Tahiti would definitely be in the running. Since the first European set foot on this island in 1605 and reported that the people were kind, relaxed and content, Tahiti has developed a reputation for romance. A honeymoon in Tahiti could take you to its most famous islands, Bora Bora and Moorea. Both offer resorts that have been ranked high among the finest in the world. Infinity plunge pools blend in seamlessly into the landscape, and over-water bungalows, perched on stilts, remove the boundaries between you and the sea. Walk down a few steps and slip into the turquoise blue waters and you’ll be convinced that this is your honeymoon paradise.

Lush rainforest and mountains cover much of the island. Gentle rain showers bring new life, encouraging the buds of tropical flowers to open and butterflies to emerge from their cocoons. It feels like a magical place where the stresses of daily life are far, far away. Quaint villages and secluded beaches give couples a real opportunity to unwind and talk about their dreams for the future, without interruptions or worries. The people of Tahiti live this kind of life on a daily basis, and through their music and native dances, they tell stories about the wonders of their island home. Before you take your memories home and share them with family and friends, you’ll want to pick up souvenirs, like Tahiti’s famous black pearls, vanilla, hand-carved trinket boxes, and hand-dyed fabrics. It’s lovely to have a little bit of paradise to take home.

- Tahiti is officially part of French Polynesia. It is the largest of its 118 islands.

- Spa treatments use locally sourced ingredients. Banana leaves may be used in a body wrap and skin can be exfoliated with grate coconuts and sea salt.

- Picnics Polynesian-style may be served on tables that are placed in the warm, shallow waters of a motu (a tiny inlet in a lagoon).