Top 5 ‘pinch me’ moments when in The Islands of Tahiti

April 24, 2020 in Experience

There are not many destinations in the world that literally take your breath away the minute you step off the plane, but The Islands of Tahiti does just that. And whilst anyone who has travelled to French Polynesia would likely agree that it’s difficult to narrow down the top 5 moments, we have taken the hard work out of it and have done this for you…

1. When you see the Overwater Bungalows for the first time

Tahiti is the original home of the overwater bungalow, and nothing can quite compare to the feeling of stepping into your very own overwater accommodation for the first time. Surrounded by crystal-clear water and direct lagoon access from your private deck, overwater bungalows often also come with their own plunge pool, and glass floors that enable 24/7 “Tahiti TV” directly into the waters below.

 

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2. Snorkelling the blue lagoons

Impossibly turquoise, crystal clear waters leave most visitors to The Islands of Tahiti grasping for words to describe how stunning the lagoon truly is. Just as incredible below water as above, there are few places in the world where the snorkelling is as good as here (Fakarava, UNESCO Biosphere Reserve), in the lagoons surrounding this pacific paradise. Dazzling fish, an abundance of rays, and reef sharks, and colourful coral makes this an ultimate ‘pinch-me’ moment.

 

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3. Seeing the most famous wave on earth

Teahupoo is known for being home to one of the most cavernous barrels in the world. Each year, thousands of big wave surfers flock here for the World Surfing League “Tahiti Pro Teahupo’o”, and seeing this monster in front of you (which has been described as being as heavy and thick as a building) is truly hair-raising.

 

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4. Witnessing the Banyan tree for yourself

Seeing for yourself the mystical tree that inspired scenes in James Cameron’s famous Avatar film is a truly humbling experience. To reach the site of the largest Banyan tree within The Islands of Tahiti, you must hike through lush vegetation and ancient sites of marae. Known as the ‘Tree of Life’, this incredible tree has great cultural and spiritual significance to Tahitians and anyone who is lucky enough to be still in its presence.

 

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5. Dine on a private white sand motu

There are few places in the world that provide culinary experiences like The Islands of Tahiti. Be transported to a private white-sand motu and enjoy a personalised dinner for two as the sun melts into the water. If the fresh, world-class food isn’t enough to ignite that ‘pinch-me’ moment, the views that surround you certainly will.

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The Islands of Tahiti offer a diverse range of activities and accommodation styles to suit both couples and families. So whilst everyone’s ‘pinch me’ moment will be slightly different, there is no denying that there will be plenty of them.