Luxurious Tahiti

Today, enjoy the spectacular 20-minute flight from Papeete to Tetiaroa, where you will stay for the next four nights.

At The Brando you are not just observing nature; you are in it. Put on a snorkeling mask and witness underwater life at a coral garden firsthand, encountering such marine life as sea turtles, rays, reef sharks and a dazzling array of tropical fish. Or you can explore the spectacular lagoon or other motus by Polynesian outrigger canoe, kayak, or paddleboard. Or simply swim at Mermaid Bay or relax on the beach or by the pool.

An abundance of activities await those who want to be more active while staying at The Brando. Each villa has a bicycle for each guest that can be used to explore the paths around the island or take a picnic to a favorite beach. Guests can snorkel or dive with tropical fish, sail in the lagoon, paddleboard to a neighboring island, take a kayak above coral gardens, stroll the long stretches of beach, enjoy a guided or unguided marine, bird, cultural or other excursion, or simply spend a day in the spa and wellness center.

The Brando, a Polynesian-style resort, offers two restaurants showcasing Polynesian-inspired dishes, East/West fusion and classic French cuisine; a luxurious spa and wellness center with several massage and treatment villas around a serene lily-covered pond; an organic garden where fruits and vegetables for the resort's restaurants are grown; a lagoon-view bar in the canopy of the palm trees; a beach bar near a large infinity pool; a tennis court; a library and cultural center; boutiques; and an environmental research station with guest programs.

Takeoff for the 20 minute scenic flight back to Papeete where you will board the inter-island flight to Bora Bora.  Transfer to The St Regis Bora Bora Resort by private small boat.

The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort is a 44-acre resort with panoramic scenes of lush unspoiled surroundings, including views fronting the main island of Bora Bora, Mount Otemanu, a natural sculpture that towers majestically over the island, and Tahaa and Raiatea, remote islands on the horizon. The resort features 101 luxury over-water and beach villas, including an ultra-luxe three bedroom Royal Suite with private swimming pool, Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna - at more than 8,000 square feet, it is one of the largest suites in French Polynesia. Guests can enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor dining options, including a signature over-water fine dining restaurant with breathtaking views of a colorful array of fish and manta rays swimming in the lagoon below. The resort features a main pool with a swim-up bar and a romantic adult pool that offers private day beds. Additional water activities include reef fishing, deep sea fishing and catch and release fly fishing in a stocked lagoon. A world-class spa is located on an island in the lagoon and offers Tahitian and Balinese treatments using natural herbs and extracts from the island for an unforgettable sensual experience.

When you see its crown of lush green volcanic peaks, you can understand why the late James A. Michener described Bora Bora as the most beautiful island in the South Pacific. Bora Bora is encircled by a multihued lagoon and protected by a wall of coral reef. Traverse this tiny island on bicycle and chat with locals, or explore Bora Bora's rugged interior on a jeep safari tour.

Pack a picnic and maroon yourself on a remote motu, or make a lunch date with a black tip reef shark and watch your guide hand-feed these amazing creatures. Explore a cultural note by enjoying a Polynesian dance performance.

You will be transferred from The St. Regis to Bora Bora Airport by private boat.