Nowhere conjures up images quite so romantic as the South Pacific.
Of all the world's tropical idylls, nowhere conjures up images quite so romantic as the South Pacific. Whilst the white sand beaches and cerulean seas are what holiday dreams are made of, it's the genuine hospitality of the islanders that creates such a lasting impression. This is a world that moves at an indolent pace, caressed by ocean breezes and blessed by stunning scenery. In French Polynesia - a mere 118 islands - there is an ambience of laid-back exclusivity, the elegant resorts and hotels blending cool French chic with warm local smiles. Discover Robinson Crusoe islands and enchanting atolls, the same ones that so beguiled Gaugin that he packed his palette and paints and moved here. Enjoy the archipelago's unique culinary traditions which combine French gastronomy with Italian and Chinese influences, some food still cooked in traditional pit ovens.
CLIMATE The best time to visit French Polynesia is during the cooler months from June to October. LANGUAGE French and Tahitian TIME DIFFERENCE GMT -10 hours CURRENCY French Pacific Franc VISA REQUIREMENTS British Passport holders do not require a visa. HOW TO GET THERE Tahiti can be reached with Air New Zealand or Air Tahiti Nui via Los Angeles. FLYING TIME 20 hours 25 mins
Complimentary Nights - Four Seasons Resort, Bora Bora
Four Seasons Resort, Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Stay 5 nights in, pay for 4. Stay 10 nights, pay for 8. Valid until 19/12/09. Selected room categories only.
Stay 4 nights, pay for 3 - Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa
Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa, French Polynesia
Stay 4 nights, pay for 3. Stay 8 nights, pay for 6. Valid 01/01/01 - 21/12/09.
Family - 2nd Room At Half Price - Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa
Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa, French Polynesia
Book a room for two adults and receive second room at half price for 2 children under 15 years. Valid 01/04/09-31/03/10.
Honeymoon - Bride receives discount - Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa
Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa, French Polynesia
Bride receives a 30% discount on accommodation. Valid until 31/03/09.
Complimentary Nights - Le Taha'a Island Resort & Spa
Le Taha'a Island Resort & Spa, French Polynesia
Stay 7 nights, pay for 6. Valid until 31/03/09. Selected room categories only.
Stay 4 nights, pay for 3. Valid 01/04/09-31/05/09 & 01/11/09-21/12/09.
Stay 6 nights, pay for 5. Valid 01/06/09-31/10/09.
Family - 2nd room at half price - Le Taha'a Island Resort & Spa
Le Taha'a Island Resort & Spa, French Polynesia
Book a room for two adults and receive a second room at half price for 2 children under 15 years. Valid until 16/11/08 - 31/03/09.
Honeymoon - Bride receives discount - St Regis Resort, Bora Bora
St Regis Resort, Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Bride receives a 30% discount on accommodation Valid until 31/03/09 (selected room categories only).
Family - 2nd Room at Half Price - St Regis Resort, Bora Bora
St Regis Resort, Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Book a select room for two adults and receive a second room at half price for 2 children under 15 years. Valid until 01/04/09-31/03/10. Selected room categories only.
Stay 4 nights, pay for 3 - Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa
Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa, French Polynesia
Stay 4 nights, pay for 3. Stay 8 nights, pay for 6. Valid 01/01/09 - 21/12/09.
Family - 2nd room at half price - Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa
Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa, French Polynesia
Book a room for two adults and receive a second room at half price for 2 children under 15 years. Valid until 01/04/09 - 31/03/10.
Complimentary Breakfast - Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa
Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa, French Polynesia
Stay a minimum 4 nights and receive complimentary daily breakfast and one complimentary dinner. Valid 01/01/09 - 31/05/09 & 01/11/09 - 21/21/09.
Complimentary Resort Credit - Le Taha'a Island Resort & Spa
Le Taha'a Island Resort & Spa, French Polynesia
Stay a minimum 4 nights and receive 200 Euro resort credit, stay a minimum 8 nights and receive 400 Euro resort credit. Resort credit per room. Valid 04/01/09 - 31/03/09.
Complimentary Breakfast - St Regis Resort, Bora Bora
St Regis Resort, Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Stay a minimum 4 nights and receive complimentary daily breakfastfor 2 persons. Valid 01/04/09-21/12/09.
Complimentary Breakfast - Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa
Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa, French Polynesia
Stay a minimum 4 nights and receive complimentary daily breakfast for 2 persons. Valid 01/01/09 -31/05/09 & 01/11/09 - 21/12/09.
Complimentary Stay in Los Angeles - Four Seasons Resort, Bora Bora
Four Seasons Resort, Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Stay a minimum 7 nights at the Four Seasons Bora Bora and receive 2 complimentary nights at the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire*. Valid until 19/12/09
*subject to availability, Four Sesons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills may be offered as an alternative. Stay can be taken pre or post Bora Bora.
Complimentary Breakfast - Four Seasons Resort, Bora Bora
Four Seasons Resort, Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Receive complimentary daily breakfast for 2 persons. Valid until 31/05/09. Minimum stay 3 nights.
Stay 4 nights, pay for 3 - Four Seasons Resort, Bora Bora
Four Seasons Resort, Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Book a Mountain View or a Lagoon View Overwater Bungalow for 3 nights and receive 1 additional night free. Valid for completed stays until 12 Sep 09. Book by 19 Jun 09.
Christmas & New Year Complimentary Nights - Four Seasons Resort, Bora Bora
Four Seasons Resort, Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Stay 5 nights, pay for 4: Stay 10 nights, pay for 8; Stay 15 nights pay for 12 in addition receive complimentary daily breakfast and complimentary festive dinners on 24 & 31 Dec 09.
Applicable to Beach View, Mountain View & Lagoon View Overwater Bungalows only. Book by 30 Oct 09.
Christmas/New Year Complimentary Nights - Four Seasons Resort, Bora Bora
Four Seasons Resort, Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Stay 5 nights, pay for 4; Stay 10 nights, pay for 8; Stay 15 nights, pay for 12. Valid 20/12/09-03/01/10. Selected room categories only.
Stay 4 nights, pay for 3 - St Regis Resort, Bora Bora
St Regis Resort, Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Stay 4 nights, pay for 3; Stay 8 nights, pay for 6; Stay 12 nights pay for 9.
Valid until 21/12/09 & 01/01/10-31/03/10.
Stay 3 nights pay for 2 - St Regis Resort, Bora Bora
St Regis Resort, Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Stay 3 nights, pay for 2; Stay 6 nights, pay for 4. Valid until 31/03/11. Selected villa categories. Book by 31/12/10.