Pacific Island Paradises

TAhITI hotel Les Tipaniers If your idea of paradise combines enchantment, ambience and unspoiled beauty, hotel Les Tipaniers, located in an idyllic corner of Moorea, awaits. Moorea is just an eight–minute flight from the island of Tahiti, and 30 minutes by scenic catamaran. The hotel is ideal for nature lovers with its beautiful South Pacific surrounds. Amidst coconut palms and tropical flowers, 22 Polynesian-style fares cooled by ceiling fans have private bathrooms, telephone, safety box, free Wi-Fi internet and a private terrace overlooking the ccean. The 13 bungalows are equipped with private kitchens giving guests with the freedom to self cater, and a mini boutique at reception provides for your basic needs: monoi, suncare products, mosquitoes repellents and batteries. Tel: +689 561 267 232 www.paradisesonline.com Immerse yourself in nature The magnificent Beach Restaurant and Bar offers local, French and Italian favourites that are accompanied by a comprehensive wine list and Polynesian cocktails. There is also the Garden Restaurant open for dinner every night. Three romantic motus (islets), are located just offshore next to the protected coral reef and can easily be reached by individual outrigger canoe or motorboat. They are perfect sites for picnics, snorkelling, sunbathing or fishing. The onsite nautical activity centre offers lagoon tours with shark and ray discovery, kayaks and paddleboards rental, as well as an on-site scuba diving centre. Dolphin watching tours with whales (seasonally) and deep-sea fishing are just some of the water activities on offer. Cars and scooters are available BP 1002, Moorea fRENCh POLYNESIA fax: +689 562 925 Email: tipaniersresa@mail.pf to rent. Other options nearby include horse riding and a weekly traditional and delicious Polynesian feast featuring local specialities. For the more active guests, there is also mountain biking, 4x4 and ATV tours, petanque, beach volleyball and hiking through the tropical rainforest. There is a small shopping centre located only 15-minutes walk (or five minutes with free bicycle provided at reception) from the hotel featuring a supermarket and a variety of gift and clothing shops. Perfect for family holidays or romantic getaways, the friendly staff will ensure that your stay at Hotel Les Tipaniers is an unforgettable experience. Five kilometres from the hotel, a second property, Les Tipaniers Iti, provides an additional five, four-person fares equipped with kitchenettes and a sun deck-style wharf provides berths for boats. www.lestipaniers.com

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