Fabulous French Polynesia

Nowhere screams private luxury more than this remote jewel of the South Pacific: a watery world of reefs and archipelagos where fruit trees rustle in the breeze and powdery white sands swathe the shores of secluded atolls. Upon arrival into Tahiti International Airport you’ll be taken to your hotel. The InterContinental Tahiti, where you’ll be staying, is surrounded by 12 hectares of lush, green gardens and overlooking the azure waters of the South Pacific.

You’ll be spoilt for choice in Tahiti, with a vast selection of water, land and cultural activities on offer. Go cycling over its mountains, diving in its reefs or kayaking around its coast. For a dose of culture, try out a traditional Tahitian quilt-making class or a basket-weaving workshop, or try torch lighting at sunset.

You will board a flight to Temae Airport where you will be transferred to Hotel Sofitel Moorea la Ora beach Resort. The unique, heart-shaped island of Moorea – Tahitian for ‘Yellow Lizard’ – is a haven for snorkellers, scuba divers and swimmers, blessed with spectacular reefs and peppered with deep blue lagoons. Its cascading waterfalls, dramatic volcanic peaks and mountain slopes, carpeted by rainforest and pineapple plantations, justify its reputation as one of the most beautiful islands in the world.

At the Sofitel Moorea you can sunbathe on your private terrace, linger in the Jacuzzi and dive into the inviting aquamarine water and snorkel amongst corals and colourful fish – at night, admire them from the illuminated glass floor of your bungalow.

Flying into Raiatea Island airport, you will reach Le Taha’a Island Resort & Spa via a 40-minute boat transfer. Taha’a, with the rich aroma of vanilla lingering heavily in the air, offers a glimpse of the traditional, tranquil life of the Tahitians. The flower-shaped island is characterised by curving mountain ranges and bright and flawless sand beaches. In the fertile valleys cutting within the island, local farmers grow watermelon, vanilla and copra.

Explore the region by going on helicopter flights, jeep tours, village visits and sunset cruises before retreating to the blissful tranquillity of your hotel. All rooms are designed in quintessential Polynesian style with their thatched roofs and effortless blend of bamboos, exotic woods, stone and coral. Whether you choose to stay in one of the Overwater Villa suites, Beach Villas or a Royal Beach Villa, you’ll love the understated, barefoot luxury feel to the place.

From Raiatea Island, you will fly to Bora Bora Airport where you will be transferred to your hotel. Despite Bora Bora being but a minute speck in the middle of the South Pacific, its name is world-famous. Synonymous with affluence, the volcanic island is possibly one of the world’s most luxurious destinations, the haunt of the most wealthy holidaymakers and A-list celebrities. In the middle of a lagoon with dazzling clear turquoise water, Bora Bora is the epitome of a tropical paradise, with a 20-mile shoreline of white sand and beautiful water.

You’ll be staying at the five-star Conrad Bora Bora Nui which has Mount Otemanu as a backdrop and an irresistible blue lagoon on its doorstep, with pristine white sand and black lava rocks. You'll be living the high life and observing the marine life through the glass floor in the lounge and a plethora of exciting activities from snorkelling and kayaking to mini-golf. 

Today you will catch a flight to Los Angeles, the final destination of your trip. On the sun-drenched coast of California, the City of Angels is a sprawling, hugely diverse city and the ideal holiday spot for film buffs, celeb-spotters and luxury lovers. The vast and varied terrain is a mottled fabric interweaving the skateboarders and hippy street markets of grungy Venice; the affluent, lush Santa Monica Mountains; Pacific beaches that are a surfer’s paradise; the slick, uber-VIP Hollywood bar scene and edgy downtown LA.

Finishing off in style, you'll be staying at the hip Andaz West Hollywood Hotel on the renowned Sunset Boulevard with a rooftop pool which overlooks the Sunset Strip and Hollywood Hills.