TAHITI This island is a surfer's paradise. Not a surfer? No problem! Us gals jumped on a boat to catch the action, hiked, ate, and drank our way just as sufficiently through this beautiful island.
Stay: This was our Airbnb; White Sand Villa - a huge house perfect for 4-6 people outside of the bustling Papa'ete on the Route de Teahupo'o only about 15 minutes from the world renown surf break Teahupo'o. Come to surf it? This nestled gem is right where you want to be.
Activities:
Sandbar off Vaira'o - This was a favorite! We grabbed kayak's from our airbnb and took them up and down the coastline, then about 30 mins off the coast to this sandbar where we jumped out on the sand and snacked while looking back at the island from the sand on the sea. Such a rad view!
Plateau de Taravao
Faarumai Waterfall
Water Gardens Vaipahi
Harrison Smith Botanical Garden
VAIHI, 2 Cascades, Faaone
Grotte Vaipori (need a boat to access this hidden gem)
Eat +Drink:
La Plage de Maui
Le Manoa
Le Bout du Monde
Papa'ete Market
Roulotte Kohai
Poke Bar Tahiti
MOOREA Hands down, a one of a kind place to see on this planet. Breathtaking ocean blues surrounding the entire island. It is an absolutely worthwhile trip for anytime frame, whether it's only for one day or one week!
Stay:
Hotel Manava Beach Resort
Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort
Activities:
Belvedere Lookout
Manutea Tahiti Rotui Juice Factory & Distillery
Three Coconuts Lookout
Three Pines Lookout
Rent a scooter to buzz around the island
ATV
Jetskiing
Snorkeling
Eat +Drink:
Restaurant La Grand Voile
More Beach Cafe by Bruno Jamais
Coco Beach Moorea
BORA BORA* - PSA I didn't actually make it to Bora Bora on this most recent trip, but I have been in years past, and I had done my research in case we did make it there this time. I want to be sure to include this island because it is truly one not to miss. So here is what I had prepared prior to departure!
Stay:
Intercontinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa
Activities:
Mount Pahia Summit
Mount Otemanu
Eat +Drink:
Bora Bora Beach Club
La Villa Mahana
Lagoon by Jean-Georges
Bloody Mary's
Bubbles Bar
Fare Manuia
Le Matira Beach Restaurant
Vini Vini Bar and Restaurant
Kaina Hut
Le Meridien Bora Bora's Pool Bar