The InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa’s overwater gourmet restaurant is a dream setting with the beauty of neighbouring Moorea as its backdrop.

Beneath vaulted Kahaia wood ceilings and with your feet in the sand, enjoy the cuisine of Chef Lucas Leonardi Varin in an intimate and romantic setting.

Known for its fabulous views and delicious cuisine, this restaurant serves fresh seafood, local fruits and vegetables, delicious French desserts and exquisite cocktails.

Expect stunning panoramic ocean views and a perfect combination of Polynesian and international cuisine. Soak up the culture with Polynesian dance shows twice a week.

A special freshness and aromas that sing are the characteristics of the award-winning wines from this new terroir in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.

It was in 1968 that the first series of oysters were grafted and the first pearl farm was developed by the Rosenthal brothers on the island of Manihi. Pearls are now a staple of the local economy.

Ringed by palm tree-covered islets this lagoon within a lagoon is where you can snorkel with blacktip reef sharks and lemon sharks. It's a major attraction.

Swim with dolphins at the Dolphin Center in Moorea, sister island of Tahiti, in French Polynesia.

Step back in time as you explore maraes and other stone structures in this historic religious centre and the Taputapuatea marae are at the heart of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Visit Galerie 'Umatatea to discover the art of Melanie Dupre.

Tour the vanilleraie with the owner and find out more about the work around vanilla, pick up some cooking recipes and buy the home-grown vanilla.

Celebrate this iconic island and its Polynesian heritage in 5-star luxury at this resort and Thalasso spa.

Enter the atoll through the Tehere pass in the north or Pakaka pass in the southwest to experience exceptional diving in a setting almost untouched by humans.

The world's most immense natural aquarium. Accessible yet secluded, this large lagoon should be at the top of every diver's list.

Hook into reefs in the passes and watch as schools of fish and grey, white and black tip sharks hover effortlessly in the strong current. An exhilarating dive.

This white-sand, palm-backed beach, wrapped around the southernmost tip of Bora Bora, is lapped by crystal-clear shallow water. Swim to the deeper lagoon to snorkel with colourful fish, walk to the edge of the barrier reef at low tide to snorkel the corals at the drop-off, then head back to the beach for a magical sunset.

Just west of Tahiti's capital Papeete is an 800m stretch of the north island's characteristically black sand on the edge of Matavai Bay, where Captain Cook dropped anchor in 1769. There's always space.

Another long, stunning volcanic black-sand beach popular with local families and visitors alike. There's a snack bar for any essentials and plenty of room to pitch your beach set-up.

Rare and sought-after for its white sand, this narrow, palm-backed beach has shallow waters stretching out for some distance, making it great for young children. Snorkellers can walk out to the edge of the reef to explore and there is a gap in the reef to get the tender in.