Intercontinental Tahiti Resort

I’m currently in a gorgeous Beach Bungalow at the Bora Bora Pearl, reflecting over my fantastic first couple of days in French Polynesia! I arrived late on Wednesday night, and went directly onto my favorite Tahiti resort, the Intercontinental. The Panoramic View Room I was in was lovely, with a stunning view out to Moorea.

After some much needed sleep, I woke to a gentle sunrise and spent some time walking the resort grounds and taking some photos before my flight to Bora Bora.

Next up: St. Regis Bora Bora!

My adventure begins! Two weeks in French Polynesia!

As I write this, I'm flying from Atlanta to Los Angeles to connect with a flight to Tahiti! This will be my 5th trip to the magical islands of French Polynesia, and each time I love them even more. Follow along with me as I spend time on Tahiti, Bora Bora, Rangiroa, Manihi, and Moorea, bringing you the most up-to-date news and photos of unreal resorts, excellent excursions, delectable dining, cool culture, and stunning scenes from paradise!

Unlimited spa treatments AND free helicopter transfers at Tokoriki Island Resort in Fiji!

  Gorgeous Tokoriki in Fiji's Mamanuca Islands has just announced an irresistible new deal for spa lovers! For $300 Fijian dollars (which is only about $150USD), guests of the resort can enjoy unlimited spa treatments over the course of 3 days! Staying longer? Then pay just a bit more and enjoy even more hours of bliss - $400FJD for 4 days or $500FJD for 5 days of all-you-can-luxuriate massages, facials, and more! The only caveat is that you will need to be able to travel soon - this deal is only valid through May 31!

Travelers staying 7 nights or more at this stunning property will also receive free round-trip transfers between the Nadi airport (or Denarau helipad) and resort via helicopter - just imagine those views!

For more information or book your stay at this little piece of heaven, please don't hesitate to contact me at Caroline@easyescapestravel.com!

Two incredible deals at Qamea Resort & Spa in Fiji!

One of my favorite properties in Fiji, Qamea was already incredible, but its value has now become even better! Three delectable meals a day have always been included in Qamea's rates, but all guests staying at the resort between April 1, 2012 and March 31, 2013 will now be able to also enjoy complimentary Fijian draft beers, selected New Zealand wines, and selected soft drinks by the glass between noon and 10PM daily!

 In addition, from now through March 31, 2013, Qamea is offering a fantastic buy one get one free deal on the transfers between the international airport in Nadi and the resort (these are via plane from Nadi to Taveuni, then car and boat between Taveuni and Qamea), and is also discounting the paid transfer! This will save travelers an average of nearly $850USD per couple - pretty much enough to indulge in a couple of spa treatments every single day for a week in Qamea's fabulous jungle spa!
Note: transfer deal is valid for travelers staying 7 nights or more.

There's no better time to visit this gorgeous piece of paradise - what are you waiting for?! For more info or to book your trip, please don't hesitate to contact me at Caroline@easyescapestravel.com!

Photos courtesy of Fijitourism.com

Fly to Tahiti for only $899!

For travel January 28-March 31, Air Tahiti Nui is offering a fabulous airfare deal between Los Angeles and Papeete, Tahiti. For only $899 per person including all taxes and fees, you can fly to this dream island for up to 5 days - believe me, it's worth the trip!

For more information or to book your Tahitian getaway, feel free to email me at caroline@easyescapestravel.com!

Fabulous deal at Sofitels in Moorea and Bora Bora!

For travel now through March 31, book 5 nights at the Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora Beach Resort or the Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach & Private Island and pay for only 3, plus get free daily breakfast! Honeymooners will also receive a host of added perks, including a 30-minute couples massage, bottle of champagne, and other special gifts!

This special is valid on the following room categories:
Sofitel Moorea - Luxury Beach Bungalow, Superior Overwater Bungalow, Luxury Overwater Bungalow

 Sofitel Bora Bora - all categories except Luxury Lagoon Front Bungalow

To take advantage of this super special, contact me at Caroline@easyescapestravel.com!

A new Cancun luxury resort - complete with limited-time deal!

I'm excited to announce that one of my favorite all-inclusive brands, Secrets Resorts and Spas, will be opening a beautiful new property in Cancun come August - Secrets The Vine Cancun! And to celebrate, they are offering some fantastic deals!

Introductory Rate
Secrets Resorts & Spas is offering a limited time pre-opening special of $160 per person per night based on double occupancy for travel between August 1 - October 28, 2012, and $175 per person per night for travel between October 29 – December 27, 2012.*

* NOTE: The booking window is 11/29/11 to 1/31/12. 

To book your stay at Secrets The Vine Cancun or any other tropical luxury resort, please don't hesitate to contact me at caroline@easyescapestravel.com! 

Press release and more details on this new luxury resort after the jump!

Pay 5/Stay 10 in French Polynesia extended!!

Because there's no bad time to visit paradise, Pearl Resorts have re-upped their amazing "stay 10/pay 5" deal for November 1, 2011-April 30, 2012! If you love fabulous resorts, rich culture, delectable food, and the most stunning scenery on earth, take advantage of this deal - it's not likely to come along again soon!
For more information on this deal: http://travelprincessatl.blogspot.com/2011/01/incredible-last-minute-deal-to-french.html

Go ahead, tell me you don't wish you were here right now!

Fantastic "double deal" at two exotic Caribbean hideaways!

The weather may have gotten cold in many parts of the world, but Firefly Mustique and Firefly Bequia are heating things up with their "Best of Both Worlds" special! These luxury resorts in St. Vincent & the Grenadines are still not exactly cheap, but this deal makes them less of a splurge, and is well worth every penny!

For $5999 per couple*, you'll receive:

+4 nights at Firefly Bequia
+4 nights at Firely Mustique
+Upgrade upon arrival to the best available room at each resort
+Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner at both resorts
+Daily afternoon tea at Firefly Bequia and daily sunset snacks at Firefly Mustique
+Free flight from Barbados to Bequia for both travelers
+Free flight or boat ride from Bequia to Mustique for both travelers
+Free flight from Mustique to Barbados for both travelers
+Transfers between airports/docks and resorts
+Complimentary use of Club Caribbean Lounge at Barbados airport
+All other inclusions as per resort policy

*Not including airfare to Barbados or airport taxes/fuel surcharge; airfare from the US and Barbados starts at around $420 per person

A pictures is worth a thousand words, so check out the websites, and I'll let these speak for themselves...don't you wish you were there right now? If so, please feel free to contact me at Caroline@easyescapestravel.com for a fully customized quote!

Photos courtesy of Firefly Resorts

Now on Twitter!

I finally broke down and started a Twitter account! For lots of travel tidbits, follow me here: http://twitter.com/#!/Blonderlust!  In the meantime, here's a photo of a monkey at Gumbalimba Park (Roatan, Honduras) marveling over the smoothness of my skin after the chocolate-coconut body scrub and massage I had at Serenity Day Spa.

Eco-friendly dream hotel - Ninamu Resort, Tikehau

After countless trips to tropical islands all over the world, the island of Tikehau remains my top pick for a “castaway” feel without an insane amount of travel time. Located in French Polynesia’s Tuamotu archipelago, Tikehau only about an hour-long flight from Tahiti, but feels like a world away from even that paradisical isle.  A coral atoll, Tikehau (which means “peaceful landing” in the Tuamotuan language) consists of 2 main islands and numerous smaller islets, all circling a 16-mile wide lagoon.  

The lagoon itself is a natural aquarium  - a study by the Jacques Cousteau Institute found it to have the greatest number and variety of fish in all of French Polynesia (an area the size of Western Europe)! These findings came as no surprise to those who’ve spent time on Tikehau; spend 5 minutes peeking over the edge of a pier into the gin-clear water and you’ll feel as though half of the ocean has swum by. 

The islands and islets are also picture-perfect; flat, sandy (Tikehau is especially famous for its pink sand), and dusted with palm trees and lush foliage. Those who’ve always dreamed of the perfect untouched tropical paradise need not look any further!

Until recently, the only resort option here was the Tikehau Pearl Beach Resort (there are also a few very small family hotels, known as pensions). While the Pearl Beach is definitely a fabulous place to stay (and one of my all-time favorites), I’m very excited to hear that another resort has recently opened, offering  fewer accommodations, eco-friendly luxury, and an even more intimate feel.  Ninamu does not offer any overwater accommodations, but its 6 bungalows (3 located right along the beach and 3 set  back a bit in the gardens) are each completely unique and designed with classically tropical style.  

 

Rates begin at $700USD per couple per night, and include daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner – a rarity in French Polynesia. With round-trip transfers between the Tikehau airport and resort also included, along with unlimited use of all of the resort’s watercraft, Ninamu is an excellent value for those looking to get away from it all in a setting straight out of a dream! 

Photos courtesy of Ninamu Resort