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Private Villa rental in Polynesia: the perfect family vacation

Uniktour would like to introduce you to a magnificent 7 ha property on the island of Moorea. Comfortably nestled among flowers and orange trees on the foothills on a majestic valley, the site overlooks both lagoon and ocean and is perfectly integrated to its environment, making sure it will remain authentic for a long time.

The 46 villas are perched on the hillside and offer towering views over either the valley or the lagoon, depending on location. Two types of villas are available: 120 and 175 m² (2- or 3-room), enough for 2-6 people to live comfortably. All offer wide-open spaces with panoramic views as well as all amenities usually available in rental houses – not to mention, a hot tub and very large sundeck! Built using natural materials like stone and exotic timber, these authentic villas blend in with their environment, inspiring harmony and quality of life.

Only recently available in Polynesia, this new concept allows you to discover the island of Moorea and its surroundings in total freedom, be it as a couple, a group of friends, or as a family. The property offers many activities, including a panoramic swimming pool, a tennis court, a gym, a café, and private hiking trails that bend across 3 luscious valleys. Free services include transfers to a variety of restaurants or to Moorea’s international Golf course, concierge assistance in renting a vehicle, organizing hikes and outings, etc.

Extras for a family vacation: Free for children aged 12 and under. Free cultural activities every day (for the kids). A shallow coral garden on the “Motu’s” private beach (free daily transfers). All this and the comfort and space of your own private home, so you can enjoy Polynesia…as a family.

Contact our travel specialist for more information on how to rent a private villa in Polynesia and get started on your perfect family vacation!

Itinerary

Moorea is THE best destination for an unforgettable vacation. Perfect for a honeymoon, or for your family vacation, plenty of activities are available for young and old, including discovering the exotic underwater world, hiking mountain trails, etc. The natural splendor and the generous hospitality of the locals will conquer your heart and transform your holiday into a completely unique experience!


The Villas
Each well-equipped villa features:
• A lobby opening onto a panoramic sundeck
• A comfortable living room complete with flat screen TV and DVD player
• A fully equipped and user-friendly kitchen
• Air conditioned rooms
• A Laundry room
• Comfortable bathrooms with garden views
• Wide open spaces with a Jacuzzi and lawn chairs for total relaxation
• Landscaped gardens
• Exotic furniture, refined style, tableware

The villas’ tropical style combines architectural elegance, quality implements, and warmth. Nature breathes in freely through the wide-open spaces.

Hotel services
Throughout their stay, visitors are free to maintain their intimacy or to make full use of the villa’s hotel services.

A discrete and diligent staff is on hand to make your life easier and make sure your vacation is as enjoyable as possible. You may choose between two formulas: “Comfort”, or “Hotel”, each offering a wide variety of services to satisfy your every need.

A customized catering service offers prepared meals for you to enjoy right at home in your villa. Access to the domain is restricted to residents only, and a discrete security firm is in place to make sure no one disturbs you during your stay.

Recreation, and relaxation
Apart from lounging around on the deck and relaxing in the Jacuzzi, many activities are an offer. Residents have free access to a white sand beach on a private island, only a few minutes away on the free shuttle.

Once you get there, parasols, deckchairs, and many marine sports are available. For nature lovers, the residence is at the starting point of a beautiful hike taking you to the heights of Moorea, 200 m above the lagoon. Just imagine the breathtaking aerial view from up there!

A panoramic pool surrounded by a sun lounge is set up above the lagoon, while a tennis court and fitness spa are waiting for you in the shade.

An international 18-hole golf course is only 20 minutes away from the residence. To complete those moments of relaxation in your Jacuzzi, the house SPA will allow you to discover the fragrances and odors of Polynesia.


You’ll love:
• Great location on Moorea
• Panoramic view of the valley or the lagoon
• A residential hotel comprising 46 villas
• Personalized service on demand
• The comfort and space of a villa that can house up to 6 people

Ambiance
Built using materials such as Moorea stone and exotic wood, the villas are perfectly integrated in the island’s natural landscape and add harmony and quality of life to your stay.

Budget

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Overview

Tahiti: two volcanos in an emerald sea.

The largest island in French Polynesia, Tahiti is a destination in its own right, offering a wide variety of leisure and cultural activities and lots of entertainment options. Let us give you a tour of this unique island…

Though Tahiti Nui (“big Tatiti”) offers many activities (diving, of course, but also 4x4 safaris, golf in Mataiea, canyoning in Hitiaa, surfing in Papenoo, sea kayaking), its little sister, Tahiti Iti, is surrounded by an aura of treasure and legend. These hidden treasures are yours to discover as you follow the narrow trails between the sea and the mape (Polynesian chestnuts), diving into the shadows towards the petroglyphs of Vaiote and the drums of the god Hono Ura.

Much more than a mere stepping stone on the way to the fabulous neighbouring islands, Tahiti’s capital, Papeete, is filed with life: a colorful market, many museums, an effervescent nightlife, and interesting cultural activities including the Heiva festival will allow travelers to discover new and fascinating chants, coulours, smells, and traditions. If you’re looking for a night out in Polynesia, Tahiti is the place to go: the bars and nightclubs are open nightly (later on weekends)! Before a night out, discover new and diversified cuisine at one of the many restaurants: there’s no shortage of choice!

Most larger hotels offer two dining options: fast food and gourmet dining. They also organize more elaborate evenings including generous buffets and entertainment, often with performances by some of the best local dance troupes. Also unique to Tahiti are the roulotte restaurants (mobile food stalls) that set up on Vaiete Square after sunset, offering simple and quick meals at affordable prices. On top of the usual grilled goodies, options include Chinese food, pizza, and pancackes.

Geography

Tahiti and its islands cover more than 4 million km2 of maritime territory – an area roughly the same size as Europe! Of course, of this immense territory, only 4000 km2 is actually above sea level and comes in the shap of land spread over 118 islands. The island of Tahiti is part of an archipelago called the Society Islands and is located at Latitude 17°32’S and Longitude 149°34’W. It is between California (6200km) and Australia (5700km), Tokyo (7500km) and Santiago de Chile (7500km).

118 islands in 5 archipelagos
These 118 unique and idyllic islands are divided into five archipelagos, each with its own personality. The inhabitants of these archipelagos are gradually entering the 21st century – at a pace dictated by the ancestral rhythms of the sun and the ocean. The Society Islands (further split up into the Leeward Islands and Windward Islands) is a group of high islands encircled by lagoons. The main island, Tahiti, is also the largest island in French Polynesia. Its capital is Papeete.

Two beautiful volcanic mountains surge out of the ocean and form the island of Tahiti. The largest of the two, Mount Orohena (2241m), rises to 2241m from the heart of Tahiti Nui and can often be seen wearing a crown of clouds. Mount Ronui, the smaller mountain, rises to 1300m on Tahiti Iti. Connected by the isthmus of Taravao, the two halves are reminiscent of an emerald comet, bathing in the turquoise halo of their thin lagoon.

The Society Islands include:
- Tahiti
- Moorea: volcanic peaks reflected in the clam waters of its lagoon, only 17km from Tahiti across a deep sea trench
- Huahine, wild and magical island located about 175km northwest of Tahiti, full of secrets and lively traditions
- Raiatea and Tahaa, sacred islands with fertile valleys, they share a lagoon and are known for their particularly pleasant sea conditions
- Bora Bora, known across the world for the surreal beauty of its plentiful waters, its motus with coconut plantations flanked by white sands, and its coral gardens
- Maupiti, the heart-shaped island, nestled in a jade lagoon

Tuamotu-Gambier Archipelago
Between sea and sky, this group of atolls and lagoons surrounded by coral reefs is in a world of its own. Blue, white, green: three colors dominate the landscape of the Tuamotu archipelago, these simple coral rings delicately perched between the sky and the waves. Take a closer look and a whole world of magic is revealed: the lagoon’s myriad shades of turquoise, the violets and purples of the table coral visible through the iridescent surface of transparent-jade waters, the yellows, oranges, reds, black, and pinks of the underwater gardens, the mother-of-pearl whirlwind of passing fish. It barely ever rains here, and the conditions are perfect for pearl farming. Rangiroa, Tikehau, Manihi, and Fakarava are the most popular islands. At the eastern edge of Polynesia rises the high island of Mangareva and its ring of islets, the remains of an ancient crater. With few visitors, it also has its fair share of pearl farms.

The Marquesas Islands
Also known as the “Land of Men” in Marquesan (“Te Henua Enata”), these islands surge right out of the Pacific blue like dark green fortresses south of the equator, some 1500km from Tahiti. Of the twelve islands that make up this archipelago, only 6 are inhabited. The most famous ones are Nuku Hiva, Hiva Oa and Ua Pou. A great place to sail, the Marquesas offer few beaches, making each one that much more precious! Pigs, goats, sheep, and horses roam freely amid this splendid landscape.

The Austral Islands
Rurutu, Tubuai, Rimatara, Raivavae, and Rapa: these five high islands make up the southernmost group of islands in French Polynesia. The last inhabited islands in the South Pacific, these islands located way off the usual tourist trail were formed by ancient volcanoes. Apart from Rapa, these islands’ peaks are not as high as those of the other archipelagos, their landscape softer, tamer. With their Marae, ancient ritual places, their tall centuries-old stone tikis, and the still intact walls of their ancient Pa fortresses, these islands still have many secrets left to tell. Their climate allows tropical and temperate species to thrive and is well suited for market gardening, which, along with handicrafts, is the inhabitants’ main bread and butter. The Austral Islands are also on a whale migration route: each year between late July and October you can come here to meet these gentle giants.

Culture

Tahiti’s multiethnic population brings together Polynesians (83%, around 20% of which are of mixed ancestry), Europeans (12%, essentially city-dwellers), and Chinese (5%, their ancestors having settled here at the end of the 19th century). According to the most recent census (November 2002), Tahiti and its islands regroup 245 405 individuals, 75% of which live on the so-called Wind Islands (Tahiti and Moorea), with more than 127 600 people living in the urban area around Papeete (a strip of land measuring around 40 km). The population growth rate is considerable: +11.8% since the 1996 census. This increase can be explained not only by natural demographic growth but also by positive net migration, a result of state officials moving here when they retire.

Between tradition and modernity
Religion holds an important place in this society. Protestants now hold the majority (approx. 45%), followed by Catholics (34%), and, in smaller numbers, Mormons, 7th day Adventists, etc. Churches run youth organisations and play a major role in social and political life. Moreover, demographic analysis indicates westernization (longer life spans, less children per family, etc), a phenomenon that seems confirmed by changes in lifestyles, which tend towards consumerism. If many Polynesians still use local dialects as well as French when talking among themselves, these are becoming less used, especially among the younger generations. Despite the modernization of this society, Polynesian welcoming rituals still retain their authenticity and flamboyance. Welcomed by chants and flower necklaces, visitors start a journey into an enchanting universe as soon as they step on the tarmac – a journey which, somehow, always ends up being too short…

Climate

What’s the best time of year to come to French Polynesia? All year long! Let your interests tell you when to visit: scuba diving, cultural activities, tropical fruits, weddings, end of the year celebrations, etc.). The Polynesian islands benefit from a tropical climate and maximum sunlight. For example, Tuamotu gets close to 3000 hours of sunlight every year!

The temperature is always pleasant thanks to the Pacific trade winds that cool things down throughout the year. On most islands the average temperature is 27°C and lagoon waters stay at a perfect 26°C. Considerably further away from the equator, the Austral and Gambier islands are slightly cooler.