LE TAHA’A ISLAND RESORT & SPA, French Polynesia

From your villa watch the sun set behind distant Bora Bora’s silhouette as the intoxicating scent of vanilla soothes your spirit. Shaped like a flower, the island of Le Taha’a is only accessible by boat from the remote island of Raiatea––less than an hour’s flight from Tahiti. Perfectly secluded, you are free to leave island crowds behind and privately experience the home of the Tahitian vanilla orchid, among the jungles where most of the vanilla is produced in French Polynesia. Enjoy an elegant and adventurous playground at The Royal Beach Villas private plunge pools and tropical gardens. The interior features two luxuriously large bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms, two outside bathtubs and showers. Perhaps the overwater suite better fits your mood with the thrill of floating above the clear blue lagoon and views of exotic sea life. The Vanilla Island finds coconut groves, with watermelon and banana fields. You’ll taste plenty of the sweet spice in local cuisine and healing treatments. Her sweet tranquillity and pristine beaches allure. Ideal for hiking, those that want to get their adventure on can take the Jeep Safari which not only gives you a thrill checking out exotic flora and fauna, but also lands you at the two island must-sees––the pearl farm and vanilla plantation. The island delivers whatever your flavour of romance. Tiny islets, or motu, pepper the crystal lagoon each with white sand beaches and swaying palm trees, the ultimate private setting for a romantic picnic lunch. Effortlessly drift over a shallow coral garden between Motu Maharare and Motu Tautau among scores of exotic, colourful tropical fish or dive the shipwrecks, jet ski or sail; there’s enough to do or not do to keep your romance alive. letahaa.com