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Dreaming
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ith 118 islands and atolls to
choose from, Tahiti and her is-
lands offer a wonderful South Pacific
like no other. The moment you alight
from the plane, you are warmly wel-
comed by ukulele-strumming locals
and woven flower necklaces.
The very sounds of the islands are
calming, from the gentle waves of
the lagoons lapping the white sand
beaches to the muted rustling of palm
trees. But for the ultimate in relaxa-
tion, be sure to visit a spa.
Ever since ancient times, massage
or Taurumi has been a central tenet of
French Polynesian life and culture. In
more modern times, the art of wellbe-
ing has become second-nature in Ta-
hiti and her islands. Each hotel and
resort on the islands features its own
spa, blending traditional massage tech-
niques with expertise from around the
world to offer a truly holistic and relax-
ing experience. Tahiti's lush vegeta-
tion is the source for all Tahitian spa
products, with tropical fruits such as
pawpaw, grapefruit and mango used
in rich, moisturising creams and oils,
while pure sea salt and seaweed straight
from the surrounding lagoons are key
ingredients in invigorating scrubs and
soothing wraps.
For a truly indulgent experience,
opt for a pearl powder treatment,
where crushed black pearls are used.
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Ever since ancient
times, massage or
Taurumi has been a
central tenet of French
Polynesian life