A selection of top hotels in Bora Bora (which can easily be substituted in our Classic itinerary).

Intercontinental Thalasso Spa

The new InterContinental resort is found on its own coral island, Moto Piti Aau, on the edge of the coral reef. Its centrepiece is the Deep Ocean thalassotherapy spa, managed by Algotherm, and the funky bar area. Other distractions include canoeing and snorkeling by day, plus spectacular views of the Mount Otemanu, or cocktailing, dining and stargazing at night.

Price 7 nights low season (Nov – May) from £2144pp and high season (June – Oct) from £2451pp including half board in an overwater bungalow. Supplement on French Polynesian Classic itinerary from £588pp low season and from £780pp high season.

St Regis

This super luxurious resort is often the choice of A list celebrities who can hide away in their overwater bungalows, some with their own private pool, or escape to the spa located on its own private island. There are also some gorgeous oceanfront villas and a 3 bedroom Royal Estate, Polynesia’s answer to a city hotel’s Presidential Suite.

Price 7 nights low season (Nov - May) from £2119pp and high season (June - Oct) from £2448pp including breakfast in an overwater bungalow. Supplement for half board from £609pp. Supplement on French Polynesian Classic itinerary from £537pp low season and from £751pp high season.

Le Meridien

99 tropically-themed bungalows, either perched over the lagoon with glass bottomed floors or on the edge of the ivory sands, shaded by coconuts. As well as an area specifically devoted to couples, its safe lagoon (with resident turtles) is ideal for families, especially those staying in the new 2 bedroom Pool Beach suites which can sleep up to five. Lots of activities too, including sailing, scuba, jet skiing and traditional Polynesian outrigger canoeing.

Price 7 nights low season (Nov - May) from £1971pp includes complimentary half board) and high season (June - Oct) from £2380pp (includes complimentary breakfast, supplement for half board from £398pp) in an overwater bungalow. Supplement on French Polynesian Classic itinerary from £388pp low season and from £682pp high season.