Idyllic Moorea island, 10 minutes by air from Papeete, is definitely for would-be castaways with a taste for comfort and self-indulgence, a world where the only energy you will expend will be dedicated to relaxing by the beach and pool, and enjoying some superb water sports. Moorea’s luxury Beachcomber Inter-Continental Resort is a 30-minute drive from the airport, and enjoys a wonderful setting amid frangipani and hibiscus flowers, overlooking a beach-fringed turquoise lagoon. It offers outstanding land and water sports, a wealth of guests activities including the unique ‘Dolphin Quest’.