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Frommer's Exceptional

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban were among the first to honeymoon at this superluxurious resort that opened in 2007 on Motu Omee, on the northeastern side of the lagoon. They took the 1,208-sq.-m (13,000-sq.-ft.) Royal Estate, a walled-off compound with its own pool. Apparently the chef even came over and prepared their meals, for no guest ever caught a glimpse of the celebrity duo. The Royal Estate sits on land beside its own beach. If I were a quazillionaire, however, I would have opted for one of the Royal Over Water Villas, which have their own swimming pools with terrific views of Bora Bora. I am not pulling your leg: They have swimming pools built into their overwater decks. That's really all I need to say about the St. Regis, which is over-the-top in all respects, even its Hono Iti kids' club, where your little scions can surf the Net at high speed. The guest quarters come in eight categories, from land-based villas with pools to stripped-down overwater bungalows. Stripped down, that is, in that they do not have pools or even Jacuzzis. Shame on you if you have to settle for one of those luxurious hovels! Butlers are on call for all units. The overwater units extend from man-made islets reaching far out into the lagoon, so be prepared for some serious walking to reach the central complex. Or call for a golf cart.

Copyright: Excerpted from Frommer's Tahiti & French Polynesia, 2nd Edition, (c) 2008, Wiley Publishing, Inc.

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