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Family Vacations
Our team is full of family travelers, meaning we know what it takes to make sure everyone enjoys the experience just as much as each other.
Couples Vacations
Our couple itineraries are paced perfectly for you to enjoy the very best a country has to offer whilst making sure you enjoy the quality time together you’re after.
Multi Generational Trips
From very small to very big. Families come in all shapes and sizes, and our multi-generational holidays are perfectly designed to tick the boxes for the whole family.
Group Vacations
No matter what the size or the occasion, we’re well versed in taking larger groups of people away for those special adventures.
Honeymoons
We’ve been crafting dream itineraries for newly married couples for years. Learn more about the ins and outs of our honeymoon service here.
Anniversary Trips
Whether you’re celebrating as a couple, or across multiple generations, our anniversary trips are crafted around the milestone – and the people sharing it.
Travel With Teens
This is a list of the very best places to travel with teenagers – one that’s crammed with bragging rights (for them) and bonding moments (for you).
Grown Up Family Vacations
As your children become adults, your family trips are also due to change and grow. These are our favourite trips for you and your grown up family.
Solo Travel
Our travel experts have experienced the thrills and challenges of solo travel, all with the aim of producing some of our most immersive and exciting itineraries.
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Unusual vacations
The world may be conquered, but enough secrets remain to keep us up all night, dreaming of ways to whisk you off to the most unique corners of the globe. Where first?
Remote Destinations
We’ve chosen these experiences, destinations and adventures to bring you closer to the great outdoors. This is your ticket to our wonderful world.
Adventure vacations
Hike across mountain ridgelines, scramble across glaciers and kayak down rivers – these trips are designed to immerse you in vast wildernesses and ancient cultures.
Beach Vacations
Porcelain shores, perfect seas and swaying palms; the allure of a beach break is hard to ignore. Which is why we handpick the best beachfront boltholes to offer you…
Food Vacations
Food and travel have long gone hand in hand, and we have put together some mouth-watering trips that capture the palate, of countries across the world. Bon appétit.
Safari vacations
With a team of experts that have worked as conservationists and wildlife photographers, we have the expertise to make your safari dreams come true.
Slow Travel
As the world becomes busier, slow travel has never felt so fitting. Whether it’s meeting fishermen in Maine or learning the Dukha-way in Mongolia, take time to connect.
Eclipse Vacations
Eclipse travel celebrates our place in the wider cosmos. Let us take you to wherever in the world the eclipse is at its most arresting, and we’ll do it in style.
Proposal Service
Found the one and want to propose in style? The moment will be a memory forever and we’re here to help you make sure it’s the most perfect moment for you and your loved one.
Train Travel
“It’s not the destination, it’s the journey.” We’ve all heard this, haven’t we? And with these captivating luxury train journeys, we’ll show you the joy to be found travelling across the world by rail.
The Pursuit of Feeling
From impassioned and emotive journeys, to podcasts and our Feelings Engine, you’ll find something to move you and something to soothe you. We want to fire your heart and provide food for your soul.
Set Jetting
Swapping salubrious saloons and questionable lodgings for sumptuous hotels and eye-opening experiences, each of our show-stopping journeys will take you behind scenes of some of TV’s most awe-inspiring locations.
See You in the Moment
Field Trip
Education begins in the classroom, but it’s IRL that younger generations put their lessons to the test. Field Trip is a curriculum of educational encounters around the world.
Take Me On A Story
A series of family experiences celebrating the transformative power of the books we loved when we were young, and the stories our children have come to adore.
Get Lost
Designed as a once-in-a-lifetime challenge, train with elite survival experts before traversing a polar, jungle, coastal, mountain or desert region in your mission back to civilisation.
Blink
Bring it Back
Bring It Back will embed you in an entirely different way of thinking, and of learning about a culture directly from its experts on the ground. You may be surprised by what you discover.
The Great American View
This series of breathtaking journeys culminate in some of America’s most legendary sights. They are the places you’ve always sought out, and now it’s your time to find them.
James Bond
We are proud to have been selected as the official travel partner to curate James Bond inspired trips.
Agatha Christie
We’ve been hand-picked by Agatha Christie Limited to help bring Agatha’s world-famous Grand Tour to life through a series of episodic trips across Africa, Australasia and North America, and a unique prelude in London.
Tasting Notes
Take the Open Road with Auberge
With the iconic hotel brand Auberge Resorts, we’ve created a new series of tailormade, luxurious road trip itineraries. Emblems of America’s most iconic landscapes, regions, and people.
Remarkable Drives of Discovery with Auberge
Following on from the much lauded ‘Take the Open Road’ series, here’s five brand-new bespoke, multi-destination trips created with our friends at Auberge Resorts Collection. Delve deeper than ever before.
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An overseas territory of France made up of 118 idyllic islands. We’ll show you them at their very best.
A traditional Va’a canoe, cutting through the water like a knife through butter. The dropped pitch of himene tarava, the choral music unique to these islands. The sight of Mount Rotui, rearing — moss-covered and broad-shouldered — from the waters of Motu Tapu. The rich, melodious greens and yellows of Gauguin’s paintings of the 1880s and 90s. These islands evoke entire worlds of hibiscus flowers, double-hulled canoes, and the culture of native Polynesia. For us, no island is just a beach, a palm tree, a wave.
Our luxury French Polynesia vacations are built entirely around you. Whether that means an overwater villa in Bora Bora with nothing between you and the reef, a private motu picnic on a deserted islet, or swimming alongside blacktip sharks off the Society Islands’ coral walls — your dedicated travel expert handles every detail, from inter-island logistics to securing the best villa in the right orientation for sunset. Tailor-made island-hopping trips typically start from $8,500 per person for 10 nights.
As ever, if you can’t see it here then we can still plan it for you.
French Polynesia is heaven on earth. With beautiful blue lagoons and silky beaches drenched in year-round sunshine, this formation of exotic islands is exquisite. Unspoiled, barely touched, and over 2,000 miles south of Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean, it feels as though you’re practically at the end of the world. Succumb to complete luxury and hop between Mo’orea, Taha’a, and Bora Bora, each exclusive, paradisiacal island as beautiful as the last.
The South Pacific – a haven of the world’s bluest waters and silkiest sands. We feel there’s more than one blissful quality about this far off place, one of which being the luxurious options for lodging and play. These jaw-dropping islets are refuges for those who have unspoilt coral reefs and five-star resorts at the very top of their bucket lists. Head to Le Taha’a to relax in overwater bungalows and vistas of turquoise waters as far as the eye can see.
Often referred to as heaven on earth, French Polynesia is draped in a blanket of sun and sand. After the chaos of a ceremony, newlyweds will find complete relief and relaxation amongst the many shades of blue on these magical and restoring islands. It’s here that our favorite version of quality time includes private beaches, lengthy diving excursions, glass-encapsulated spas, and luxurious villas.
This idyllic, privately owned oasis is home to perhaps the world’s most exclusive vacation resort. Set within enchanting reefs and surrounded by nothing but towering palm trees and fine, sandy beaches, The Brando allows you to forget the outside world. Spend your time surrendering to the beating sun, swaying in overwater hammocks, and indulging in Michelin-quality cuisine. When the evenings draw in, make yourself comfortable on your private tree-top canopy with hypnotic views over the clear Pacific Ocean.
During your stay on Bora Bora, consider swapping the pearlescent, sandy beaches for the colorful reef to meet some of the Pacific Ocean’s most misunderstood residents. Test your nerves and enjoy a thrilling encounter swimming side-by-side with blacktip sharks and majestic manta rays, with front-row seats as they weave between the coral and schools of exotic fish.
Discover the unforgettable aroma of tropical vanilla on Le Taha’a. Led by a knowledgeable farmer, head deep into a plantation on a unique tour and immerse yourself in the rich flavors of Tahitian vanilla production, before savoring a handful of locally sourced products yourself.
French Polynesia is heaven for honeymooners. We can arrange an intimate evening catered with The Brando’s Michelin-star menu. Enjoy a private, candlelit evening, indulging in exquisite, locally sourced lobster, fresh fish, and vintage wine.
Bora Bora
A captivating coral reef crowned by the majestic peak of Mt Otemanu.
The islets, or motu, of this incredible island have been an evergreen favorite among honeymooners for many years. Pitch-perfect hotels guarantee you access to lagoon boating, hiking, parasailing, and diving – as well as hiking up the basalt peak of Mt Otemanu. Fenced-in by an incredible coral reef, many of its bungalows are perched over the water itself. We’ll make sure you have the best one, of course.
Tahiti
Experience the island where Gauguin made his home.
Disillusioned with the Parisian art scene, Gauguin – in 1895 – returned to Tahiti, where he would settle for six years. His paintings of this period inched toward the more acerbic and angsty, but he remained committed to the intense beauty of this incredible place. Shadowy mountains, plunging waterfalls, and deep forests are fringed by the town of Pape’ete, with seemingly endless beaches and coves.
Mo'orea
Where Cook first set his foot in this corner of the world.
Framed by the jagged, mossy peaks of Mt Rotui and its surrounding crags, this incredibly picturesque part of the Society Islands archipelago has some of the best panoramas and inland hiking trails throughout French Polynesia, especially those in the rainforests at the foot of mighty Mount Tohivea.
Le Tikehau
The Brando
Conrad Bora Bora Nui
The best time to visit French Polynesia is during the dry season, from May to October. Temperatures sit around 75-82F (24-28C), humidity is lower, and the lagoons are at their clearest — ideal for snorkelling, diving, and island hopping between Bora Bora, Moorea, and Le Taha’a. November to April brings warmer temperatures and occasional tropical showers, though resorts are quieter and prices can be lower. The sea is warm year-round, so there is no truly bad time to visit — your Black Tomato travel expert can help you find the best dates around your schedule.
A luxury French Polynesia vacation typically starts from around $6,500 per person for a 10-night trip combining two islands. A tailor-made itinerary covering Bora Bora, Moorea, and Le Taha’a with overwater villas and private experiences usually falls between $8,000 and $15,000 per person. Factors that shape cost include the specific overwater villa category, private inter-island transfers versus shared flights, and the level of exclusive access and private guiding included. Every Black Tomato trip is fully tailor-made, so your travel expert will design something that matches both your ambitions and your budget.
French Polynesia is one of the world’s finest honeymoon destinations, and Bora Bora in particular consistently delivers on the promise. The combination of overwater villas directly above the lagoon, complete privacy on private motus, world-class snorkelling and diving, and genuinely exceptional resort service makes it genuinely difficult to improve on. The remoteness — over 2,000 miles south of Hawaii — is part of the appeal: you are properly away. We would typically recommend combining two or three islands to get the full picture: Moorea for adventure and jungle hiking, Le Taha’a for barefoot luxury and black pearls, and Bora Bora for the iconic finale.
Island hopping in French Polynesia is straightforward when planned well. The main Society Islands — Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora, Raiatea, and Le Taha’a — are connected by short Air Tahiti inter-island flights, high-speed ferries, and private boat transfers. Moorea is just 30 minutes by ferry from Papeete. Bora Bora requires a short flight (around 50 minutes from Tahiti) followed by a boat transfer to your resort. We typically recommend 10-14 nights to cover two or three islands properly without rushing. Your Black Tomato travel expert will handle all connections and logistics — including flight timings, luggage transfers, and any private boat arrangements — so the journey between islands feels seamless rather than disruptive.
The best island in French Polynesia for luxury travel depends on what you are looking for, though Bora Bora is the most iconic choice. The lagoon — ringed by coral reef and dominated by the volcanic peak of Mount Otemanu — is extraordinary, and the overwater bungalow resorts here are among the finest in the world. For something quieter and more intimate, Le Taha’a offers the same quality of overwater villas with far fewer visitors, alongside vanilla plantations and black pearl farms. Moorea suits guests who want more adventure alongside the beauty — jungle hiking, whale watching in season, and excellent diving. We typically recommend combining at least two islands; the contrast between them is part of what makes a French Polynesia trip so memorable.
Yes, combining French Polynesia with Hawaii is one of our most popular longer itineraries. A little-known Air Tahiti Nui flight route connects Honolulu directly with Papeete, making a seamless back-to-back trip achievable without retracing your steps. We typically recommend 15-18 nights to do both destinations properly: Hawaii delivers active adventure — helicopter flights over Kauai’s Na Pali Coast, whale watching off Maui, and hiking Haleakala at dawn — while French Polynesia provides the perfect counterpoint of complete island stillness. It works particularly well as a honeymoon or anniversary itinerary for couples who want both activity and total relaxation in one trip.
