We love planning celebratory trips for our families…including exotic and romantic getaways to commemorate a special wedding anniversary.  The Silversteins from Parkland, FL recently returned from such a trip to Tahiti.  Their first stop was Le Taha’a, a luxury resort located on the private islet of Motu Tautau just off the island of Taha’a. They flew from the US into Papeete, Tahiti, then flew onto the island of Raiatea where a private boat took them right to the resort.  They said it was a perfect resort to start their trip and unwind as the resort had several restaurants for dinner (including a private romantic dinner they enjoyed), plenty of water activities and the islet was nice for walking & exploring.  Special anniversary and Virtuoso added amenities included an upgrade to the Royal Suite, a 3-course dinner, a couples massage, and resort credits!  Their spacious suite had a private pool, beachfront patio, and access to a private gym. The Silversteins love to hike; so we arranged for a private hiking guide. Lorenzo was very knowledgeable and informative. He explained that most Tahitians have low stress which is why they smile so much!  After four nights, the couple then chartered a 52 ft. catamaran for three nights.  The captain and one crew picked them up at the resort. The bedroom was small, as was expected.  But the staff spoke and understood English very well, plus the food was the most delicious and freshest of their entire trip.  Their days were spent relaxing, snorkeling, and enjoying the views.  The boat charter ended at their second resort, the St. Regis Bora Bora. This was a larger resort that provided golf cart service and bicycles for getting around, but they preferred to walk.  They stayed in an upgraded over-the-water bungalow, a highlight of any Tahitian travel experience.  Their St. Regis experience also included a Canoe Breakfast…a huge meal delivered by water to their room. They also enjoyed a private snorkel trip. This special trip ended with a boat ride to the Bora Bora airport (the only way to reach it!) for their flight back to Tahiti.  We arranged for a driver to take them to dinner on arrival before the long flight back home.  The trip highlight was the plethora of marine life they saw which was ideal for these seasoned scuba divers.  They went snorkeling and/or scuba diving once or twice every day! The coral reefs are thriving in Tahiti, unlike in Florida. They said it was amazing to see huge manta rays swim amongst so many fish and witness non-aggressive blacktip sharks. They were equally thrilled to see over 50 eagle rays moving in formation, truly resembling eagle birds!