Sheraton Morrea Lagoon Resort & Spa
Contact: Kim Marshall
310-452-1234
kim@themarshallplan.com
MOOREA, TAHITI – It’s known as the “Magical Island” with its impossibly lush gardens, majestic velvet green mountains and mist-covered waterfalls, where Captain Cook and his explorers first landed in Tahiti …and where the soldiers in the musical "South Pacific" dreamed of escaping to.
Ah, Moorea. The ultimate enchantress, mysterious sister to the larger island of Tahiti in the French Polynesian islands. Surrounded by colorful coral reef, with sheer, imposing mountains that are mirrored in the dark waters of its bays, Moorea is also called the “Island of Love". The heart-shaped island is considered to be the inspiration for James Michener's mythical romantic island of Bali Hai, and the natural backdrop for the legendary paintings of French impressionist, Paul Gauguin.
What better place to experience the dramatic splendor of Moorea than from an overwater bungalow at the island's most luxurious resort, set amidst abundant tropical gardens and complete with its own dazzling 10-acre lagoon? Nestled between the island’s Cook's and Oponohu bays, the luxury resort embraces the white sandy beach along its brilliant turquoise lagoon.
For refinement, romance and escape, the Sheraton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa offers the best of the island and the ultimate island getaway experience, including luxurious thatched-roof overwater bungalows that provide an unforgettable South Seas experience.
Imagine relaxing in the privacy of your overwater bungalow, listening to the soft music of the waves and gazing through the glass “window” in the floor to contemplate the colorful ballet of tropical fish. To see them even closer, you have only to reach for the snorkel & mask provided in your closet and slide along the pontoon ladder into the warm waters of the lagoon.
Guests have a choice of Garden, Beachfront and Overwater Bungalows. On land each fare (Tahitian for house) stands amidst luxurious gardens or on the beachfront. The 42 Garden Bungalows each have an individual garden and 22 are adjoining twin bungalows. And each bungalow features a private outdoor shower, which gives sun-dried a whole new meaning… You can step right out onto the beach from any of the hotel’s 7 Beachfront Bungalows. And finally, Sheraton Moorea has 57 exotic Overwater Bungalows.
Especially popular with honeymooners, the "island on an island" overwater rooms are connected by winding, wooden walkways built on stilts over the lagoon, with the ultimate location being at the end of the overwater walkway in a “Horizon Bungalow,” with 180 degree-views of land & sea.
All of the Sheraton Moorea’s bungalows are finely decorated in Polynesian style with exotic wood and feature private terraces with outside showers, ceiling fans, indoor clawfooted tubs and a separate tile & wood shower. Available in Beachfront or Overwater choices, the single or twin bungalows include all modern conveniences, such as individually-controlled air conditioning, direct dial phone, TV and CD player, safe, mini bar and tea- and coffee-making facilities.
The traditional luxury of its bungalow accommodations and the famed quality of its customer service have made the Sheraton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa one of the best-loved resorts in French Polynesia—and an experience no guest ever forgets.
FROM THE SEA TO THE SPA
The sea beckons from all points of the Sheraton Moorea. In fact, the coral reef surrounding Moorea goes so far out that the crystal clear water is only chest deep in many areas, making it ideal for snorkelers to see a wide variety of marine life. And the hotel offers a myriad of complimentary ways to get wet in the lagoon. Guests can use diving equipment, an outrigger canoe, a pedal-boat or a kayak for a peaceful ride on the blue waters of the lagoon.
Other exciting underwater options include Aqua Walking (a safe and comfortable way to visit the ocean floor); Night Diving (for certified Scuba divers); and a ride on the Aquascope; an ecologically sound small submarine that will take you to visit dolphins, rays and even watch a shark feeding. There are also daily boat tours of the island, including stops to watch spinner dolphins at play and even get out onto the beach of one of the many motus (tiny islands) and have a majestic manta ray swim into your lap!
The Mandara Spa is an oasis of relaxation at the Sheraton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa. Tropical flowers and fruits are the foundation of the treatments and massages, offered under the sun on a terrace, under the Tahitian moonlight or even in the privacy of your own bungalow.
While in Moorea, you will be able to choose from the most extensive selection of black pearls available in the world. Tahiti Perles at the Sheraton Moorea is renowned for its exquisite black pearls found in the ideal conditions of the atolls of the Tuamotu and Gambier archipelagos of French Polynesia.
Hotel guests also have free access to tennis courts and the fitness room. And each evening around sunset at the hotel, guests can observe demonstrations of Polynesian tradition such as coconut palm braiding, wood carving, the making of tapa cloth, mother-of-pearl carving, instructions for tying the native sarong or pareo, lessons in making Tahitian fish marinade, even an initiation to the Tahitian tattoo and Tahitian dance – with an introductory lesson included!
WEDDING, HONEYMOON CAPITAL OF THE WORLD
Finally, if romance is your heart’s desire, you can experience a traditional Polynesian island wedding or renewal of vows, complete with an arrival to the beach by canoe, where you will be greeted by a festive band of local musicians. The bride is prepared for the wedding, massaged with native Monoi Oil and dressed like a Tahitian Princess; while the groom is taken by canoe to a small beach where he is tattooed (with a water soluble, felt-tipped pen) and dressed like a Tahitian Chief. The beautiful, charming ritual is performed in the Marae (Ceremonial Grounds) and translated by an interpreter, while the village's women sing traditional songs of love.
DISCOVERING THE ISLAND OF MOOREA
By Land: The concierge will be happy to arrange diverse ways for you to discover the enchanting island of Moorea. Guests can visit the Opunohu Valley by 4x4, rent cars or scooters or enjoy a circle island tour by bus. Horseback riding with breathtaking views or mountain bike rentals to tour the island at your own pace are also available.
By Sea: Hire a speedboat and its captain to sail around the island with a stop on a motu for a picnic or on a sailboat or canoe for a sunset cruise. Line fishing off a reef or offshore fishing excursions “Tea Nui” are also available. For a slightly faster pace, try water-skiing (beginners and skilled skiers), a ride on a Jet Ski or paragliding!
Whatever you choose to do, you’ll savor the unique serenity and mystery of Moorea, the ultimate island refuge—and you’ll never forget your stay at the Magical Island.
The Sheraton Moorea Resort & Spa, the Sheraton Hotel Tahiti, and the new Luxury Collection resort the Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa -- are the three Starwood Resorts in French Polynesia. For more information, contact your preferred travel professional or 800 782-9488 or visit us on the Web at www.starwoodtahiti.com.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with approximately 850 properties in more than 95 countries and 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood® Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels and resorts with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, Sheraton®, Westin®, Four Points® by Sheraton, W®, Le Méridien® and the recently announced aloftSM. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com.
310-452-1234
kim@themarshallplan.com
SHERATON MOOREA LAGOON RESORT & SPA
ESCAPE TO “BALI HAI” – THE “MAGICAL ISLAND”
AND STAY AT THE MOST LUXURIOUS HOTEL ON MOOREA
ESCAPE TO “BALI HAI” – THE “MAGICAL ISLAND”
AND STAY AT THE MOST LUXURIOUS HOTEL ON MOOREA
MOOREA, TAHITI – It’s known as the “Magical Island” with its impossibly lush gardens, majestic velvet green mountains and mist-covered waterfalls, where Captain Cook and his explorers first landed in Tahiti …and where the soldiers in the musical "South Pacific" dreamed of escaping to.
Ah, Moorea. The ultimate enchantress, mysterious sister to the larger island of Tahiti in the French Polynesian islands. Surrounded by colorful coral reef, with sheer, imposing mountains that are mirrored in the dark waters of its bays, Moorea is also called the “Island of Love". The heart-shaped island is considered to be the inspiration for James Michener's mythical romantic island of Bali Hai, and the natural backdrop for the legendary paintings of French impressionist, Paul Gauguin.
What better place to experience the dramatic splendor of Moorea than from an overwater bungalow at the island's most luxurious resort, set amidst abundant tropical gardens and complete with its own dazzling 10-acre lagoon? Nestled between the island’s Cook's and Oponohu bays, the luxury resort embraces the white sandy beach along its brilliant turquoise lagoon.
For refinement, romance and escape, the Sheraton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa offers the best of the island and the ultimate island getaway experience, including luxurious thatched-roof overwater bungalows that provide an unforgettable South Seas experience.
Imagine relaxing in the privacy of your overwater bungalow, listening to the soft music of the waves and gazing through the glass “window” in the floor to contemplate the colorful ballet of tropical fish. To see them even closer, you have only to reach for the snorkel & mask provided in your closet and slide along the pontoon ladder into the warm waters of the lagoon.
Guests have a choice of Garden, Beachfront and Overwater Bungalows. On land each fare (Tahitian for house) stands amidst luxurious gardens or on the beachfront. The 42 Garden Bungalows each have an individual garden and 22 are adjoining twin bungalows. And each bungalow features a private outdoor shower, which gives sun-dried a whole new meaning… You can step right out onto the beach from any of the hotel’s 7 Beachfront Bungalows. And finally, Sheraton Moorea has 57 exotic Overwater Bungalows.
Especially popular with honeymooners, the "island on an island" overwater rooms are connected by winding, wooden walkways built on stilts over the lagoon, with the ultimate location being at the end of the overwater walkway in a “Horizon Bungalow,” with 180 degree-views of land & sea.
All of the Sheraton Moorea’s bungalows are finely decorated in Polynesian style with exotic wood and feature private terraces with outside showers, ceiling fans, indoor clawfooted tubs and a separate tile & wood shower. Available in Beachfront or Overwater choices, the single or twin bungalows include all modern conveniences, such as individually-controlled air conditioning, direct dial phone, TV and CD player, safe, mini bar and tea- and coffee-making facilities.
The traditional luxury of its bungalow accommodations and the famed quality of its customer service have made the Sheraton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa one of the best-loved resorts in French Polynesia—and an experience no guest ever forgets.
FROM THE SEA TO THE SPA
The sea beckons from all points of the Sheraton Moorea. In fact, the coral reef surrounding Moorea goes so far out that the crystal clear water is only chest deep in many areas, making it ideal for snorkelers to see a wide variety of marine life. And the hotel offers a myriad of complimentary ways to get wet in the lagoon. Guests can use diving equipment, an outrigger canoe, a pedal-boat or a kayak for a peaceful ride on the blue waters of the lagoon.
Other exciting underwater options include Aqua Walking (a safe and comfortable way to visit the ocean floor); Night Diving (for certified Scuba divers); and a ride on the Aquascope; an ecologically sound small submarine that will take you to visit dolphins, rays and even watch a shark feeding. There are also daily boat tours of the island, including stops to watch spinner dolphins at play and even get out onto the beach of one of the many motus (tiny islands) and have a majestic manta ray swim into your lap!
The Mandara Spa is an oasis of relaxation at the Sheraton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa. Tropical flowers and fruits are the foundation of the treatments and massages, offered under the sun on a terrace, under the Tahitian moonlight or even in the privacy of your own bungalow.
While in Moorea, you will be able to choose from the most extensive selection of black pearls available in the world. Tahiti Perles at the Sheraton Moorea is renowned for its exquisite black pearls found in the ideal conditions of the atolls of the Tuamotu and Gambier archipelagos of French Polynesia.
Hotel guests also have free access to tennis courts and the fitness room. And each evening around sunset at the hotel, guests can observe demonstrations of Polynesian tradition such as coconut palm braiding, wood carving, the making of tapa cloth, mother-of-pearl carving, instructions for tying the native sarong or pareo, lessons in making Tahitian fish marinade, even an initiation to the Tahitian tattoo and Tahitian dance – with an introductory lesson included!
WEDDING, HONEYMOON CAPITAL OF THE WORLD
Finally, if romance is your heart’s desire, you can experience a traditional Polynesian island wedding or renewal of vows, complete with an arrival to the beach by canoe, where you will be greeted by a festive band of local musicians. The bride is prepared for the wedding, massaged with native Monoi Oil and dressed like a Tahitian Princess; while the groom is taken by canoe to a small beach where he is tattooed (with a water soluble, felt-tipped pen) and dressed like a Tahitian Chief. The beautiful, charming ritual is performed in the Marae (Ceremonial Grounds) and translated by an interpreter, while the village's women sing traditional songs of love.
DISCOVERING THE ISLAND OF MOOREA
By Land: The concierge will be happy to arrange diverse ways for you to discover the enchanting island of Moorea. Guests can visit the Opunohu Valley by 4x4, rent cars or scooters or enjoy a circle island tour by bus. Horseback riding with breathtaking views or mountain bike rentals to tour the island at your own pace are also available.
By Sea: Hire a speedboat and its captain to sail around the island with a stop on a motu for a picnic or on a sailboat or canoe for a sunset cruise. Line fishing off a reef or offshore fishing excursions “Tea Nui” are also available. For a slightly faster pace, try water-skiing (beginners and skilled skiers), a ride on a Jet Ski or paragliding!
Whatever you choose to do, you’ll savor the unique serenity and mystery of Moorea, the ultimate island refuge—and you’ll never forget your stay at the Magical Island.
The Sheraton Moorea Resort & Spa, the Sheraton Hotel Tahiti, and the new Luxury Collection resort the Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa -- are the three Starwood Resorts in French Polynesia. For more information, contact your preferred travel professional or 800 782-9488 or visit us on the Web at www.starwoodtahiti.com.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with approximately 850 properties in more than 95 countries and 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood® Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels and resorts with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, Sheraton®, Westin®, Four Points® by Sheraton, W®, Le Méridien® and the recently announced aloftSM. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com.
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