Tahiti is a dream destination, perfect for those wanting to escape big city nonsense and enjoy some of the best diving and snorkelling in the world. Here are Megan Singleton's picks for what to do on this little island 30 minutes by ferry from Papeete.
Motu picnic
Book this lunch trip which also includes snorkelling to watch your guides feed stingrays and reef sharks. You'll land on a little motu (tiny sand island) where a picnic table is set up and a barbecue is sizzling. But the highlight is the fresh poisson cru (raw fish with coconut milk and lemon juice) made for you by a shirtless Tahitian bloke.
Helmet dive
If you don't SCUBA dive then helmet diving could be for you. No experience required to don these Russian dive helmets and glide to the ocean floor just off a motu not far from the Intercontinental Hotel. You'll walk like an astronaut across the white sand as colourful fish swim around you - and if you're lucky you'll get to pat some stingrays.
