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InterContinental Thalasso Resort & Spa On a barrier reef coral island of “two hearts”, Motu Piti Aau, Intercontinental Thalasso Resort and Spa is unquestionably destined for romance. Its enchanting Blue Lagoon Chapel is a heavenly venue for a wedding ceremony or a renewal of vows. A glass-bottom walkway over the lagoon leads the bride to her waiting groom. While the Thalasso Deep Ocean Spa, the first of its kind in the southern hemisphere which draws on deep sea water to replenish the body’s minerals and restore equilibirum, is the Resort’s centerpiece, guests can immerse in a plethora of cultural and recreational activities including a submarine tour,
turkish bath, helicopter tours, canoeing, shark and ray feeding, kayaking, snorkeling, stargazing and handicraft demonstrations. Gourmet cuisine served in a Polynesian atmosphere is the order of the day in Le Reef, while the Sands is a more casual option. Bubbles Bar is a trendy poolside lounge. From beach villas relax under palms on the shore of the main white sand beach taking in views of Otemanu Mountain. All of overwater villas have a spacious shaded terrace, with direct access to the lagoon, sun lounges and a big pontoon for sunbathing. A glass-bottom coffee table in the suite provides uninterrupted up-close views of the lagoon’s sea life.