3 Best Places to Shop in Bora Bora with Maupiti, French Polynesia

Deep Ocean Spa by Algotherm has the only Thalassotherapy spa in the South Pacific, which means it uses seawater pumped from 2,500 feet (762 meters) below the ocean's surface in therapies to replenish body minerals and restore equilibrium. Before your treatment, take a soak in a private Jacuzzi with views out to Mt. Otemanu. The spa also has a long list of exotic treatments.

Manea Spa uses locally made products such as monoi oil and tamanu balm (from the sacred Te Ati tree) in all its treatments; the ingredients are used in Pearl Resort spas across French Polynesia. The all-Tahitian staff are trained in an endless range of massages, four-hand massage technique, and barefoot bodywork.

Miri Miri Spa is located on its own little island, which is connected to the main resort island by a walkway. It has a little waterfall and pool and the entire spa occupies 13,000 square feet (1,207 square meters). Seven suites provide the ultimate in pampering including the intriguing signature treatment, the Heremoana Facial. It begins with a pressure point massage using warmed black pearls followed by the application of a mother-of-pearl salve, which is part of the Robert Wan cosmetic range; it leaves the face refreshed and hydrated.