the best way to guide a keep at The Brando in French Polynesia

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In the present day: How to guide a keep at The Brando in French Polynesia

The Brando is the final word non-public island resort positioned on French Polynesia’s breathtakingly stunning atoll of Tetiaroa. Tetiaroa spans a spectacular three-mile huge lagoon surrounded by small islands (motus) which are exquisitely pristine and unique solely to the resort’s company and visiting researchers. Entry to the island of Tetiaroa is supplied by Air Tetiaroa by way of a fast 20-minute non-public aircraft flight from Papeete or a one hour flight from Bora Bora. You possibly can learn my evaluation of The Brando right here or watch my YouTube video under.

The non-public island resort options simply 36 huge pool villas & residences, every that includes an ocean-view pool, expansive outside decks and secluded white-sand seaside with lagoon entry frequented by sea turtles, tropical fishes, and unique birds. The Brando provides three eating places showcasing Polynesian-inspired dishes, East/West fusion, basic French delicacies and Japanese specialties. The all-day Beachcomber Cafe is the right place to seize sunsets; Michelin nice eating is featured at Les Mutines; and Nami is an intimate, eight-seat venue serving basic teppanyaki ready by Japanese Chef Kaito Nakamura.

Varua Te Ora Polynesian Spa is the one-of-a-kind spa on the coronary heart of the motu. Right here you can see the long-lasting Fare Manu (“Hen’s Nest”) therapeutic massage bungalow within the treetops, indoor remedy villas and an open-air therapeutic massage pavilion, all perched on a serene lily-covered pond. A steam room, rest space and 24-hour health heart add to the spa expertise.

There’s an abundance of actions for many who wish to be lively. Every seaside villa incorporates a bicycle for every visitor to discover the assorted pathways across the island, take a picnic to a favourite seaside or uncover Jack’s Chilly Plunge, the final word wellness ritual. Visitors can snorkel or dive with tropical fishes, sail or paddle board to a neighboring motu (island), kayak above coral gardens, check their abilities at deep-sea fishing and fly-fishing within the lagoon, discover Hen Island & go to the Queen’s tub within the secret lagoon, or take pleasure in a guided tour of our pioneering sustainable expertise and scientific EcoStation.

Sadly, a keep at The Brando doesn’t come low-cost. On this article, I’ll clarify the very best methods for reserving a vacation at The Brando, one of many world’s most iconic non-public island resorts:

1. Attending to The Brando
2. Two kinds of room charge & the best way to guide

GETTING TO THE BRANDO

The next airways from all over the world supply direct flights to Faa’a Worldwide Airport in Papeete, Tahiti:

When you’ve arrived in French Polynesia, it’s one other brief however spectacular flight to The Brando because the non-public island resort is solely accessible by air. All flights are operated by Air Tetiaroa, Air Tetiaroa operates two 6-passenger Britten Norman aircrafts, in addition to two Twin-Otter aircrafts with a capability of 14 passengers, which depart from a non-public terminal at Faa’a Worldwide Airport in Tahiti (with a non-public lounge) or from Bora Bora airport’s important terminal. The Brando’s reservation brokers will prepare this portion of the journey with you when you’ve confirmed your keep.

• The resort operates day by day flights from Tahiti (one flight within the early morning and one flight within the afternoon). The 20 min flight is brief however spectacular. Common charge is 480 Euros per visitor roundtrip.
• The flight from Bora Bora takes one hour and solely operates as soon as per week (on Tuesdays). Common charge is 896 Euros per visitor roundtrip.

The charges for the flight to The Brando are charged on prime of the package deal that you simply guide and rely upon the season. Promotional provides in addition to reductions for kids and infants might apply.

TWO TYPES OF ROOM RATES & HOW TO BOOK

A minimal keep applies at The Brando: two nights in low & excessive season and 5 nights through the festive season. Whatever the season, The Brando provides two kinds of room charges: the mattress & breakfast charge (which incorporates an American breakfast) and the all-inclusive charge. The kind of charge you have an interest in will decide your finest technique to guide a keep at The Brando.

The “breakfast & villa solely” package deal contains:

• An expensive non-public beachfront villa
• American breakfast day by day (on the restaurant or within the privateness of the villa)
• Entry to the health heart and tennis court docket
• Seashore gear: kayak, paddle board, outrigger canoe, snorkeling gear
• A bicycle per particular person on the Villa (additionally obtainable for kids)
• 24/7 limitless on-line entry to a collection of worldwide newspapers and magazines
• Limitless WIFI Web entry from each the Villa and public areas

The day by day all inclusive charge contains:

• An expensive non-public beachfront villa
• All meals within the eating venues. Premium objects can be found at a further cost.
• 24-hour in-villa eating. A surcharge of 80 Euro by order might apply from 10pm to 06am.
• Most drinks (bottled water, mushy drinks, beers, wines, French champagne and spirits); premium wines and spirits can be found at a further cost.
• One tour per particular person and per day from the checklist proposed by the Concierge, on a shared foundation
• Spa remedies on the Varua Polynesian Spa:
  • One 50 min spa remedy per villa per day with the One Bed room Villa
  • Two 50 min spa remedies per villa per day with the Two Bed room Villa
  • Three 50 min spa remedies per villa per day with the Three Bed room Villa
• Entry to the health heart and tennis court docket
• Seashore gear: kayak, paddle board, outrigger canoe, snorkeling gear
• A bicycle per particular person on the Villa (additionally obtainable for kids)
• 24/7 limitless on-line entry to a collection of worldwide newspapers and magazines
• Limitless WIFI Web entry from each the villa and public areas

Should you’re going for the all-inclusive charge, chances are you’ll as nicely guide straight by way of the web site of The Brando, since this packages contains all the things (no journey agent can supply any extra extras). One other incentive for reserving by way of the web site is that The Brando provides a reduction for prolonged stays: 10% off the general public rom charge for stays of three consecutive nights, and 15% off the general public rom charge for stays of 4 consecutive nights. This supply will not be legitimate although for stays through the Christmas Holidays, Easter Holidays, and the summer time months of July and August.

Should you’re going for the “Breakfast & Villa” charge, it may be a good suggestion to guide a package deal by way of a Virtuoso journey agent or by way of your bank card firm, since this can add just a few additional perks to your reservation that may prevent some cash whereas on website.

Once you guide the “Breakfast & Villa” charge by way of Virtuoso, this can get you the next perks:

• Day by day Buffet breakfast (included in charges)
• One-time, 100 Euro resort credit score, per keep (not relevant to the Hinerava Pearl Store, the Boutique, or Varua Te Ora Polynesian Spa)
• Early check-in/late check-out, topic to availability
• Complimentary Wi-Fi

Once you personal an American Categorical bank card and you’re a Platinum Card member, you possibly can guide The Brando by way of Amex Positive Accommodations & Resorts. This can give you roughly the identical advantages as while you would guide The Brando by way of the Virtuoso, aside from a assured late check-out at 4p (which turns out to be useful when you have got a return flight within the night):

• Room improve upon arrival when obtainable
• Day by day (continental) breakfast for 2 individuals
• Assured late 4pm check-out time
• Midday check-in when obtainable
• A spa, meals, and/or beverage credit score (valued at a minimal of US$ 100 USD)

Once you personal a Citi Status Card (USA residents solely) you may make use of the fourth evening free profit: while you guide a 4 evening keep at The Brando, you’ll get reimbursed the price of the fourth evening, minus any taxes and repair charges. The fourth evening profit is calculated primarily based on the typical nightly charge of your full keep. Reservations should be made by Thankyou.com or the Citi Status Concierge and you could pay in your keep along with your Citi Status Card, ThankYou factors, or a mix of the 2.

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