Tahitians have a long history of massage, which they call the "taurumi" tradition, and an abundance of natural ingredients - from soft black sand and rich monoi oil to fresh papaya and pineapple - that are beneficial to the skin.
It's no surprise then, that almost every resort on islands such as Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora has a spa. They range from single-room day spas to elaborate complexes with extensive treatment menus.
Here, the couples-centric Kahaia Spa Suite at the Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora is one of the newest and most indulgent in Tahiti.