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Extended-stay workation programs have become a staple of the pandemic. And with the recent reopening of French Polynesia to vaccinated Americans, the islands of Tahiti are eager to tap into some of that demand.<\/p>\n
Last week, Tahiti Tourisme put together a roundup of some of the offerings, which range from discounts at the ultraprivate and ultraluxe Brando to family programs at the InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa and private villa rentals.<\/p>\n
In Papeete, a San Francisco entrepreneur who moved his family to the South Pacific islands during the pandemic has put together a “Working Without Borders” program that connects small groups of families for one- to four-week stays.<\/p>\n
Families must apply for the program, which is based out of the InterContinental Tahiti and offers a variety of activities for both adults and kids.<\/p>\n
While the parents work, kids can surf, paddleboard or row traditional Polynesian outrigger canoes. Other activities include morning yoga, group happy hours and other opportunities for the adults to connect.<\/p>\n
In Bora Bora, the Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora recently introduced an extended-stay program that, for visits of 10 more nights, includes an array of complimentary services and amenities, based on length of stay.<\/p>\n
The St. Regis Bora Bora has a Work from Bora Bora deal that includes a pre-arrival consult, an IT butler, complimentary kids club and other amenities for stays of five nights or more.<\/p>\n
The Brando, meanwhile, is offering discounts of 15% for stays of four nights or longer.<\/p>\n
Tahiti Homes is also offering several extended-stay discounts, with weekly rates as much as 40% to 50% off standard nightly prices. Those start at $5,800 a week and include high-speed WiFi, working spaces and air-conditioned bedrooms. All are in quiet areas with nearby shopping and other conveniences, the company said.<\/p>\n