Each family stay is independently run and offers the chance to connect with the people managing daily operations. Photo / Erika Ebsworth-GooldWhat you can expectMy family stay experience began near Tahiti’s capital, Papeete, when I opted for an island tour. They’d prepared a large traditional lunch, and we feasted right on the water. A small adjacent cottage serves as their own family stay, which they rent out. After a short drive down a dirt road, we boarded a small water ferry to the small inn.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 01, 2026 06:03 UTC