There's something magical about the Tahitian island of Moorea, and it's not just Mount Rotui (Magic Mountain), pictured above. The mystical name of the peak was inspired by the bewitching views of the heart-shaped island offered to hikers from its heavenly heights. For landlubbers and water lovers alike, these over-water bungalows at the InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa are equally enchanting: Hop on one of 13 daily flights operated out of the Moorea Airport on the northeast corner of the island, then wave down a taxi for the 30-minute drive to the resort. Once you arrive, wander through 27 acres to the west of Cook and Opunohu Bays and try to count the 165 different flora species -- from stunning red hibiscus blooms to mesmerizing white tiare flowers -- that grow in the gardens. Make your way to the resort's Hélène Spa, where therapists conjure healing from volcanic stones and bamboo shoots. Follow the boardwalk back to one of 50 over-water bungalows bedecked in island-grown decor (mahogany panels, wicker furniture, bamboo floors). Then dip into the lagoon and let Mount Rotui work its magic. moorea.intercontinental.com
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