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When In Tahiti, Do As the Le Méridien Does

Where: Tamanu, Tahiti, French Polynesia, 97718

It's sad, but it's true: if you're in the midst of a dream vacation week on Tahiti, there is a point at which you will get antsy to do something other than slather yourself in tanning oil and kick back with John Grisham. This is exactly what the Le Méridien Tahiti discovered last year after it launched L’Atelier du Chef, a series of intimate cooking classes with hands-on instruction from Executive Chef Sebastien Philizot. The program ended up being so popular as an addition to the all-inclusive escape that Le Méridien is back in 2009 with an entire series of "culture offerings" at L'Atelier, the resort's artist space.

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Time to Brush Up on Your Fifth Grade Geography

Where: Tamanu, P.O. Box 380595, Tahiti, French Polynesia, 97718

You might want to brush up on your knowledge of French Polynesia.

In celebration of its 10th anniversary, Air Tahiti Nui has launched a quiz contest centered on trivia of the collection of isles. Correctly answer the questions, and be entered to win a free trip to Tahiti on the airline, departing from New York or Los Angeles, as well as one night at the Le Méridien Tahiti (pictured), which sits on the white sandy beaches of the Punaauia region. (Sounds good, oui?)

Two winners will be announced each week through November 30, and with 10 trips up for grabs, your chance of winning ain’t too shabby.

It’s just cultivating that little bit of French Polynesian smarts you have to worry about, because really, what else do you know about it except that you want to go there. Now. For free.

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Art Imitates Life At Le Meridien Tahiti

Where: Tamanu, Tahiti, French Polynesia, 97718

Le Méridien Tahiti is expanding the respite it offers art-conscious travelers. Last year, the hotel opened L'Atelier, an onsite gallery and workshop center featuring the teachings and creations of South Pacific artists.

Taking it one step further, guests no longer have to leave their rooms to unleash their inner Bob Ross. With the Tahitian sunset through the window, visitors can use the included easel, canvas, and pastels that come, just as reliably as the mini bar, with every room to try and recreate the island's beauty.

Winter rates at the hotel start at $152 per person per night in a lagoon room which includes breakfast. The three-hour art workshops start at $120. And if you plan on staying over Christmas morning, the resort is hosting a first-ever Artistic Holiday Scavenger Hunt with the chance to win a free art lesson from L’Atelier. Good luck.

[Photo: Madar]

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