Immortalized by late 19th and early 20th century painter Paul Gaugin, French Polynesia is internationally known as a south Pacific paradise. Guests of the Sheraton Moorea Lagoon Resort and Spa can enjoy the island's many white sandy beaches and crystal blue waters including snorkeling. Whale and dolphin watching tours can be arranged by the hotel. Guest can choose to go for a drive around this lush, green, mountainous island with some peaks exceeding 2,000 meters. Couples and families will want to visit Belvedere Lookout, which is located between Cook's and Oponohu Bay. Guests of this hotel may cool off in the outdoor hotel pool or sunbathe the day away on their private lanai. The hotel's spa offers many services. Guests can savor a fine meal at Arii Vahine or Rotui Grill restaurant, which specializes in international and local cuisine. Rooms offer air conditioning and balconies.