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Aug30

Sun – kissed fun

The Hilton Bora Bora Nui has the largest and beautiful white sand beach in Bora Bora. Charming, comfortable overwater bungalows … turquoise waters … white sand….. a secluded setting with nothing between you and the horizon. This 5 star luxury hotel to Bora Bora is for visitors wanting very good snorkeling and luxurious accommodations. The stunning lagoon is the perfect tropical playground to be explored with your snorkel.

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Oct18

Far away from civilisation

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Kia Ora Sauvage is a little heaven of peace on a private “motu” islet. On the atoll of Rangiroa, just an hour by plane from Papeete, the capital of Tahiti. Created with traditional, natural, Polynesian materials – each bungalow is a work of art. For the visitor who truly wants to get away from it all!

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Jul23

Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora

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Bora Bora is one of the most desirable and picturesque destinations in the world. Ultramodern Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora is opening in 2008 and it is already moved to a #1 rating of 19 hotels on tripadvisor.com. 100 exotic overwater bungalows and 7 beachfront villas with private pools are immersing you in unique spirit of French Polynesia.

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Apr13

Marquesas Islands

The Marquesas Islands also emerged as ”The land of men” are a small group of volcanic islands in French Polynesia, a collectivization of France in the southern Pacific Ocean. The highest point in the region is the peak of Mount Oave, located on Ua Pu island at 1, 230m above sea level. Ua Pu is the third largest of the Marquesas Islands and the only major island that was unified under a single monarch prior to the arrival of European explorers.

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Jan07

Manihi Pearl, French Polynesia

Manihi is coral island in the Tuamotu Archipelago. The atoll is 1 hour 10 minutes direct flight from Papeete and 520km mortheast of Tahiti. The island is surounded by cristal clear waters with spectacular underwater gardens and fish of every imaginable size, shape and colour.

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Dec18

Taha’a Island, French Polynesia

This absolutely amazing resort is located a short distance from the isle of Bora Bora, only 35 minutes by boat or a mere 10 minutes in helicopter. There is also a shuttle which provides a convenient way to discover Taha’a and nearby islands. Experience the Taha’a Private Island and Spa, the most luxurious resort in French Polynesia.

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Oct07

Best Beaches Bora Bora

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Bora Bora – Unquestionably the most mythical of the Pacific islands remains the island of all dreams.
So much has been written about Bora Bora, and yet it is hard to find the right words to describe the magic that emanates from this island.
Seen from the air, Bora Bora has been compared to that of “a tiny emerald in a setting of turquoise, encircled by a sheltering necklace of sparkling pearls”.

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Sep24

Are you ready for some surfing at Teahupoo

Are you ready for some surfing at Teahupoo Teahupoo (pronounced Cho-poo) is a world-renowned surfing location off the south-east of Tahiti, located in Papeete Island, French Polynesia, southern Pacific Ocean. It is known for its heavy, glassy waves, often reaching 2-3m (7-10ft) and higher. It is the site of the annual Billabong Pro Tahiti surf competition, part of the World Championship Tour (WCT) of the ASP World Tour professional surfing circuit and used to be one stop in the World Tour of the International Bodyboarding Association.

Tahiti’s Teahupoo is essentially a glorified closeout – a hideous, deadly barrel promising a heap of trouble for even the most capable of surfers. No other surf spot extracts a higher toll than Teahupoo, the heaviest wave in the world.

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