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With overwater bungalows,

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to teeming wildlife and tropical jungle,

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Bora Bora’s reputation for idyllic getaways

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has been carried on the
tides to all corners of the globe.

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Shimmering in the South Pacific Ocean,

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and sheltered by a pristine lagoon and barrier reef,

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the French Polynesian island
group is just a one hour flight from Tahiti.

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Bora Bora has nurtured its inhabitants

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with a bountiful song since the 3rd century,

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when the earliest Polynesian
mariners arrived on these shores.

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In ancient times, the islands were known as

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“Pora Pora mai te pora”,

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or created by the gods…,

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today this paradise appears
to have been created for just one thing, relaxation.

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Getting to the pearl of
the pacific is an adventure in itself.

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Most travelers fly into Tahiti,

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before boarding a small plane
for the short flight to Bora Bora.

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Take in the soaring peak of Mount Otemanu,

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whose eruptions lifted the 
ocean floor into the bright pacific sunlight,

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millions of years ago.

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From Bora Bora Airport,

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take the ferry across the lagoon to the main island

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and let your tensions slip away in the wake behind you.

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Step ashore and be welcomed
by the happy harmonies of island songs in Vaitape,

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Bora Bora’s largest town.

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Browse the local markets for a snack,

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or start collecting
treasures like Tahitian pearls or crafts,

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lovingly made by locals.

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When you’ve finished exploring Vaitape,

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set sail to your chosen resort.

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With breathtaking views of Mount Otemanu,

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crystal clear waters brimming with life,

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and of course,
your very own over-water or beachfront bungalow,

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Le Meridian is a five-star favorite
of honeymooners and romantics.

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Another of Bora Bora’s most iconic
bungalow hideaways is St Regis Resort.

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After a day exploring the lagoon’s vibrant marine life

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and savoring the island’s fresh flavors,

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unwind in your bungalow,
and let the melody of lapping waters beneath,

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lull you into a state of total relaxation.

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Rise to the morning tides and set out on a boat tour

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to explore the aquatic
abundance of Bora Bora’s lagoon.

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Slip into the sheltered waters

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to meet friendly rays and black-tipped reef sharks.

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Swap your boat for a bike at Matira Point,

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and explore the cafes,
markets and vistas of Bora Bora’s southernmost tip.

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When it’s time to cool off
again, park your bike at Matira Beach,

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Bora Bora’s most popular public beach.

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Immerse yourself in the refreshing waters,

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or roll out your towel on the
sunbaked sands and lounge the afternoon away.

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Nearby, surrender to the luxury of the Sofitel Marara.

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Or follow the scent of frangipani
across the lagoon to the Sofitel Motu.

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This private resort island is the shimmering jewel

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of one of the world’s most lavish hotel groups.

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Don’t just come to experience luxury, take some home.

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At the Bora Pearl Company,
dive for your very own Tahitian pearl,

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and discover how the island’s lagoon
is filled with life, as well as treasures.

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Bora Bora has been serenading faraway dreamers

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with its sweet ocean songs since the dawn of travel.

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Just as those first Polynesians
sought new shores and discovered paradise,

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so will you.

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Glistening in the heart of the South Pacific,

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Bora Bora is one of our planet’s rarest pearls.