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French Polynesia's Bora Bora
2500 miles south of Hawaii lies beautiful Bora Bora. Known as a luxury destination primarily for couples, this French Polynesian island is all about its beautiful water and the pristine color reef which surrounds it. The most enviable accommodations sit right out in the water.
Sunrise in Bora Bora is Magical
The dawn of each day in Bora Bora is a welcome. You can hardly believe you're waking up in a place so beautiful and there's no telling what the day might hold! Who saw morning before you? The people of Lima, Peru, which lies 5,000 miles nearly due east. The vastness of the Pacific makes Bora Bora a highly remote destination.
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Parasailing Affords Amazing Bora Bora Views
The water in Bora Bora is what sets it apart from the rest of the world. So why not get the best view possible? Get aloft with the help of a local parasail, and take your camera to really make your friends back home jealous.
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Get in the Island Mood at Check-In
You know you've arrived somewhere special the minute you get to Bora Bora. No matter your accommodations, you're sure to start unwinding immediately. Pictured here: Le Meridien Bora Bora. Bucket list . . . or sooner!
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Snorkeling Fun for Kids and Adults
Water this clear brings the opportunity to spy all sorts of fascinating marine life. What more relaxing way to see Underwtater Bora Bora than with a snorkel mask and fins? No training required, just put your face beneath the surface and see the wonders of the South Pacific.
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Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort
There's a reason that people dream of a trip to Bora Bora: the dream often has this unique style of hotel. Built on stilts out over the aquamarine seas, each of these rooms at Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort float above the sea. They're magic, memorable and more than romantic.
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Jeep Tours Show the Other Side of Bora Bora
While most of us associate this tropical paradise with its watery assets, there's plenty to explore on the islands as well. A jeep ride is a great way to take in the natural setting that makes up this tropical ecosystem, from its lush landscape to the wildlife that calls Bora Bora home.
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Picnic in the Water: A Bora Bora Postcard
Just when you thought Bora Bora couldn't get any more appealing, you come to this: a tropical lunch which is enjoyed while sitting in the warm sea, under a sunny sky. And if you indulge in a few too many tropical treats, you can always just float back to your room.
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Bora Bora Sunset is Better Better
We're not sure there's a more beautiful place in the world to watch sunset . . . or even a more beautiful place in the world, period. What do you think?
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Mount Etemanu, an Extinct Volcano
In the cneter of Bora Bora lies the island's highest point: Mount Etemanu. If you're thinking it's shaped like a volcano, you're very perceptive, because that's exactly what it is. No longer a threat, Etemanu reminds us just how "hot" a destination Bora Bora has always been!
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