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st. ReGis BoRa BoRa ResoRt ooooo Some of the South Pacific's most impressive accommodations combined with personalized service elevate the St. Regis to a new level of splendor with effortless elegance. A hundred rooms skim the tranquil lagoon, each with an outdoor shower, two 42-inch plasma screen televisions, and a Bose ® DVD/CD player. The 13,000 square foot world-class spa and state- of-the-art fitness center are on a private island. Other features include the world-acclaimed St. Regis Butler, oasis pool, and saltwater Lagoonarium. inteRContinental BoRa BoRa ResoRt & thalasso spa ooooo This resort is located between the 'two hearts' of Motu Piti Aau, a coral island on the barrier reef. The Deep Ocean Spa is the centerpiece, but the resort also offers canoeing, kayaking, snorkeling, and handicraft demonstrations. A coral garden and ray feeding daily are also to be enjoyed. Bathys Dive Center is on site. Enjoy gastromic and casual cusine, and happy hour on the beach. All villas are spacious and beautifully appointed. inteRContinental BoRa BoRa le moana ResoRt ooooh An intimate, small hotel snuggled between two white sand beaches and surrounded by lush gardens and palm trees, it is located on the south end of the main island of Bora Bora at Matira Point, famous for its white sand beaches. The canoe breakfast was first introduced at this hotel. The perfect place for lunch is the Vini Vini terrace, beside the fresh water swimming pool and looking out onto the incredibly blue Bora Bora lagoon. InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana features 64 Junior Suite bungalows on the beach and over the lagoon. le taha'a island ResoRt & spa ooooo Located on the secluded Motu Tautau, facing the island of Taha'a on one side and the most stunning view of Bora Bora on the other side, the resort inspired by Polynesian architecture and style features sixty suites and villas; three restaurants (among which is a gourmet restaurant); a spa; a fitness center; a tennis court; a swimming pool; a Jacuzzi ® ; and watersports. The Islands of Tahiti are what you've always imagined the South Seas to be – an idyllic getaway from the stresses of the modern world. The beaches of Bora Bora are the perfect launch into coral-filled lagoons, abundant with colorful marine life. Moorea's spectacular bays are surrounded by green mountains, and the panorama from Belvedere Lookout is breathtaking. Tahiti, the largest island, is for the person who wants to try a little of everything that the modern and natural worlds have to offer. Snorkel or swim side-by-side with manta rays. Feel the cool breeze on your face as you parasail. Check out the local markets for original art, Tahitian black pearls, fresh vanilla and wooden carvings. Sample fine dining with influences from France and the South Pacific, and stay in exquisite beachside resorts or intimate overwater bungalows. No matter which island you visit, you'll find the same untouched environment that inspired the paintings of Gauguin and countless others. BoRa BoRa taha'a S O U T H PA C I F I C O C E A N Papeete Mahina Papenoo Taravao Pa'ea Papara Faa'a Arue Maraa Mahaena Hitiaa Faaone Mataiea Tautira Teohatu Teohupoo Pira'e Puna'auia Mt. Teava Mt. Tevaitoi Mt. Tahuotira Mt. Tetufera Mt. Ivoroa Mt. Orohena Mt. Ronui T A H I T I I T I T A H I T I N U I 0 6 miles 0 6 km TAHITI & HeR ISlAndS 36 Tahiti & Her Islands