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HILTON BORA BORA NUI RESORT & SPA ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ Suspended between turquoise waters and limitless skies, the Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa nestles in a sacred cove of white sand and majestic lava rock. Here, you will find a sensitive blend of authenticity and luxury—the very best of Polynesian tradition combined with sumptuous comfort. 2 3 BORA BORA "The Romantic Island" The name Bora Bora brings thoughts of jumping off life's treadmill and moving to paradise to mind. This romantic isle is surrounded by a world-famous blue lagoon that seems something outside of nature. The overwater bungalows are truly close to nature, as guests can roll out of bed for a refreshing swim or any other watersport. All this is situated beneath Mt. Pahia and Mt. Otemanu, two green peaks that beckon hikers. Teavanui Pass West Point Manta Pass Manta Reef Muri Muri Passe Paipai Baie Haamene Baie Apu Baie Pueheru Baie Faaha S O U T H P A C I F I C O C E A N Hipu Patio Haamene Faaha Paotoru Marina Iti Vaitoare Tapuamu Tiva Mt. Ohiri Motu Tehotu Motu Poaraara Taha'a Ra'iatea 0 2 miles 0 2 km 44 Bora Bora & Taha'a FOUR SEASONS RESORT BORA BORA ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ Four Seasons redefines the South Seas escape. Exotic overwater suites and beachfront villas with pools immerse you in ultramodern comforts. Culinary art embraces operatic sunsets over the island's primeval peaks. Introduce your family to sea turtles, spirit yourselves away in a spa by the rolling surf, and relax in the infinity pool. 1 BORA BORA 6 10 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 TAHA'A "The Vanilla Island" Taha'a is known as "The Vanilla Island" because the air is filled with the aroma from its many vanilla plantations. The Taha'a lagoon is a giant natural aquarium of colorful fish and coral gardens, where you can feed rays, swim with dolphins, or cruise in a catamaran. Visit one of the isle's many pearl farms, or explore one of the secluded islets (called motu)—often the perfect spot to picnic under a coconut tree, snorkel, or relax with a book. 7 INTERCONTINENTAL BORA BORA RESORT & THALASSO SPA ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ This resort is romantically located on Motu Piti Aau ("two hearts" in Polynesian) on the barrier reef between the ocean and the lagoon. Its 80 spacious overwater villas stand on stilts over the azure lagoon. The resort offers Polynesian wedding ceremonies in the Blue Lagoon Chapel (or on the beach) tailor-made especially for you; candlelit dinners on the pontoon; private sunset cruises on the lagoon with Champagne; and signature spa treatments with deep ocean water in an overwater bungalow for two. Inspired by Marlon Brando, it is the first hotel in the world producing its air-conditioning from water extracted from the ocean. See ad on page 49.

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