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VACATION ENHANCING TOURS Make the most of your vacation, and book your tours before your trip. Everything is pre-arranged, so all you have to do is enjoy! BORA BORA Shark & Ray Watching Excursion Experience the extreme encounter and come face to face with these legendary animals. (2.5 hours) Lagoonarium Spend two hours in a natural environment with the marine life within Bora Bora's lagoon. (half-day) Shark Watching, Lagoonarium & Picnic Combine shark watching, visit to the Lagoonarium, and picnic lunch on the islet of the Lagoonarium. (full-day) Dinner at Bloody Mary's Roundtrip transfers are organized by Bloody Mary's restaurant. The classical dinner includes an appetizer, a choice of fish, steak or chicken with salad, rice and vegetables and local fruits. TAHA'A Vanilla Island Tour Discover Taha'a through a complete tour by 4-wheel drive vehicle and boat. Enjoy a picnic lunch on a motu (islet). (full-day) 4-Wheel Drive Taha'a Safari Discover Taha'a on a tour including a visit to a pearl farm, a vanilla plantation and points of sightseeing. (half-day) Consult your travel agent for more details on these and other tours. Bora Bora & Taha'a 45 ST. REGIS BORA BORA RESORT ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ 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 LE MOANA RESORT ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ ½ 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. See ad on page 49. BORA BORA PEARL BEACH RESORT & SPA ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ "Created by the gods": that is the meaning of Bora Bora's ancestral name. Paradise on earth is what the Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort & Spa is all about. Set amid the gentle beauty of the reef that crowns the island, this member of Leading Hotels and Leading Spas of the World offers an authentic Polynesian experience coupled with luxury accommodation, gastronomy and service. LE TAHA'A ISLAND RESORT & SPA ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ 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. 4 5 8 10 TAHA'A SOFITEL BORA BORA MARARA BEACH ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ On the edge of a private beach in Matira Bay, this resort presents Polynesian architecture set in unparalleled beauty. The bungalows boast private terraces, and the overwater bungalows feature in-floor viewing platforms. Culinary delights offered at Latitude 16 or Hurricane Bar feature the island's bountiful fare, and overlook the lagoon. Recreational offerings include an infinity pool, day spa and more. 6 9 LE MÉRIDIEN BORA BORA ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ ½ This Polynesian paradise is built on a private island only accessible by boat, and offers unsurpassed views of Mount Otemanu. Completely redesigned in an elegant contemporary design with a Tahitian flavor, this luxury 4.5 star resort has created a brand new Le Meridien Experience. The resort features 6 beach bungalows, 4 two-bedroom villas and 87 overwater bungalows—all with the largest glass floor in Bora Bora. A unique feature of the resort is the inner lagoon Turtle Sanctuary and Ecological Centre, where guests have the opportunity to swim with the turtles. SOFITEL BORA BORA PRIVATE ISLAND ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ ½ This luxury boutique hotel features 31 bungalows set in the vegetation, over the water, or in its refined one bedroom villa. If seeking privacy, this is the ultimate retreat. Enjoy its beautiful beach and unique coral garden. Savor Champagne during sunset, along with a panoramic view on the island's hilltop. Continue this magical evening with a romantic dinner on the beach. 7

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