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HILTon BoRA BoRA nuI RESoRT & SPA ooooo suspended between turquoise waters and limitless skies, the hilton bora bora Nui resort & spa is nestled 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 bora bora "the romantic island" legend has it that this was the first island fished out by taaroa; truth has it that it's just as pristine today as when it became the "first-born" of the society chain. A honeymoon destination best known for thatched-roof overwater bungalows, starry eyes meet under starry skies and beneath Mts. otemanu and Pahia. sloping valleys of hibiscus; canoe breakfasts en route to silken beaches; a lagoonarium to snorkel and docile sharks to feed; palm-lined motu that wrap the mainland in an embrace. what's there not to love on an island simply built for it? 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 Bora Bora & Taha'a 43 FouR SEASonS RESoRT BoRA BoRA ooooo four seasons redefines the south seas escape. exotic overwater suites and beachfront villas with pools immerse you in ultramodern comforts as 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, then relax in the infinity pool at this icon of luxury. 1 BoRA BoRA 6 10 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 taha'a "the Vanilla island" After one visit, you'll find yourself transported back to this island's delightful coastal villages with the merest hint of vanilla, a scent that floats in every breath in major producer taha'a. explore from the seat of a bike; in dive sites with dramatic drop-offs, shipwrecks, and caverns; among peaceful turtles in the preserve in haamene; or in perfumed peace on secluded islets. wander pearl farms lovingly tended by families, and valleys ripe with coconuts and watermelon. this appropriately flower-shaped island simply blossoms with opportunities to make sweet memories. 7 3 InTERConTInEnTAL BoRA BoRA RESoRT & THALASSo SPA ooooo romantically located on Motu Piti Aau on the barrier reef, its 80 large villas stand on stilts over the lagoon. the resort offers customized Polynesian wedding ceremonies in the blue lagoon chapel or on the beach; candlelit dinners on the pontoon; private sunset cruises with champagne; and overwater spa treatments. inspired by Marlon brando, it's the first hotel in the world to produce its air conditioning from ocean water. see ad on page 48.