Bora Bora

An island created out of volcanic activity can be nothing less than hot. Bora Bora, surrounded by iridescent water alive with colourful fish, stretches of peaceful beaches and the combination of lush vegetation and mountainous terrain, is the ultimate stage for mystic hearts. Not only can you fulfil your 'Blue Lagoon' fantasy by experiencing a Motu picnic, where you are taken to a private motu (islet) for an intimate meeting, you can witness the marvel of the humpback whales, sea turtles and other fascinating fauna in some of the world's most fertile waters. The remoteness of the island creates a sensation of freedom so create your own romantic stage, sip wine together on a glass bottom boat, dine on the beach by moonlight, or just savour the time you have to spend alone. The enchantment of Bora Bora, the island of dreams, will melt your hearts.

Bora Bora is the archetypal image of a fantasy island. Thankfully however, Bora Bora is not just fantasy. Set within a translucent lagoon of turquoise and cyan water, the island and its tiny orbiting islets are encircled by a protective halo of coral. Tourism has been kept understated and to a bare minimum so as not to upset the delicate beauty of Bora Bora and the result is a paradise on earth. The pure white sandy beaches of the island are fringed with palms and the crystal clear sea is wonderfully warm. Could this place get any better? How does shark feeding sound? The famous waters of Bora Bora are home to a stunning array of exotic sea creatures including sting rays and reef sharks which can be fed in total safety in chest high water. If there was ever a place that had to be seen to be believed, it is the mystical island of Bora Bora. So good, they named it twice.

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