Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Bora Bora,Tahiti




   
Tahiti, (te-hê´tê) island (1988 pop. 115,820), 402 sq mi (1,041 sq km), S Pacific, in the Society Islands, French Polynesia. The capital is Papeete. It relies on tourism and produces vanilla, fruits, and copra. Settled by Polynesians (14th cent.), it was visited in the 18th century by Capt. James Cook and Lt. William Bligh. It became French in 1843. Gauguin painted his best-known works there. 

Satellite pictures of the tiny island of Bora Bora from hundreds of miles above the earth show it to be almost glowing, its dark green centre surrounded by a coral necklace and an iridescent aquamarine lagoon. Little wonder that this is the dream destination for celebrities, honeymooners and lovers who live in splendour in the island's luxurious spas and resorts, but enjoy privacy and anonymity on magical secluded beaches.

Visitors to Bora Bora touch down on an airstrip (built by U.S. troops during World War II) sited on a motu(islet) in the middle of the beautiful crystal-clear lagoon, and are ferried to the main island. The lagoon forms the centre of activities for holidaymakers, being the stage for numerous adventures from shark-feeding excursions and swimming with giant turtles, to scuba diving, snorkelling, jet-skiing, glass-bottom boat cruises, descending into the 'lagoonarium', kite-sailing, picnicking on amotuand so on. Bora Bora also offers plenty of cultural and historical attractions, like taking a day trip to a Marae (ancient temple), exploring the World War II canon and relics, browsing the art and craft galleries, watching a Tahitian dance ceremony and perhaps even braving a tattoo (the skin art apparently originated here).

Four Seasons Bora Bora

16-acre hideaway on a sapphire lagoon

Breeze-blown balcony in a Lagoon View Suite

Breeze-blown balcony in a Lagoon View Suite

Open-air hilltop spa treatments

Open-air hilltop spa treatments

2-level turquoise infinity pool

2-level turquoise infinity pool

White-sand beach with kayaking and sailing

White-sand beach with kayaking and sailing

Sun-meets-Pacific vista at Upa Upa Panoramic Bar

Sun-meets-Pacific vista at Upa Upa Panoramic Bar

Fine-dining dishes of Polynesian cuisine at Iriatai

Fine-dining dishes of Polynesian cuisine at Iriatai

Golden-flanked backdrop to activities on and off the water

Golden-flanked backdrop to activities on and off the water


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