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BORA BORA, the 'Pearl of the Pacific' |
Bora Bora is the most magical of all the French Polynesian islands. The main island of Bora Bora, home to 4,225 inhabitants, is in the center of a multicoloured lagoon, surrounded by offshore motu islets inside a protective coral necklace. The motu islets of Bora Bora are the ideal location for a Bora Bora honeymoon. Bora Bora has numerous luxury hotels and resorts, Hotel Bora Bora was the first Hotel in French Polynesia to build over water bungalows. No matter what kind of vacation you are planning, Bora Bora is a must when visiting French Polynesia.
There is only one navigable pass, facing the principal village of Vaitape. A 29 km (18 miles) partially sealed road circles the Bora Bora, passing through colorful villages, archaeological sites, old Army bunkers and cannons left over from World War II.
Bora Bora lies 240 Km (150 miles) northwest of Tahiti in the Leeward Society Islands.
Matira beach has white sand and warm, shallow water. Bora Bora's lagoon is world-famous for its beauty.
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Tahiti’s Hidden Paradise islands are waiting for you
(Français) Seemingly lost in the legendary shadow of Tahiti, Bora Bora and Moorea are the “Hidden Paradise” islands of Tahiti – Huahine, Raiatea, Taha’a, the Tuamotu atolls, and the Marquesas islands. Relatively unchanged by the modern world and long considered some of Tahiti’s “best kept secrets,” these islands and atolls lure travelers looking for an authentic Polynesian experience enhanced by world-class resorts, with international cuisine and pure uncrowded beaches.
26/08/2010 1:34:52 p.m.
Orange Festival in Tahiti
The city of Punauia will host the feast of the orange on the 26th and 27th June. This city is considered as the Orange stronghold of Tahiti.
26/06/2010 8:57:46 a.m.
Ukulele festival in Tahiti !
The ukulele is an instrument that appeared in the late 19th century. It was first introduced by the Portuguese and Spanish immigrants on the islands of Hawaii.
The third Ukulele Festival which took place in Tahiti ended Saturday night. About 20 persons joined together to attend the event.
23/06/2010 11:41:36 a.m.
Vanilla in the sky…
Air Tahiti Nui has launched the operation “Tahitian Vanilla Flavor” and offers during the week of June 15th to 19th original menus based on the famous Tahitian vanilla for passengers of all classes, thirteen flights to Tahiti.
10/06/2010 2:12:27 p.m.
Welcome to the Heiva 2010 !
The 128th Heiva I Tahiti opened on the 5th of June in the Paofai gardens of Papeete.
8/06/2010 8:34:07 a.m.
A human beat box in Tahiti !
Chris Sullivan, a New-Yorker beat boxer, known as « Shockwave », arrived on May 24th in Tahiti.
28/05/2010 9:23:50 a.m.
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