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FOUR SEASONS RESORT

BORA BORA

Experience true luxury in Tahiti.

Located on Bora Bora’s encircling coral atoll, away from with musicians and fire dancers. And when the tropical
the bustle of its mainland, Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora afternoon wanes, the resort’s lagoon-side Sunset Bar is an
is set amongst a vast tropical grove replete with coconut ideal place to take in a magnificent Bora Bora sunset.
palms and pandanus trees. This lush paradise is threaded
by a network of paths and waterways and small lagoons Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora’s close connection with
with secluded private beaches. Breathtaking views of the island community offers guests a truly authentic
Polynesian experience. Local guides are available for
water, sky and lush green vegetation are a feature of the
resort’s design, capped by the vista of the towering peak many excursions, as are the resort’s own marine biologist
of Mount Otemanu and the domed summit of Mount Pahia. and black pearl expert, providing a wealth of learning
opportunities. Guests can obtain insights into Polynesian
A collaboration by Paris-based architect Didier Lefort, culture through specially arranged cooking and local craft
San Francisco design firm BAMO, and renowned South making classes and for the more active there is a host of
Pacific architect Pierre-Jean Picart, the architecture available adventures from outrigger canoeing to SCUBA
of the five-star-rated Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora and snorkel excursions among rays and reef sharks, to
reflects the unique blend of sophistication, elegance deep-sea fishing and inland safaris.
and Polynesian graciousness and ease that makes the
Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora an earthly paradise. At some point though, guests inevitably surrender to the
The accommodations are all-suite, with 100 spacious deep serenity of the place, especially at the Four Seasons
Resort Bora Bora’s full-service spa which features open-air
overwater bungalows and seven beachfront villa estates
all featuring thatched roofs and indigenous artwork. Each treatment decks in a grove of kahaia (beach gardenia)
trees. The piece de résistance is the overwater couples’
bungalow or villa is designed to create privacy, capture the
gentle breeze and conserve the natural landscape of the spa suite where local ingredients such as monoi oil
island. (gardenia-infused coconut oil) oil, vanilla and black pearl
powder are hallmarks of the pampering and therapeutic
Four on-site restaurants offer guests a range of culinary treatments. There is, perhaps, no better way to lose
experiences from Polynesian to French to international yourself in the romance, relaxation and luxury of this
favourites. Guests can also enjoy in-bungalow dining, paradise on earth.
private oceanside dinners and Tahitian beach parties

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