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A tip about the overwater bure options at Four Seasons Bora Bora: the and elegant, especially on a starlit night.
bures are spread out over the lagoon like two branches on a tree; one is
closer to the restaurant and pool area and the other is further down the The menu at Arii Moana also has a Polynesian influence and the Tahitian
speciality, Poisson Cru, was definitely a favourite dish for us, as was the
beach. Guests have the option of Beach View, Lagoon View and Mountain
View, in that order of pricing. Black Angus Beef Tenderloin that was recommended by our lovely part-
Tahitian, part-Swiss waiter: it was a taste sensation beyond belief!
Our bure was a Lagoon View that faced east, which we appreciated for Another tip: although the selection of wines and alcoholic beverages
the shelter it provided from the prevailing westerly wind, which at times
was strong. This also allowed us to use our deck all the time. The resort at the resort’s four restaurants and bars is impeccable, alcohol is
expensive in Tahiti so I suggest you make the most of your two litre per
also offers pool cabanas and on-shore villas stretching along a semi-
private beach, and a private island. person duty-free allowance.
As a romantic and luxurious honeymoon destination, Bora Bora in
As we were travelling in February we had a mixed bag of weather with
some rain at times. But it was still warm so it didn’t stop us enjoying the my view is justly celebrated as one of the best in the world. With its
lagoon, swimming every morning before breakfast and snorkelling in the turquoise-coloured lagoon, sprinkling of motus (islets) and the soaring
lagoon reserve with over a hundred different species of fish and some peak of Mount Otemanu surrounded by luxuriant vegetation, it is as
beautiful coral. The fish were as inquisitive as we were and came up extravagantly beautiful as everyone says.
close to our goggles to check us out. The list of available recreations, from island tours to 4x4 excursions
to ray and shark feeding, fishing, snorkelling, diving and catamaran,
The resort also has a great selection of water activities gear so we got speedboat, yacht and helicopter excursions could easily have occupied
to do some stand-up paddle boarding and kayaking as well as our daily
workout in the resort’s Fitness Centre. It is well equipped and includes our seven-day stay but we also loved the opportunity the island gave us
to really relax and unwind. A particular treat was the couples’ Polynesian
complimentary bottled water and fresh fruit.
Massage we enjoyed at the resort’s award-winning spa. It is also worth
All the exercise meant we had no guilt about enjoying the resort’s visiting the spa to spend time in the steam room and outdoor vitality
wonderful food, which is incredibly fresh, with most of it coming straight pool complete with separate relaxation lounges for female and male
from the sea. The cuisine has an obvious French influence, particularly guests. We will definitely be back!
at the resort’s fine-dining restaurant, Arii Moana, which is very romantic

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