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3. Bora-bora Island, French

Bora-Bora Island

Bora-Bora Island is located at the Society Island of French Polynesia. The original name of the island in the, Tahitian language might be better rendered as Pora Pora which meaning is "First Born". The island, located about 230 kilometers Northwest of Papeete, is surrounded by a lagoon and a barrier reef. In the center of the island are the remnants of an extinct volcano rising to two peaks, Mount Pahia and Mount Otemanu.

Bora-Bora islan is the major international tourist destination, famous for its aqua-centric luxury resorts. Most visitors to Bora Bora are American, Japanese, or European. Lagoonarium is one of the amazing place having no equal in the world and it can attract many tourists to visit in there. Another unique place the tourists visit is, perhaps, the most popular white sandy Matira Beach, where tourist can experience many lagoon activities such as kayaking or outrigger canoe, scuba diving in Bora Bora's shallow lagoon, also snorkeling.

Bora Bora can also be explored from the air by helicopter. the tourist will really be blessed to experience sharks and rays from the sky as well as enjoy the thousands of blue, green and turquoise shades of the lagoon.

The island features 12 four-star and five-star hotels and is considered a popular tourist destination. The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort is a five-star luxury hotel close to Le meridian Beach, featuring a private beach. Home to 100 guestrooms with balconies overlooking the beach, ocean or mountains, the resort also boasts premium bedding facilities, Fitness Centre, wonderfully designed pool, and 24-hour room service

Here the tourist will get acquainted with fascinating marine life, including dolphins, turtles, sharks and loads of tropical fish; moreover they will have the chance to swim alongside these wonderful creatures and interact with them by the help of experienced underwater guides.