SEARCHING FOR PARADISE: Bora Bora

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Sunday, January 22, 2012

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM BORA BORA by Chris McLennan Photography

Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'! -Audrey Hepburn.

Happy New year to you all! Whatever your dreams, whatever your hopes, may 2012 be the year of wondrous travels and extraordinary adventures. Paradise awaits!

xoxo

Image @ Chris McLennan Photography

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: BORA BORA, WHERE ELSE?

@Gina Bunton

Friday, December 2, 2011

BORA BORA, HEAVEN ON EARTH?

@Mota-ru

Bora Bora needs no introduction. Novelist James Michener described Bora Bora as the most beautiful island in the world and the "Pearl of the Pacific" is considered one of the most desirable and romantic islands to visit. Its very name induces a state of intense reverie and visitors often lack the words to describe the feeling of awe that overwhelms them when arriving in this mythical island.

@Tim-mckenna.com

According to the legend, "Pora Pora" (the first born in Tahitian) is believed to be the first island to have risen from the waters after the creation of Raiatea. It seems that its ancient name, "Mai Te Pora", meaning created by the Gods, predestined the island to greatness.

@Gina Bunton

How do you describe paradise? A place of timeless enchanting beauty, this volcanic island with a palm-fringed coral reef that forms a lagoon of crystal clear water where a myriad of multi-coloured fish play, unaware of the curious visitors.

@Chris Mclennan Photography

The island is a 50 minute flight from Tahiti and you will first discover its beauty when landing at the airport which has been built on motu Mute, a small islet off the main land. A boat shuttle will take you to your hotel or to the main land where your paradisiac holiday can start.

@Gina Bunton

Time will stop once you land and you will wish you had more time to enjoy the magic of the island. Whether you dream of a romantic hideaway, an unforgettable experience, an escape to your own tropical paradise or an exotic adventure, Bora Bora will fulfill your dreams.

@Gina Bunton

Just take the time to breathe and fall in love...Fall in love with Mount Otemanu, standing proud at the center of the island, fall in love with the warm turquoise lagoon, fall in love with your overwater bungalow, just fall in love...

@Pierre Lesage

Bora Bora is the place where dreams take over reality... enjoy the magic and be enchanted.

@Tim-mckenna.com

Saturday, November 26, 2011

THE MANY FACES OF MOUNT OTEMANU IN BORA BORA

Most probably the most world renowned mountain in French Polynesia, Mount Otemanu is the remainder of a 3 millions year old instinct volcano in Bora Bora. Majestically rising in the center of the island, the iconic silhouette of the mount pierces the sky at the highest point of the island (725m/2,379 ft.), overlooking a postcard perfect turquoise lagoon, contributing to create the legend that is the island of Bora Bora, the Pearl of the pacific.

Just for you, here a a few of my favorite shots of this almost mythical giant.