Saturday 14 November 2009

Splurge at the Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort and Spa





Are you planning a romantic getaway this winter? Treat yourself to the brand-new villas at the Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort and Spa.




While many people claim that Bora Bora is one of the most beautiful islands in the world, it is indisputably one of the most romantic! Bora Bora is located in the Leeward group of the Society Islands of French Polynesia, 230 kilometers (140 miles) northwest of Tahiti, in the Pacific Ocean. French Polynesia is made up of 120 islands forming the five main archipelagos. The capital, Papeete, is located on Tahiti, the largest island. Tahiti is located 6,660 kilometers (4,100 miles) or an eight-hour flight from Los Angeles with another hour to connect.


Bora Bora depends on tourism for it economic well-being. The only other commercial activities on the islasnd includes fishing and harvesting coconuts. The locals speak French and Tahitian, but most speak fairly good English.
Bora Bora is located in an lovely area, The island is surrounded by a barrier reef that encloses the bluest of lagoons. The land rises up from white beaches through lush jungle-covered slopes to the dual peaks of an extinct volcano – Mounts Pahia and Otemanu.


Suspended between crystal waters and limitless blue skies, the Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort and Spa is nestled in an idyllic cove of white sand and majestic lava rock. Choose an over-water suite and marvel at the spectacular marine life of the South Pacific Ocean as it floats past glass panels in the floor. Gaze out at the sunset from your private terrace in the Polynesian-styled beach or hillside villas. Unwind in the spectacular infinity pool with stunning views of the lagoon or cool down with a local cocktail at the relaxed Ta Le Le Beach Bar. Explore the azure lagoon with your snorkel or take a cruise on a catamaran and stop off with a picnic on the resorts unspoiled private island, Motu Tapu. Take in views of the Mt. Otemanu volcano and the islands of Tahaa and Raiatea from the hilltop Nui Spa and sample delicious local cuisines from the Iriatai Panoramic Restaurant.


Prices start at $550 CAD a night not including taxes. There is not a bad time to travel to Bora Bora but the high season is from July to October.

For more information, call Toll Free 1-866-653-4055 or e-mail travelinfo@delsoltravel.ca.

Information and photos courtesy of Hilton Hotels and Resorts