SOON AFTER TAKEOFF on our Air Tahiti Nui Flight from Los Angles to papeete (the capital of Tahiti), the Flight attendants momentarily disappear. When they reemerge, their formal suits have been replaced with brightly colored shirts and dresses, boldly decorated in traditional Tahitian patterns and tribal designs. Along with the aqua-coloured cabin seats and subtle scent of gardenia and coconut perfuming the air, you get the sense that you’re headed somewhere quite special.
Bora bora,dubbed pearl of the pacific, is arguably the crown jewel of Tahiti’s numerous islands. Boasting stunning lagoons, perfectly clear turquoise waters and some of the world’s most luxurious resort properties, it also has a serious reputation. Just last year, Travel+Leisure readers voted Bora Bora the most romantic island on Earth. “Everything about Bora Bora is romantic,” says Tahiti Tourisme Marketing Manager, Jeff Crochet. “It’s a truly magical destination.”