HIDDEN ISLANDS - Prestige Travel Magazine

The four restaurants and bars serve South Pacificdelicacies inspired by the exquisite Polynesian setting.Prepared to the highest standards, the innovativemenus are carefully designed, combining locallygrown ingredients such as fresh fruit, vegetables andspices with a rich diversity of meats and freshly caughtseafood. An excellent selection of international wine isavailable.On the edge of the lagoon sits the Four Seasons Spa.Absorb the breathtaking views of the Pacific andsurrounding tropical scenery with bespoke spa ritualsinspired by the natural resources of Bora Bora.Explore the world’s most photographed lagoon with awealth of water sports. Work out in the open-air gym orfloat in the wave-shaped infinity pool with attendantson hand to refresh you with chilled iced water andtowels as you lounge on the deck.If you wish a more active escape, the resort is an idealvantage point to investigate the sights, sounds andexperiences of Bora Bora - see the Black Pearls ofTahiti, explore Mount Otemanu and Mount Pahiaand discover the Polynesian stone temples dottedalong coastline.The breathtaking environment of Bora Bora andthe Four Seasons Resort is a true tropical paradiseencasing the essence of the South Pacific islands.If you seek further privacy, isolation and space,the two bedroom beachfront villas are ideal. Withthree times more space, a private pool surroundedby tropical foliage and immediate access to a whitesand beach, these unique villas are naturally secludedoffering unmatched sunset views, as well as countlessopportunities for outdoor dining and relaxation. Youwill not be disappointed.“The four restaurants andbars serve South Pacificdelicacies inspired bythe exquisite Polynesiansetting.”To get the best of the resort, the beachfront quartersof the presidential-scale Otemanu luxury villa providesan extra third bedroom, four bathrooms, privateswimming pool and whirlpool. The outdoor areacovers 200 sqm / 2,152 sq. ft. of expansive decking andshaded terracing with spectacular views of the crystalclear lagoon and Mount Otemanu. The villa’s interior,features a spacious entrance hall, large living room,plasma TV, built-in safe, adjacent dining room, fullystocked private bar and pantry.The master bedroom comes complete with; King sizebed, plasma TV and en suite bathroom with lovelyviews of the garden.For business, the villa features a well-defined work areawith a multi-line telephone, cable and wirelesshigh-speed internet and voicemail.PRESTIGE44Getting ThereFaa’a International Airport in Papeete(PPT), Tahiti, is the only internationalairport serving French Polynesia.Airlines serving the airport include AirTahiti Nui, Air France, Hawaiian Airlinesand Air New Zealand.Direct flights from Los Angeles, NewYork, Paris (with a stop in Los Angeles),Honolulu, Tokyo and Auckland.From the Papeete airport it’s anadditional 50 minute domestic flight toBora Bora via Air Tahiti.Twice daily from Monday to Saturday, FourSeasons Resort, Bora Bora provides areturn boat shuttle service to the mainisland of Bora Bora. Fees may apply.Upon arrival in Papeete, FrenchPolynesia, all visitors are requiredto have a valid passport with two freepages and an outbound ticket. Entryrequirements differ from country tocountry and customs regulations aresubject to change without notice. Pleaseconsult the appropriate authoritiesbefore travelling internationally.PRESTIGE45