A Honeymoon in Bora Bora for Two Ballet Stars | Condé Nast Traveler

"From our overwater bungalow, mornings began with crystal-clear turquoise water at our private swimming platform and a close-up view of Mount Otemanu; five nights here felt both pampering and unhurried. The property is the only hotel on its barrier island and runs shuttle boats to the main island for a quick spin through local shops and restaurants, but the real draw is staying put: spacious thatched-roof bungalows with wide-plank hardwood floors, local artwork, clean-lined, modern decor, and private decks with direct lagoon access, plus beachfront villas with private gardens and infinity-edge pools for those who prefer land. We filled our days with jet-skiing, snorkeling, and swimming with sharks and stingrays—guided by locals who taught us how to respect the environment and shared their pride in Bora Bora—and still found time for two little barres at our bungalow that didn't feel like work. Views of Mount Otemanu frame everything like an iconic skyscraper, the overwater bungalows are iconic enough to be the background of the Four Seasons app, and the shark swim at the edge of the reef truly felt like a must-do, once-in-a-lifetime experience we were already talking about repeating." - Matt Ortile