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Bora Bora

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Our Readers' Favorite Islands in the World of 2025

"A volcanic island famed since the mid-20th century for iconic overwater-bungalow resorts and a dramatic lagoon formed by surrounding coral reefs and sandbars, offering exceptionally clear, warm turquoise waters ideal for snorkeling and relaxation." - Hannah Walhout Hannah Walhout Hannah Walhout is a senior editor at Travel + Leisure, where she edits the Discoveries section of the print magazine and develops longer stories focusing on food, wine, and spirits. She has previously worked at Food & Wine and in the writing program at NYU Abu Dhabi. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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Turquoise lagoon, overwater bungalows, scuba diving, Mt. Otemanu

turquoise water
snorkeling paradise
beautiful beaches
friendly people
swimming with sharks
stingrays
overwater bungalows
luxury resorts
Google Rating
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Turquoise lagoon, overwater bungalows, scuba diving, Mt. Otemanu

turquoise water
snorkeling paradise
beautiful beaches
friendly people
swimming with sharks
stingrays
overwater bungalows
luxury resorts
Google Rating
4.6 (3.8K)
Featured in The Infatuation
Featured in
Featured in Conde Nast Traveler
Featured in
Featured in Afar
Featured in

French Polynesia Get directions

Bora Bora by null
Bora Bora by Photo by aafes49/Flickr
Bora Bora by Rachel Lerro
Bora Bora by Infatuation - Reviews
See full details

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