Bora bora island

Bora Bora is an island in the Leeward group of the Society Islands of French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France in the Pacific Ocean. The original name of the island in the Tahitian language might be better rendered as Pora Pora, meaning "First Born"; an early transcription found in 18th- and 19th-century accounts, is Bolabolla or Bollabolla. The island, located about 230 kilometres (140 mi) northwest of Papeete, is surrounded by alagoon and a barrier reef. In the center of the island are the remnants of an extinct volcano rising to two peaks, Mount Pahia and Mount Otemanu, the highest point at 727 metres (2,385 ft).

Bora Bora is a major international tourist destination, famous for its aqua-centric luxury resorts. The island is served by Bora Bora Airport on Motu Mete in the north, next to the St Regis Resort, with Air Tahiti providing daily flights to and from Papeete on Tahiti. The major settlement, Vaitape is on the western side of the main island, opposite the main channel into the lagoon. Produce of the island is mostly limited to what can be obtained from the sea and the plentiful coconut trees, which were historically of economic importance for copra. According to a census performed in 2008, the permanent population of Bora Bora is 8,880.

Necker island

Necker Island is located in the British Virgin Islands, a stunning and unspoilt area of the Caribbean. You can reach Necker via San Juan (Puerto Rico), St Thomas, Antigua or Barbados followed by a connecting flight to Beef Island, Tortola. From Beef Island there's a 30 minute transfer by our private launch. You can also reach Necker by helicopter.

Tetiaroa

Located 42 km north of Tahiti (15 mn by plane), Tetiaroa is the unique atoll (low island) of the Society Islands. Its crystal-clear lagoon is circled by 13 white sand islets. Totally close to the ocean, its reef barrier does not offer a pass to enter the lagoon by boat.

Those 6 square kilometres with a population of 50 persons really constitute a little paradise on earth, with a rich and preserved land and aquatic fauna as well asexceptional purple coral gardens. This natural reserve is currently subject to many scientific studies.

The atoll and more specifically motu Tahuna Iti (called the “Island of Birds”) is also a natural reserve for sea birds (frigate, gannets, phaetons, brown and red-footed boobies), and is used for reproduction purposes …

Many archaeological sites have been discovered on Tetiaroa: marae, paepae, an archery platform, gates and and taro holes.

During the pre-European period, the atoll was called “Teturoa” or “Tetuaroa”. It became successively the summer residence of  the ari’i (big chiefs) of Arue (district of Tahiti) and of the royal Pomare family – on motu Rimatuu – until it was abandoned by Queen Pomare IV. According to the legend, Tetiaroa was used to hide the royal treasures.

In 1789, William BLIGH was the first European to visit the island while seeking for the Bounty mutineers.

In 1904, the royal family gave in present the island of Tetiaroa to Dr. Johnston Walter Williams (1874 – 1937), the only dentist of Tahiti. He became later Consul of England from 1916 to 1935.

In 1965, famous actor Marlon BRANDO “acquired” the atoll for 99 years (the lagoon remaining the property of the Marine Territory) after was shooted the movie Mutiny of the Bounty where he played the role of Christian FLETCHER. He built an airstrip on motu Onetahi as well as an hotel managed, at that time, by his Tahitian spouse Tarita, also starring on his side in the Mutiny of the Bounty.

Today, Tetiaroa - that can be accessed only by boat since February 2004 - has successfully managed to maintain its exceptional natural calm and beauty, leaving the visitors with unforgettable souvenirs.