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Bora Bora (population of 8880 and area of 29.3 km2/11.31 sq mi) is an island in the Leeward group of the Society Islands of French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France in the Pacific Ocean. French Polynesia enjoys warm, tropical weather year-round. Cooled by the gentle breezes of the Pacific, the climate of these islands is sunny and pleasant. As Tahiti and her islands are below the Equator, the seasons are the reverse of those in the Northern Hemisphere.

Although French and Tahitian are the main languages spoken by the inhabitants, people in contact with tourists generally have some command of English. Most visitors to Bora Bora are American, Japanese, or European. The island is served by Bora Bora Airport on Motu Mute in the north, with Air Tahiti providing daily flights to and from Papeete on Tahiti.

Sunglasses, bathing suits and lightweight, loose-fitting cotton washables are perfect for the paradise weather. Casual slacks and sport shirts are fine for men at dinner. Local women wear shorts or casual slacks during the day and colorful dresses at night.

Electrical power in Bora Bora is 220Volts – 60Hz. Electric outlets are the same as in Continental Europe with two round holes.


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Can’t find your dream island? Take a look at ORSOS Island, an artificial island which can be yours for $4.7 million U.S. dollars.

The main advantage is that you can move your island where ever you want and transform it in a tropical island or in a paradise island. Also, it is storms proof so you are safe on it.

The Island is over 20 meters wide and more than 37 meters in length, with about 400 m² on each floor, and up to 1,000 m² of living space.

Equivalent to six double rooms, the Island offers plenty of room for up to 12 residents and 4 crew members. ORSOS Island is powered, both day and night, by a blissfully noiseless wind energy system, as well as more than 120 m² of solar panels making the most use of daylight. Heat recovery from sea water is the basis for heating and air conditioning.

The main deck hosts a spacious living room and lounge. The large, built-in skylight not only provides most of the interior with natural light, but also ensures a constant supply of fresh air. You can, of course, regulate the lighting and air supply to meet your individual needs at any time.

The beautiful, exotic aquarium, located in the central interior, enchants one with its size and radiant hues.

In addition, you will find a small kitchenette with a bar and restaurant area, where residents and guests an easily whip up a snack or a sumptuous meal.
This space can be expanded by opening the doors to the adjoining terrace to create a large, combined relaxation and social area.
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Kuramathi island (over 1.8km long) offers a naturally Maldivian holiday experience, with unique twists to suit everyone. Even the luxury is present here and the view is amazing, the prices are not very high, I can say affordable for most of us (two adults starting with $292 per night).

Guest villas are scattered around lush gardens, facing secluded areas of long beaches or poised over water. All villas can accommodate a maximum of 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child. Deluxe Beach Villas, Beach Villas with Jacuzzi and Superior Beach Villas with Jacuzzi can accommodate up to 2 adults and 2 children.

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The Maldives consists of 1190 islands, grouped into 26 natural atolls scattered over an area of 90,000 sq. km across the equator in a north-south strip 754km long and 118km wide, situated between latitudes 7°6” north and 0°42” south and longitudes 72°32” and 73°46” east.

Dry land consisting of these low-lying islands makes up less than 4% of the country’s territory, with the highest point at approximately 2.5 metres above sea level!

The islands are specks of palm-fringed emerald green surrounded by sparkling white beaches and warm aquamarine waters. The surrounding coral reefs are home to an abundant variety of marine life, providing for hours of wondrous snorkelling and diving, that the Maldives is famous for.

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