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Paradise, Found French Polynesia’s hottest island is lu ury rede ned. by kim peiffer
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ew destinations elicit a sigh of happiness from the moment you descend from the sky, but French Polynesia is in that elite league. It’s dubbed the “jewel of the South Seas” for a reason, after all. Bora Bora, one of the most well-known of the cluster of more than 100 islands that make up the French collectivity, remains a luxe favorite for a reason. From its slew of decadent overwater resor t s to it s t urquoise waters a nd sherbet-colored sunsets that sink behind the sea, it is truly among the world’s most romantic spots. Getting there isn’t the easiest task in the world (especially for East Coast-dwellers) but, as the saying goes, the best things in life are worth the wait. You can f ly direct from LAX to the archipelagos’ main island on Air Tahiti Nui’s new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners starting this November, with flights three times a week between Tahiti and Los Angeles. Its Poerava business cabin with 180-degree full-f lat seats will ensure you
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