BORA BORA, FRENCH POLYNESIA (December 2009) –- After the economic challenges of the past year, a “fantasy island get-away” in a dream destination like Bora Bora is more attractive than ever. The good news is, this typical couples’ retreat is becoming more family friendly, with amazing travel specials. In fact, the newly rebranded Hilton Bora Bora Nui – lauded in its 2002 debut as the most luxurious resort to open in French Polynesia in 40 years – has unveiled the first ever two-story overwater bungalow, ideal for families and designed for 4 adults and 2 children. And, Air Tahiti Nui, the national airline of the region, has extended their “Kids Fly Free” special through 2010! www.hilton.com/frenchpolynesia
Bora Bora’s amazing two, new, two-story overwater Presidential Suites are a first for the islands – complete with 3,400 square feet of special features like a private plunge pool on the deck, a choice of three bedrooms and a sleek bathtub-with-a-view. Children under 12 stay free and enjoy free meals from the Children’s Menu throughout their stay. However, Bora Bora Nui’s rooms are all literally thatched roofed villas – famous for being a minimum of 1,000 square feet each – and travelers have a choice of Lagoon View, hillside, beachfront or overwater rooms, all with ocean views. For those who choose the boat-like feel of an overwater bungalow villa, they’ll delight in watching tropical fish swim by in the “windows in the floor” or stepping right off the balcony into the famous blue lagoon.
And the resort has just announced a special “best of the island” package for families called the Lagoon Safari Family Adventure Package. With this special five-night package, kids of all ages can get up close and personal with wildlife in what author James Michener called “the most beautiful lagoon in the world.” Starting at $4,100, the package includes five nights for four in a Lagoon View Suite; a four-hour Lagoon Safari with shark feeding, sting-ray petting and snorkeling over coral gardens; breakfast every morning and complimentary kids meals, plus Bora Bora airport transfers via yacht.
LAGOON SAFARI FAMILY ADVENTURE PACKAGE
• Five Nights for four in a Lagoon View Suite, starting at $4,100 USD (Approximate) Upgrade to an Over-Water Bungalow, starting at $5, 900 USD (Approximate)
• Lagoon Safari that features shark feeding, sting-ray petting and exploration of coral gardens (3-4 hour duration)
• Complimentary Kids’ Meals, Daily
• Daily Island Breakfast
• Return Airport Transfers – 30-minute water transfer via hotel’s yacht
• Baggage Handling
• Room, VAT & City Taxes
The package is valid through March 31, 2011. Package Booking Code: FAMILY ADV. Web Site and Phone Number for booking the package: www.hilton.com/frenchpolynesia / +689 86 49 00
Air Tahiti Nui’s “Family Special” runs through 2010 and includes free roundtrip airfare for 2 children under age 12, per 2 paying adults. Details available www.flyatn.com
Mom & Dad can take kids to play in the resort’s 1,000 square foot infinity pool or along its half mile-long white sand beach that has complimentary water toys including paddle boats, kayaks, Hobie Cats and two-person catamarans.
About Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa
Named “Best Resort in French Polynesia” by the 2007 World Travel Awards, the resort single-handedly raised the bar on luxury resort accommodations in French Polynesia with its October 2002 debut. The resort not only doubled the size and luxury quotient of the signature thatched-roof bungalows this South Pacific paradise is known for, but it also created a setting that honors Polynesian tradition. Located on a private island around a sacred cove, the Bora Bora Nui features 122 suite-sized villa bungalows and a 30,000-square-foot hilltop Spa.
With its picture-perfect hillside setting, the Bora Bora Nui combines over-the-top luxury with hand-crafted materials like carved kahia & coconut wood, roof thatching woven on the island, tapa cloths pounded from breadfruit trees and chandeliers of Tahitian black pearl shells. A favorite of experienced world travelers, the Bora Bora Nui has received a number of industry accolades since its opening from publications including: Architectural Digest, Conde Nast Traveler, The Robb Report, and Elite Traveler.
This award-winning, authentic Polynesian resort is known for setting firsts, from being French Polynesia’s first all-suite resort; having the first floating lobby and overwater check-in; the first half mile long white sand beach; the first full-service spa; being the only resort with a hilltop wedding chapel and a private islet ideal for romantic dinners, and now the first two-story overwater bungalows in French Polynesia.
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