Bora Bora Ranked #1 Island in the World by U.S. News & World Report

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bora Bora, located in the Islands of Tahiti, was recently ranked the "#1 Island in the World" by venerable news magazine U.S. News & World Report.

The ranking notes, "The very definition of a tropical getaway, blissful Bora Bora abounds with luxurious resorts, sunny skies, warm waters, and friendly locals."

U.S. News & World Report prefaces the rankings by asking, "What is it about an island that immediately invokes a daydream? That feeling of seclusion, for sure, but also those sprawling beaches, those rolling waves, and those untouched pockets of wilderness. For an island to be considered one of the 'best,' it must have that je ne sais quoi—that magical spark. The islands listed here boast a little extra something that keeps travelers enchanted."

Bora Bora, known as the "The Romantic Island," is often called the most beautiful island in the world. The tiny island – just 18 miles in circumference – is encircled by a protective necklace of coral. Lush mountains provide a dramatic backdrop for the indescribable turquoise, lapis and aquamarine of the sheltered lagoon.

Arriving by air is a unique experience, landing on the airstrip that was built by U.S. troops during World War II. The runway is on a motu (small islet), and visitors must travel by boat to reach the main island. It's no surprise that most of the island's activities center in and around Bora Bora's spectacular lagoon.

The popular shark-feeding excursion puts visitors in the water and within safe view of reef sharks as they're being fed by guides. Additionally, visitors can enjoy the Lagoonarium, a marine exhibit in the lagoon where the adventurous can swim with sting rays, manta rays, huge sea turtles and reef sharks. Bora Bora is home to world-class resorts and quaint French-inspired restaurants, and is known for its jet-setting celebrity visitors who relax anonymously on its secluded beaches.

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About U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report's mission is to bring its audience comprehensive, useful, and trusted information to help them make important life decisions and purchases. For the U.S. News Travel website, their editors analyze thousands of travel guides, user reviews, and online sources to bring reader's  Vacation Rankings, Hotel Rankings, and Travel Guides. They share what both travelers and travel professionals say about where to stay and what to do in the world's most popular travel destinations. Their rankings represent an unprecedented look into the collective opinions of users and travel critics. They do the research and provide traveler's with the must-have knowledge about travel destinations worldwide.

About the Islands of Tahiti: 
Easier to travel than often imagined, Tahiti is eight hours by air from Los Angeles with daily nonstop flights. Tahiti is halfway between California and Australia, on the same side of the International Date Line as North America and in the same time zone as Hawaii. There are a total of 118 islands and atolls that comprise this beautiful South Pacific country. Tahiti's varied landscape ranges from just-above sea level coral atolls to volcanic mountain peaks. Tahiti is renowned for warm waters, white-sand beaches and  stunning turquoise lagoons. Find the Islands of Tahiti on Facebook, Twitter @TahitiTourism and on Pinterest at Tahiti Tourisme North America.

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Kristen Bergevin  310 752 4400 x181
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SOURCE The Islands of Tahiti