French Polynesia: Bora Bora, Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort and Spa – A Family Getaway in Paradise. Imagine a “fantasy island get-away” in a dream destination like Bora Bora and zero in on a spot that welcomes families. Hilton Bora Bora Nui, typically a couples’ retreat, has become more family friendly and is offering amazing travel specials including "kids fly free" on Air Tahiti.

This award-winning, authentic Polynesian resort is known for setting firsts in the region, 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 on the island; being the only resort with a hilltop wedding chapel; having a private islet ideal for private picnics or romantic dinners under the stars, and now the first two-story overwater bungalows in French Polynesia.

Sleep over water. The Hilton bora Bora Nui Resort and Spa, 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 bungalows. Offering luxury and space making it ideal for families, it was and designed to fit the needs of four adults and two children. The 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. 

Bora Bora Nui’s rooms are all thatched roofed villas (a minimum of 1,000 square feet each) and guests 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” and be able to step off the balcony into the luscious blue lagoon water.

Get a view from the top. Take in views of the Mt. Otemanu volcano and the islands of Tahaa and Raiatea from the hilltop.  Families can relax or splash at the resort’s 1,000 square foot infinity pool or enjoy time along its half-mile-long white sand beach with a plethora of water toys to choose from including paddle boats, kayaks, Hobie Cats and two-person catamarans. Resort activities include snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, hiking, and wind surfing. Bonus points: Take a cruise on a catamaran and stop off with a picnic on the resort's unspoiled private island, Motu Tapu.

About Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa. Named “Best Resort in French Polynesia” by the 2007 World Travel Awards, the resort opened in October 2002 and single-handedly raised the bar on luxury resort accommodations in Tahiti.  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. 

Here’s the air deal. Air Tahiti Nui, the national airline of the region, has extended their “Kids Fly Free” special through 2010. Air Tahiti Nui’s “Kids Fly Free” special is runs through 2010 and includes roundtrip airfare for one child under 12 per paying adult. Air Tahiti flies an average nine flights to Bora Bora per day four of which are nonstop and direct. Details available at www.flyatn.com

Make it happen. Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort and Spa BP 502 Vaitape, Bora Bora, French Polynesia 98730. Telephone 689-60-3300 or www.hilton.com/frenchpolynesia 

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