Travel + Leisure
World’s Best Awards Edition
August 2006
Edited by Jennifer V. Cole and Amy Farley

Within the pages of the 11th annual reader’s poll, the islands of Tahiti shine due to remarkable public opinion. Readers weighed in favorably as Bora Bora ranked among the top 3 best islands in the Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific region. Four of our resorts were voted within the top 25 Best Hotels within the South Pacific, three of which in the top 10. The St. Regis Resort in Bora Bora also made the top 15 list for hotels to watch, receiving high marks and substantial reader evaluations.

Here is a list of the various honors from the reader’s poll – Manuia!

Hotel	Score	Ranking
Bora Bora Lagoon Resort and Spa	86.61	#3
Hotel Bora Bora	83.16	#8
Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort and Spa	82.50	#10
Moorea Pearl Resort and Spa	82.30	#11

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Travel Agent
July 31, 2006
“Hot New Hotel Picks”
By Erin F. Sternthal

The author interviewed several savvy travel agents and has presented a list of stand-out hotels that agents have toured and would recommend to their own clients. Among the top picks is the St. Regis Resort, Bora Bora, which, “heralds in a new era of luxury in French Polynesia.” The Brief overview touches on the 5 overwater villas with private swimming pools, three restaurants, and its appeal to both couples and families.

Travel Agent’s readership is 214,993
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Brides
July/August 2006
“Fantasy Islands”

Addressing the ever-popular Tahiti honeymoon, this article presents several fantastic options on Moorea and Bora Bora. The article goes into great detail about the various resorts, beaches, and popular activities on the islands including diving, parasailing, and general sightseeing (not to mention possibilities for private moments). Accompanied by contact information on an array of resort locations, as well as beautiful photos of the islands, the article is as helpful as Tahiti is compelling.

Brides’ readership is 4,510,293
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Bridal Guide
Sept/Oct 2006
“Sea Life”
By Jamie Marshall

Geared toward honeymooners who plan to enjoy the islands of Tahiti beneath the water as much as above, author Jamie Marshall does an exceptional job of providing a generous list of dive sites. Whether you’re a beginner, a thrill-seeker, enjoy shark feeding, or are interested in a night dive, this article is incredibly informative in showing what islands can best suit individual interests. From Moorea to Huahine, Bora Bora to Rangiroa, couples with an interest in diving are sure to find their dream honeymoon.

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