Dreaming Of A South Pacific Getaway

For anyone who has ever dreamed of a South Pacific getaway, where hues of blue paint the seascape and the sand is pristine. Beach House Finds suggests lagoon living on the French Polynesia's Fours Seasons Bora Bora Resort, over water bungalows and beachfront villas on a private white sand fringed islet. Snorkeling and diving are at the top of the list of activities along with a variety of large marine life, manta rays, dolphins, sea cucumbers, brain coral, yellow and blue striped trigger fish, and sea turtles. Bora Bora is prime underwater exploration territory. After a day of marine life, the Four Seasons Bora Bora Spa is a warm welcoming haven, balancing the surging energy of the Pacific with the tranquility of the turquoise lagoon.

The island is so identified with black pearls that it’s called “the pearl of the Pacific”. Despite modern cultivation techniques, the black pearls of Bora Bora are still prized and highly valued jewels. There is an official guide for tourists, which is available at airports, tourism offices and some jewellers on the island.

Michener used Bora Bora as inspiration for his mythic Bali Ha’i. The music from the Broadway musical South Pacific runs through our heads as the sun set in orange, red and purple shades behind Mount Otemanu.

Photo Credits: Four Seasons Resorts


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Why American's Are Heading to Buenos Aires For 2010

Head to Buenos Aires in 2010 as it is a great year for Americans to travel to the Argentine capital, which celebrates its bicentennial next year.  With one of the most favorable exchange rate ever, pesos to the dollar means that, despite inflation, Buenos Aires is once again a super-affordable destinations. Buenos Aires is Latin America's hottest destination! With it's incredible food, fresh young designers, and a cultural scene that's thriving. Smart travelers will start planning now as starting January, it’s going to be a lot harder to get hotel and dinner reservation in Buenos Aire. 

Beach House Finds recommends the Alvear Palace Hotel, considered among Argentina’s top social circles to be the only hotel in Buenos Aires to stay.  Situated in the middle of Recoleta, this is old-school Buenos Aires at its finest. Alvear offers elegant restaurants, a luxurious health center within the spa, fitness center, and impecable service, so  it is no wonder it is the automatic choice for aristocrats, royalty and polo patrons. In Buenos Aires dinner starts at 9:30pm and the Alvear Palce offers the famous La Bourgogne, considered to be the best restaurant in Buenos Aires and the only Relais Gourmand in Latin America, La Bourgogne offers exquisite French cuisine.  After a night of tango return to the hotels Cigar Bar which is an intimate gourmand’s delight, offering havana cigars, the best chocolates in the world and exquisite liquors, this is  just one of the unique experiences at Alvear. 

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