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FAKARAVA, THE ISLANDS OF TAHITI

he thought of escaping the reality of life is certainly intoxicating. But where to go to truly get away from it all and dwell in the bliss of nothing but blue skies, clear waters and friendly smiles? The Islands of Tahiti, a collection of 118 islands and atolls sprinkled like confetti across the impossible blue of the South Pacific, already have a lock on tropical bliss, but Fakarava takes it one step further. Having long played second fiddle to the likes of Moorea and Bora Bora, it is time for Fakarava’s unspoilt beauty to shine (it is a designated UNESCO Biosphere Reserve). Book into a guesthouse (big hotel chains are nowhere to be seen) to max out the island paradise vibes and prepare to do as little as possible for a while. Your soul

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