Ever wanted a vacation on an island somewhere? Where the beaches are breath taking, the water is clear, and the sun is simply magnificent? Think this is a fantasy? Well, it isn't. All these can be found in an island in the Pacific Ocean. Bora Bora, with its land area of over 29 km², and surrounded by pristine ocean waters, it is sure to captivate and leave you in awe of its beauty. Various areas in its shore hold great serenity and peace, perfect for relaxing in the tropic sun, and leaving your stress and troubles at home. It is also surrounded by lagoons, which can be perfect for exploration and discovery for the adventurer in anyone. It also has a wide variety of hotels and beach resorts, just take your pick and pampering and relaxation will come almost immediately. A barrier reef surrounding the island is a great place for deep diving and underwater scenery viewing. If you want something more inland, then Bora Bora has that too. The center of the island has the remnants of a now extinct volcano, leaving two mountain peaks, Mount Pahia and Mount Otemanu. These mountain peaks are perfect for hikers for their terrain. Even plant enthusiasts can benefit from these mountains because of the multiple species of plants that they contain. The mountains peaks are also easily enjoyed by rock climbers and any other regular tourist out there. For the history enthusiast, this island has a vast and interesting story to tell. First inhabited by Polynesian natives and later found by James Cook in 1769 and landed upon in 1777. Afterwards a missionary society founded a protestant church. It was also made a protectorate by France in 1842. It was even used as a military supply base by the United States during World War II. Although the base in the island saw no action and was closed afterwards, most of the military men chose to stay and thus was born an island of relaxation and beach resorts. This rich history has made the island rich in culture and diversity as well, with people speaking French or Italian with fluency in English but recently. This island is perfect to people who just like to sit back and take a load off from the hustle and bustle of the city life. Surely an island with such breath taking beauty, luscious plants, diverse wildlife, pristine beaches and a colorful barrier reef would catch anyone's attention. So take a vacation, give yourself a break go to Bora Bora and experience ultimate relaxation.