The plane descends towards a fantastic scene. The almost unbroken reef encloses a half-sunken volcano and a lagoon considered to be the most beautiful in the world. At the port of the airport island of Bora Bora, local seamen attired in blue and white are waiting to take the new guests in the catamaran to one of the most exclusive resort of French Polynesia. Even the short crossing passes by a fascinating natural backdrop.

Text: Günther Ned • Photos: Ydo Sol