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Bora Bora is a honeymooners’ paradise and most travelers are content to soak up the scenery, gaze into their loved one’s eyes, and recuperate from the wedding. Should you need a break from such marital bliss, however, the island offers a wide range of activities ranging from shopping to water sports to hiking. Although children are welcome (and enjoy swimming with sharks and sting rays) the overall pace might be a bit slow for them.

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Be it sitting on the private deck of your over-water bungalow or lounging on the beach, staring at the impossibly turquoise water is one of the best things you can do in Bora Bora (with your clothes on).

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While there are many simple scenic walks, the strenuous hike up the volcanic peak of Mount Pahia rewards hikers with breathtaking panoramas of the island and the sea. The trek takes two hours each way and is best done with a guide.

Otemanu ToursBora Bora; 011-689-67-70-49

Emerald-green mountains rise out of crystalline waters that range from pale turquoise to sapphire. A sunset cruise aboard the Taravana, champagne in hand, is the height of romance. Alternatively, dedicate a day to fishing, snorkeling, or simply sailing on the calm waters.

Taravana Charters; UturoaBora Bora; 011-689-65-61-01; www.boraboraisland.com/taravana/charters/index.html#sunset

Bora Bora is known for spectacular shallow, deep, and pass diving. Witness 500 species of fish and, from July to October, the humpback whale migration. Non-divers can take an “Aqua Safari,” where a helmet linked to an oxygen tank allows you to walk with the fishes for an hour (www.aquasafaribora.com).

Top Dive; VaitapeBora Bora; 011-689-60-50-50; www.topdive.com

Many operators offer half-day, four-wheel tours to the undisturbed forests on the island’s interior. There are also drives to historic sites and cannon remnants left by the American military when they were stationed here during WWII.

Tupuna Four Wheel Drive ExpeditionBora Bora; 011-689-67-75-06

You can celebrate your union with a traditional Tahitian wedding ceremony at many resorts. A Tahitian priest officiates and Polynesian dancers dance – just remember that it’s not legally binding. The new InterContinental Bora Bora Resort and Thalasso Spa has an over-water wedding chapel.

InterContinental Bora Bora Resort and Thalasso Spa; Motu Pita AuBora Bora; 011-689-60-76-00; www.ichotels.com

The art of tattoo has been popular in the South Pacific for hundreds of years. For a permanent souvenir, schedule an appointment with Fati Motuehitu, one of the island’s most respected tattoo artists. He specializes in original designs inspired by traditional Polynesian motifs.

Fati Motuehitu; Matira BeachBora Bora; 011-689-67-50-84; www.boraboraisland.com/fati/index.html

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