Fabulous Destinations When Money Doesn't Matter #3

 

The Otemanu Over-Water Bungalow at the Four Seasons Bora Bora "affords the kind of privacy honeymooners crave while keeping them in the lap of luxury. The spacious one-bedroom suite has a plunge pool, deck, covered dining pavilion, and unobstructed views over the lagoon and of Mount Otemanu, the stunning jade-green volcanic rock that rises from the center of Bora Bora. A large glass floor panel—otherwise known as “Tahitian TV”—gives guests a fascinating perspective on the lagoon life below," as described by Travel & Leisure.

A random night next January came back quoted at 179,300 Polynesian Pacific Francs, which the hotel web site converted to $2,094.01. Not entirely out of the question for a really, really special occasion like, say, a honeymoon or a 25 anniversary?

Ah, but don't forget the extras: VAT - 5%, "Resort Fee" - 7.7%, Regional Polynesian Tax - 5%, "Service Charge" - 3% and City Tax (what city is that?) - 300 XPF. New, actual nightly total: $2530.97.

(Photos from the Four Seasons Bora Bora web site.)

Comments

[Bobby Long]

I'm sitting here looking at a Tokyo restaurant guide, and trying to get over the sticker shock. Thanks for making Tokyo look like a relative bargain.