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Maldives vs Bora Bora

Maldives vs Bora Bora: Overwater Villas, Cost and Experience

Best for Maldives: Choice, privacy, house reefs and a tailored budget Bora Bora: Mount Otemanu, a deep-blue lagoon, Polynesian culture
Landscape Maldives: Flat coral atolls, a few metres above sea level Bora Bora: A volcanic peak inside a reef-ringed lagoon
Flights from the UK Maldives: Around 10.5 hours non-stop to Malé, then a short… Bora Bora: Around 22 hours via Los Angeles, then a 50-minute…
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Mauritius vs Maldives

Mauritius vs Maldives: Which Luxury Island Is Better?

Best for Mauritius: Beach time plus hiking, sightseeing and golf Maldives: Island seclusion, overwater villas and the sea
Beyond the resort Mauritius: Mountains, markets, culture, waterfalls and road trips Maldives: No volcanic mountains or long road trips
Scenery Mauritius: Sheltered lagoons and a large volcanic landscape Maldives: Pale sand and shallow turquoise water
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Seychelles vs Mauritius

Seychelles vs Mauritius: Resorts, Beaches and Costs

Beaches Seychelles: Granite-framed coves, among the most photographed in the world Mauritius: Long reef-protected lagoons, very swimmable
Scenery Seychelles: Forested granite peaks dropping straight to the sea Mauritius: Volcanic mountains, gorges, sugar-cane plains
Resort style Seychelles: Hillside villas, boutique resorts, private islands Mauritius: Large full-service resorts with many facilities
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Fiji vs Bora Bora

Fiji vs Bora Bora: Which Is Better for a Luxury Honeymoon?

Realistic luxury room cost Fiji: Around US$1,050 to US$1,250 a night at Six Senses… Bora Bora: Overwater villas from around US$1,250 to US$2,600 a night…
Getting there from the US west coast Fiji: Around 11 hours nonstop to Nadi, then a boat,… Bora Bora: Just over 8 hours to Papeete, then about an…
Service style Fiji: Personal and community-led Bora Bora: Polished and brand-led
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Indian Ocean

4 islands, 36 guides

South Pacific

4 islands, 16 guides

Asia

2 islands, 6 guides

Caribbean

3 islands, 10 guides

Mediterranean

2 islands, 6 guides

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