Bora Bora

Bora Bora is a tiny island (approximately 6 miles long and a little more than 2 miles broad) that is brimming with natural beauty. At its heart, a dormant volcano rises and spreads out into lush vegetation before erupting into an azure lagoon. Bora Bora was dubbed "the most beautiful island in the world" by novelist James Michener, who penned "Tales of the South Pacific". James Cook, an 18th-century British explorer, dubbed it the "Pearl of the Pacific". Bora Bora is the epitome of a tropical holiday, with magnificent resorts, bright sky, warm waves, and friendly natives.

And, as you might expect, tourism is the principal industry on this little island in French Polynesia and its swarm of tiny motu (islands). To that aim, you may dive, tour Vaitape (Bora Bora's major harbor), ascend Mount Otemanu and do a variety of other activities. But there's a catch: Bora Bora is pricey — extremely pricey. In a nutshell, go to Bora Bora for the natural beauty, stay for complete relaxation, and go if you have the money.