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  BORA BORA Travel and Honeymoons,BORA BORA Vacations, Hotels in Bora Bora, Bora Bora Resorts with Over Water bungalows, ...
The view of Bora Bora from the airport is truly breathtaking, and as you travel across the spectacular lagoon you will soon understand why it is the main area of attraction for most visitors.
Bora Bora lagoon offers a multitude of activities and excursions, one of the most popular being the Shark feeding (video) where from chest-deep water you watch local divers feed 4' to 5' reef sharks by hand.
Motu Mute is Bora Bora airport, on an island in the lagoon.
www.tahiti-explorer.com /borabora.html   (1774 words)

  
  Bora Bora -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The island is surrounded by a (A body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral) lagoon and a fringing (A submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water) reef.
In 1842 Bora Bora was made a protectorate of (A republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe) France.
Bora Bora is famous for (Skin diving with scuba apparatus) scuba diving in and around its beautiful lagoon.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/b/bo/bora_bora.htm   (578 words)

  
 Istria on the Internet - Geology & Meterology - Winds:: Bora--Adriatic Sea   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The bora of the Adriatic is a cold, north to northeast katabatic wind.
The traditional bora is a wind whose source is so cold that when the air reaches the coast, the dynamic warming caused by subsidence is insufficient to raise the air temperature to the level normally experienced.
Bora winds do not normally cause problems for ships in port, but additional mooring lines are deployed when necessary to keep a ship safe at her berth.
www.istrianet.org /istria/meteorology/winds-bora-adr.htm   (1776 words)

  
 Bora-Bora on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Most Bora Bora hotels are recovering from cyclone's effects.
Bora Bora resort aims to build strong links to U.S. agents.
Jacques Chirac dimanche à Bora Bora Le président a salué les efforts de Bora Bora pour protéger l'environnement et préserv.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/B/BoraB1ora.asp   (480 words)

  
 Bora Bora travel guide and Bora Bora map by The Tahiti Traveler   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The first signs of human life on the island of Bora Bora (formerly called Vavau -which may indicate that it was colonized by inhabitants of a Tonga island carrying the same name) are dated 900 BC, just after the populating of the island of Raiatea.
According to the legend, Bora Bora means “first born” because it was the first island to emerge from the waters after the creation of Raiatea.
Bora Bora was first “discovered” by the navigator Roogeveen in 1722 then by Cook in 1796.
www.thetahititraveler.com /islandguide/boraintro.asp   (540 words)

  
 Bora Gajicki
Boravoj "Bora" Gajicki was born in Vojvodina, Yugoslavia.
Bora was on the staff of the Stockton Folk Dance Camp for several years and has been a guest teacher at many folk dance institutes and camps.
Bora and Marge bought the Veselo folk dance cafe, remodeled it, changed it's name to Veselo Selo (happy village), and ran the popular Orange County, California, folk dance venue for many years.
www.phantomranch.net /folkdanc/teachers/gajicki_b.htm   (289 words)

  
 Bora Ozkok
Bora Özkök, whose first name means "strong hurricane wind" in Turkish, was born and grew up on the Mediterranean coast in Adana, Turkey, where his mother was a school teacher and his father a pediatric doctor.
In 1969, Bora was selected as one of the twelve outstanding foreign students in America, chosen from 1,000 Middle-Eastern nominees from 500 universities and colleges in the United States, and the outstanding representative of Turkey.
Bora is the director of Cultural Folk Tours, Inc., conducting tours to Turkey which take you to see the Ottoman Military Band in İstanbul, the spiritual Whirling Dervish ceremony in Cappadocia, native folk dancing, a live gypsy orchestra, and much more.
www.phantomranch.net /folkdanc/teachers/ozkok_b.htm   (765 words)

  
 Bora Bora Information
Novelist James Michener wrote that Bora Bora is "the most beautiful island in the world." It certainly makes the most dramatic first appearance, especially if you arrive by air.
Bora Bora is an island that most people have heard about, but not many people know that it is part of French Polynesia.
Bora Bora is situated 155 miles to the northeast of Tahiti (at latitude 16o 30’ south and longitude 151o 45’ west).
www.gotahiti.com /islands-borabora.htm   (953 words)

  
 Istria on the Internet - Geology & Meteorology - Winds - Bora - Trieste   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The bora is a low altitude wind (it is not felt at high altitudes) from a constant north easterly origin.
But when it blows, roof tiles are unseated, it may even upturn cars, ships strengthen their moorings to prevent being pushed out at sea, people that dare to brave the streets must cling to ropes and railings installed in the more exposed locations.
Bora winds are common in Trieste during wintertime.
www.istrianet.org /istria/meteorology/winds-bora-trieste.htm   (703 words)

  
 Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort & Spa - Bora Bora Blue Nui Diving Center   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Bora Bora Blue Nui was constructed within the Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort.
Bora Bora Blue Nui is located right on the marina of the hotel.
Bora Bora has earned its place in the diving world and is one of the rare places where we can observe manta rays all year long.
www.pearlresorts.com /bora/diving.asp   (681 words)

  
 Sailing Bora Bora, South Pacific
The view of Bora Bora is surrealistic as the towering island, rich in vegetation, stretches high to the clouds.
Maupiti is 27 miles west of Bora Bora and is reputed for magnificent motu beaches, vegetation-draped cliffs, a extensive sapphire lagoon, fruit trees, watermelons, and a narrow entry channel with strong currents.
Bora Bora is about a four hour sail from Raiatea and is the ideal South Pacific island.
www.usac.com /trips/tahiti.html   (2900 words)

  
 Bora Bora - amazing Bora Bora
Often described as the most beautiful island in the world, Bora Bora is located 160 miles northwest of Tahiti and approximately 2,600 miles south of Hawaii, having being first discovered in 1722.
Volcanic in origin, Bora Bora's rugged main island and a few smaller islands are completely surrounded by coral reefs.
With a large choice of deluxe hotels in addition to more traditional quality hotels, Bora Bora is without doubt the most beautiful island one could ever hope to visit and is still very much an affordable option not only for honeymooners but also for those wishing a few days of tranquility away from the world.
www.amazingpolynesia.com /borabora/borabora_tours/borabora_tours.asp   (309 words)

  
 Bora Bora hotel - Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort & Spa - French Polynesia   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Bora Bora, with a lagoon resembling an artist ' s palette of blues and greens, is love at first sight.
At the Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort you can discover the sparkling magic of the lagoon, admire the awe-inspiring Mount Otemanu while luxuriating in the peace and tranquility of the surroundings.
This resort is located on the island Motu Tevairoa, 10 minutes by boat from the Bora Bora airport, 15 minutes from the main city of Bora Bora Vaitape.
www.pearlresorts.com /bora/main.asp   (180 words)

  
 frontline: campaign against terror: on the ground: assault on tora bora | PBS
After the Taliban regime was defeated, the military turned its focus to mountainous region of Tora Bora, where is was believed that Osama bin Laden was holed up in fortified caves along with Taliban and Al Qaeda troops.
After the fall of Kandahar, Tora Bora emerged very quickly on the radar screen, at least from my headquarters, as there was the potential for Al Qaeda presence and possibly other personnel could be hiding.
I think it's a mistake for people to cast too glaring an indictment of that operation not understanding fully the context of what was going on with the battlefield at the time, what was available, and the urgency of when people wanted to see things happen.
www.pbs.org /wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/campaign/ground/torabora.html   (1777 words)

  
 Iaorana Bora Bora - Local information about Bora Bora island of French Polynesia
Located 260 kilometers from Tahiti, Bora Bora has a population of 5,767, living essentially off tourism in a paradise-like setting.
Bora Bora is an ancient volano and the highest peak, Mount Otemanu, culminates at 727 meters.
The tour of Bora Bora, namely 32 kilometers, can be done on bicycle, which is still the best way to appreciate the amazing blue hues of the lagoon.
www.tahiti1.com /iaorana/en/borabora.htm   (355 words)

  
 Ist der VW Bora das richtige Auto für Sie?
Der VW Bora ist eine sportliche Limousine, welche Sie auf Anhieb begeistern wird.
Ausserdem ist der VW Bora betreffend Sicherheit auf hohem Niveau.
Fazit: Der VW Bora ist eine sportliche Limousine, welche extravagant und luxuriös ist.
www.auto-neuheiten.ch /vw/vw_bora.htm   (148 words)

  
 Bora Bora
The location was lovely, and the OWB afforded spectacular snorkeling right at the base of the bungalow, as it was situated on the coral reef.
Our OWB faced Bora Bora and was a really magnificent shelter.
However, the classic HBB feels more intimate and private, and has an unparalleled setting as it was the first resort on Bora Bora.
www.theworldisyourocean.net /personal/borabora.htm   (292 words)

  
 Sailing the Dream/Bora Bora (VII)
It was a flood tide and we slipped through the narrow Teavanui pass and into the green lagoon of Bora Bora as easily as a leaf riding the downstream current of a gentle river, leaving the rolling waves of the open sea and the roar of the barrier reef behind us.
Bora Bora represents a poetic twist of this nature, where titanic forces transformed the molten furnace of a volcanic crater into the diaphanous waters of a lagoon and then inhabited it for the most part with a race of people whose way of life, temperament, and carefree existence became a legend throughout the world.
Bora Bora, and because of that Taoto held much prestige and honor in the Polynesian society, many considering him king of the lagoon, particularly Povai bay.
www.coconutinfo.com /sailingthedream/borabora.html   (21683 words)

  
 Will stake-out at Tora Bora find lair empty? - Telegraph
At the foot of Tora Bora, hundreds of four-wheel-drive trucks, loaded down with possessions, had stopped to spend the night in the village of Garikhil, near the cave complex.
An aide to one of the Tora Bora military commanders said: "There are some lesser commanders who are trying to win the $25 million [£17 million] bounty".
Hundreds of Arabs and their families were meanwhile escaping Tora Bora, despite claims by the world's media describing al-Qa'eda as being "trapped", with nowhere to run and nowhere to hide.
www.telegraph.co.uk /news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2001/12/16/wtora116.xml   (1366 words)

  
 U.S. Concludes Bin Laden Escaped at Tora Bora Fight (washingtonpost.com)
The Bush administration has concluded that Osama bin Laden was present during the battle for Tora Bora late last year and that failure to commit U.S. ground troops to hunt him was its gravest error in the war against al Qaeda, according to civilian and military officials with first-hand knowledge.
In the fight for Tora Bora, corrupt local militias did not live up to promises to seal off the mountain redoubt, and some colluded in the escape of fleeing al Qaeda fighters.
Another change since Tora Bora, with no immediate prospect of finding bin Laden, is that President Bush has stopped proclaiming the goal of taking him "dead or alive" and now avoids previous references to the al Qaeda founder as public enemy number one.
www.washingtonpost.com /ac2/wp-dyn?pagename=article&node=&contentId=A62618-2002Apr16¬Found=true   (1747 words)

  
 The Maserati Bora
The link between the Bora and the Ghibli is a strong one, yes, I know one was mid-engined and the other front-engined, but both bodies were designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro, the Ghibli whilst he was chief designer at Ghia, both were powered by a V8 engine and both had mechanics designed by Ing.
The design and development of the Bora started in October and the first prototype was on the road in the summer of 1969.
According to the 'Catalogue Raisonné 1926-1990' by Gianni Cancellieri, 9 Boras were built in 1971, 220 in 1972, 157 in 1973, 85 in 1974, 29 in 1975, 12 in 1976, 15 in 1977 and 3 in 1978.
www.maserati-indy.co.uk /alfieri104.htm   (1793 words)

  
 Bali Villas | Bora Bora Villas, Luxury Bali Villas in Seminyak
elcome to Bora Bora Villas, your tropical holiday retreat on the island of Bali.
Bora Bora Villas have been formed to serve the needs and desires of the visitor seeking comfort, Luxury and privacy…with a little bit of magic.
Bora Bora villas are traditional yet modern with every luxury you have at home.
www.bali-bora-villas.com   (213 words)

  
 Bora Bora Tourism - Bora Bora Island, Vacations, Honeymoons, and Resorts   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Bora Bora, with a lagoon resembling an artist's palette of blues and greens, is love at first sight.
From the dramatic scenery to the privacy and amenities of the overwater bungalows, everything in Bora Bora equals a 10 on the romance scale.
A Pearl Escape - Tahiti, Bora Bora & Manihi in the Tuamotus
www.go-to-tahiti.com /islands/borabora/description.asp   (430 words)

  
 A Complete Guide to Bora bora Island- Tahiti Sun Travel
Bora Bora island is possibly the single most famous island in all the world.
Bora Bora's lagoon is its most treasured feature, and allows the traveler many opportunities to experience it in a variety of ways.
Bora Bora is the perfect setting for the ultimate in romantic getaways for newlyweds or newly found romances.
www.boraboraisland.com   (1237 words)

  
 Thread FULL!!!__AMERICA AT WAR!__Use New Thread!: Tora Bora action, Thursday, Day 61
On early Thursday, Day 61, at Tora Bora caves in the White Mountains, 35 miles south of Jalalabad, some hills were taken, and 22 al Qaeda were killed, in intense close contact fighting, and US warplane airstrikes.
Geraldo Rivera, reporting for Fox TV News, from a hilltop close to Tora Bora, Thursday, was seen on earlier video filmed north of Kandahar, as he was sent sprawling to the ground, for cover, along with his cameraman, as a sniper bullet passed by, audibly on the mike, within inches of his head.
US warplanes continued their intensive bombardment of the Tora Bora district in the east - where hundreds of al-Qaeda fighters are believed to be holed up in an elaborate cave complex - and anti-Taleban forces on the ground reportedly entered some caves.
www.suite101.com /discussion.cfm/investing/68672/561205   (474 words)

  
 BORA BORA colgne and perfume by Liz Claiborne.
BORA BORA colgne and perfume by Liz Claiborne.
bora bora perfume and cologne by liz claiborne
Bora Bora cologne for Men was created by Liz Claiborne in 2002.
www.4-fragrances.com /men/borabora-m.htm   (46 words)

  
 Radisson Seven Seas Cruises : Ports Home   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Bora Bora lies 150 miles (240 km) northwest of Tahiti in the leeward Society Islands.
Bora Bora's lagoon is world-famous for its beauty.
Bora Bora Diving The lagoon of Bora Bora is constantly replenished with ocean water from the ocean swells that crash over the fringing reef.
www.rssc.com /ports/detail.jsp?region=S.PAC.&code=BRB   (343 words)

  
 Tora Bora falls, but no bin Laden | csmonitor.com
The Tora Bora region was the last major pocket of Al Qaeda resistance in the country.
Relieved because he thought he would soon be free, he sat with his Egyptian wife beside a small stove at the base of the valley in Upper Pachir, an Afghan village just a few miles from where US Special Forces were reported by the Pentagon to have surrounded bin Laden's own cave.
Before any moves were made against Tora Bora two weeks ago, Ghamsharik decided to ask the Arabs in the White Mountains to simply leave their province.
www.christiansciencemonitor.com /2001/1217/p1s1-wosc.htm   (1363 words)

  
 Bora Bora map and information page by World Atlas
Bora Bora, located about 160 miles northwest of Tahiti and approximately 2,600 miles south of Hawaii, was discovered in 1722, and is arguably the most beautiful island on the planet.
Bora Bora's fabled blue lagoon (above) is, according to novelist James A. Michener, "so stunning, that there are really no adequate words to describe it."
Cooling trade winds buffet the island throughout the year, and the months of June, July, August and October are widely considered to be ideal times to visit.
www.worldatlas.com /webimage/countrys/oceania/bora.htm   (416 words)

  
 Tora Bora falls, but no bin Laden | csmonitor.com
The Tora Bora region was the last major pocket of Al Qaeda resistance in the country.
Relieved because he thought he would soon be free, he sat with his Egyptian wife beside a small stove at the base of the valley in Upper Pachir, an Afghan village just a few miles from where US Special Forces were reported by the Pentagon to have surrounded bin Laden's own cave.
Before any moves were made against Tora Bora two weeks ago, Ghamsharik decided to ask the Arabs in the White Mountains to simply leave their province.
www.csmonitor.com /2001/1217/p1s1-wosc.htm   (1363 words)

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