InterContinental French Polynesia

InterContinental Resort and Thalasso Spa Bora Bora

Beginning May 1, 2006, visitors to the island of Bora Bora will have the chance to experience a new level of luxury at The InterContinental Resort and Thalasso Spa Bora Bora. Situated on a motu (islet) on the legendary island’s northeast side, the 80-overwater-villa resort will boast a number of “firsts,” including the first Thalasso and Balneo spa center in the Southern Hemisphere and the first resort on Bora Bora to consist exclusively of the famous over-the-water villas.
Each 1000-square-foot overwater villa has been designed with authentic Polynesian materials to create an understated, but distinctly South Pacific, décor. Unique features include:

All villas have an Internet connection, 2 flat-screen televisions with CD DVD players and all the amenities of a five-star property. The property also offers a private white sand beach, a magnificent freshwater infinity pool, two restaurants and bars, conference facilities, tennis courts, helicopter pad, and a wedding chapel for vow renewals and ceremonial weddings.
Thalassotherapy has long been a popular curative. Based on the close similarity between the mineral content of deep seawater and the mineral composition of the human body, Thalasso and Balneo therapists use seawater as the core of a range of health and beauty treatments. Guests of the InterContinental Resort Thalasso Spa Bora Bora can enjoy anything from a jetlag-busting “Express Facial” to a seaweed wrap on a floating bed to a full-body massage in one of three overwater bungalows with transparent floors. The spa will feature a huge Aquatonic seawater pool, oriental Hammam, a fitness and aerobic room, a relaxation room with a breathtaking view of the ocean, and juice and tea bar. Conceived by Dr. Yves Treguer, who designed the world-famous Thèrmes-Marins de Monaco, the spa will be managed by Algotherm. Algotherm has a 40-year history as a world leader in marine cosmetics.
Many people consider Bora Bora the most beautiful island in the world. The management of InterContinental French Polynesia plans to keep it that way and is introducing sophisticated environmental practices to make sure the lagoon remains crystal clear. The resort will extract ocean water from a depth of 2500 feet for use in the air conditioning system through thermal exchange. This one of a kind air conditioning system eliminates the use of hazardous carbons of traditional air conditioners and is 80% more energy efficient.