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Bora Bora and Three Other Island Getaways

February 7, 2014 by · Leave a Comment 

This article was written by Samuel Phineas Upham,

The islands of Bora Bora are some of the most beautiful places to be on Earth, but they are not the only island getaways that are worth visiting. Pristine beaches, amazing wildlife and a thriving party scene await you on any of these other island vacation spots.

Santorini

The island of Santorini in Greece is home to whitewashed villas and some of the most gorgeous views on Earth. The blue-domed buildings set atop a cliff-side composed of volcanic rock, overlooking a view of the sea, are straight out of ancient Greece. If the islands of Greece are where the old gods came from, Santorini is where they put their feet up after a long day.

Bora Bora

Bora Bora features almost everything one could ask for in an island getaway:

  • Bungalows in the water, built atop stilts
  • Private islands full of shopping, massage parlors and decadent restaurants
  • Plenty of nature, including scuba diving and hiking

Located in French Polynesia, Bora Bora is a must see for everyone at least once in their lives.

Gili Trawangan

You can find plush-white sands and sea turtles in the island paradise of Gili T. You need to take a short boat ride off the coast of Bali to get there, but the island features a party scene that is one-of-a-kind. Expect to spend your mornings recovering from the all-night beach parties.

Borneo

Borneo is the place for anyone who has ever seen a National Geographic special on television and thought, “Why not me?” As one of Asia’s best destinations on a budget, you’ll find snorkeling and gorgeous beaches in this unexpected island getaway.

Also see some pics from Bora Bora by Phin Upham on Daily Motion:

Phin Upham Presents Bora Bora by dm_52022698b459b


About the Author: Samuel Phineas Upham is an investor at a family office/hedgefund, where he focuses on special situation illiquid investing. Before this position, Samuel Phineas Upham was working at Morgan Stanley in the Media and Telecom group. You may contact Samuel Phineas Upham on his Twitter page.

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