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Flying back home in Business Class onboard an Air Flying back home in Business Class onboard an Air Tahiti Nui Boeing 787 Dreamliner after my amazing holiday in French Polynesia!

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Bucket list adventure! Swimming with giant humpbac Bucket list adventure! Swimming with giant humpback whales in Tahiti 💙

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Now that 2023 is finally here, it’s time to look Now that 2023 is finally here, it’s time to look forward and share with you 10 great trips that I am planning for the coming year and that I am looking forward to share with you in my travel blog and on my YouTube channel.

If you have some tips and suggestions for my upcoming trips, please leave a comment!

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1. Exploring Antarctica 
2. Return trip to the Maldives (5 new resorts)
3. Road trip in the American Southwest (with stay at Amangiri)
4. Relaxing in Mauritius' top resorts
5. Trip to my favorite city on earth: Cape Town
6. Aman journey to the Caribbean & New York
7. Trying out British Airways' Business Class Suite
8. Staying at Dubai's Burj Al Arab Hotel
9. Flying United Airlines Business Class
10. Spending a weekend in Berlin

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Shark encounter in Bora Bora! Would you be scared? Shark encounter in Bora Bora! Would you be scared? 🦈 

Far from being the predators depicted in mainstream culture, these shy and curious sea creatures are considered in French Polynesia as everyday life’s companions.

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The small island of Bora Bora is only 18 miles (29 The small island of Bora Bora is only 18 miles (29 km) in circumference, but it’s home to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches and waters 🏝

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I am missing already my stunning overwater villa a I am missing already my stunning overwater villa at the fabulous Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora in French Polynesia. Do you like the décor & room layout? 💙
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Paradise found! Who’s joining me for a castaway Paradise found! Who’s joining me for a castaway picnic on this tiny island in Bora Bora’s turquoise lagoon? 💙🏝

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Welcome 2023! I wish you all a happy, safe, heal Welcome 2023! 

I wish you all a happy, safe, healthy and prosperous New Year 🥂🍾

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