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ABC’S “BACHELORETTE” ENDS THIS YEAR’S GLOBE-SPANNING SEASON WITH A GRAND FINALE ON BORA BORA, HOME TO “THE MOST BEAUTIFUL LAGOON IN THE WORLD"

Award-Winning Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort Chosen as Location for "Last Chance Dates," "Meet the Parents" and the Final Rose Ceremony





Bora Bora, French Polynesia (2010) – The award-winning Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa served as the backdrop for the finale of last season’s The Bachelorette, where media darling Ali Fedotowosky shared her choice for a husband with nearly 20 million U.S. viewers when it aired in the first week of August, 2010.

The hit ABC television show’s globe-trotting season came to its exciting conclusion on the most famous island in the South Pacific, Bora Bora, known for having what author James Michener called “the most beautiful lagoon in the world.” This true fantasy island was the location where the final two bachelors met Ali’s parents, experienced their “Last Chance Dates,” and participated in the famous Final Rose Ceremony. The swoon factor was in full swing when Roberto proposed to Ali on a lush tropical hillside beside the resort’s spa and overlooking one of the island’s most legendary coves and the peak of its famous Mount Ote Manu without knowing that at that point she had already sent the last finalist home and he was the only bachelor in the running.

The Bora Bora Nui – whose suite-sized thatched roof villas were voted the “#1 Honeymoon Suite in the World” by Modern Bride Magazine – and its island home enjoyed 80 minutes of exposure on national network television, representing $4 million worth of advertising value not to mention the publicity the finale story garnered, which Tahiti Tourisme officials estimated at $85 million in ad equivalency for print coverage alone. Interestingly, a week before the finale aired, the 120-room resort was booked to capacity and since that time it has enjoyed more sold at nights since the show aired than any time in its seven-year history.

The iconic, thatched-roof overwater bungalow has become a symbol of the Tahitian vacation experience. Quite appropriately, the always anticipated introduction to the Bachelorette’s parents took place in the first, two-story overwater bungalow in the island nation – in one of the Nui’s two, new amazing, Overwater Presidential Villas – the only such accommodations in French Polynesia.

To make it easy for South Pacific dreamers to experience the same kinds of Bora Bora adventures that Ali and her bachelors did, the resort has launched a special “BORA BORA FOR LOVERS PACKAGE” which includes:
• 5 Nights in an Overwater Villa
• Motu Tapu Escape with Gourmet Island Picnic
• Daily International Breakfast Buffet
• Airport Boat Transfers
Cost: $4,995.00 USD; Booking Code: BACHELORETTE
* For questions or to book this limited-edition Bachelorette package, please e-mail the Bora Bora Nui at: reservations@hilton.pf.

ABOUT THE NUI
Guests arrive at the resort’s floating lobby via private yacht from the quaint Bora Bora airport. Each room has a lagoon view and all are suite-sized; some perched on a lush tropical hillside, others along a white sand beach and still others “floating” above the crystal blue lagoon, complete with windows in the floor and a lanai with steps going directly to the water.

The 122-room resort weaves native materials like curly kahia wood, tapas cloth and mother of pearl throughout elegant spaces, beautifully intertwining island décor with the latest in modern conveniences. The resort also features a hilltop, indoor-outdoor “spa-with-a-jaw-dropping-view;” a 1,000-meter infinity pool that seemingly melts into the lagoon; the Iriatai restaurant that pairs fine fusion cuisine with stunning horizon views; the Tamure Grill that offers casual, feet-in-the-sand dining; and a half-mile white sand beach with complimentary water toys.

Exclusive features of the two, new Overwater Presidential Villas include an open air floor plan with modern island decor; deep, sleek bathtubs against full glass walls looking on the blue, blue lagoon; a plunge pool on the lower deck; a spiral staircase and a wellness/massage/sauna room upstairs along with a gazebo, hot tub and bar on the upstairs deck.

Guests can also enjoy special excursions to the Nui’s very own, private, “deserted” island called Motu Tapu, which is the most photographed islet in the South Pacific.
For more information visit: www.hilton.com/frenchpolynesia

ABOUT THE BACHELORETTE
In the hit primetime romance reality series The Bachelorette, one lucky woman gets the opportunity to find the man of her dreams — and hopefully her groom-to-be — in this two-hour reality series. This single, very eligible bachelorette — a confident, successful and sensitive woman who is ready to find love — will embark on a romantic journey as she meets 25 handsome and intelligent men. As the Bachelorette gets to know each one, she'll continue to narrow the field. They will travel to exotic locations and spend time getting to know each other; she will introduce them to her family and friends and meet some of theirs. At the end of her romantic voyage, if she has found Mr. Right, will there be a proposal — and from whom? Hosted by Chris Harrison, The Bachelorette is produced by Next Entertainment in association with Warner Horizon Television.

ABOUT HILTON HOTELS
Hilton Hotels is the stylish, forward-thinking global leader of hospitality that welcomes guests in more countries than any other full-service hotel brand. The Hilton brand currently includes more than 530 hotels and resorts in 76 countries, and plans to serve travelers in 80 countries by the end of 2011. By offering innovative products, services and amenities, Hilton enables travelers to be at their best 24/7, whether traveling for business or leisure. Start your journey at www.hilton.com.

For more information, please contact Kim Marshall at: (310)452-1234; kim@themarshallplan.com

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