Island paradise not just for celebrities

A trip to gorgeous Bora Bora comes with a hefty price tag

Somehow I convinced my husband that the fifth wedding anniversary is the Tahitian anniversary. The traditional gift, actually, is wood.

For years, I had dreamed of going to Bora Bora in French Polynesia. The lagoon's glimmering turquoise, jade and cobalt blue waters, the overwater bungalows, the seclusion - for me, it was the ultimate bucket list destination.