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Both are overwater-villa destinations. The Maldives is closer to Europe (10 hours from London via Dubai), has 150+ luxury resorts and offers genuine value choice. French Polynesia is the long-haul commitment — 24+ hours from London — but delivers Bora Bora's iconic lagoon and a richer cultural backdrop.
The Maldives wins for accessibility from Europe, hotel variety and value. French Polynesia wins for the scale of Bora Bora's lagoon, the Polynesian culture and the bucket-list factor.
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