Yet, there were a few surprises you should know about. Flying into bora bora, over a small village of overwater bungalows in things i didnt know, after the bombing of pearl harbor, the us established a military base here during wwii. A professional language hoarder, she can usually be found burying herself in travel. Take a cab from vaitape or shuttles operate during cruise ship visits. Youll all have your own private bungalow, you can enjoy breakfast together or not, do your own thing during the day, and regroup for dinner and drinks. When i arrived in bora bora, an island located northwest of tahiti map, i guess the excitement. Tahiti travel planners at the conrad bora bora nui. Flying into bora bora, over a small village of overwater bungalows. Book your flights from delta to bora bora at, and enjoy your journey hasslefree.
On all of the other islands i visited, local folks were fairly negative talking about bora bora the ridiculous prices, volume of resortstourists, and somewhat less than pristine condition of the main island. Bora bora is one of the few places on earth that everyone hopes to witness in their lifetime. I hope you, dear reader, have the chance to visit some day and i hope that you take us along with you. Click on the links in the menu above to see our travel diary and what we get up to in blog posts, some recipes and other food related posts in galley, who we are in about and some of our reasons for living on a boat in why we are doing this ill be. Travel blog oceania french polynesia bora bora blogs bora bora. Bora bora is undoubtedly one of the most romantic and beautiful. Our flight started from lax to tahiti and then from tahiti to bora bora. From flight bookings, hotel packages, and vacation bookings to car rentals, we help you book everything with few clicks. Top 5 reasons to visit bora bora a luxury travel blog. This helps with the costs of running my blog so i can keep my content. With help from a very valuable bpk travel partner, i arranged for various excursions and transfers throughout each island. Every time i visit french polynesia, it takes my breath away and this was no exception. Kauai, tahiti, moorea, bora bora and oahu in that order.
The bora bora travel guide is geared towards independent travelers, but any visitor will find it useful. The truth is however that bora bora is seeing an increase in families looking to holiday in the south pacific. Set on motu tevairoa and overlooking mount otemanu, this posh island resort comes with thatched bungalows providing comfortable and luxurious stays. Choose your bora bora vacation from our selection or popular itineraries or request a customized quote for your next vacation to bora bora and tahiti islands. Bora bora is undeniably among the worlds most beautiful places. Bora bora, november 9, 2018 immigration, bora bora and making pareos since this is the first port in french polynesia, we had to go through customs here in bora bora, even though we are not getting off the ship until tomorrow in papeete, tahiti. This blog post will focus on our stay in the french polynesian islands only. The properties in bora bora are meant for doing nothing but relaxing and treating yourself, so kick back and enjoy. I will make a separate post for our time in hawaii. Beautiful places you must see on a north island road trip, new zealand. Nestled beside motu toopua lagoon, conrad bora bora nui is a picturesque 20minute boat trip from bora bora airport. If you want to stay at one of bora bora s 4 or 5 start resorts, and wish to book through a reliable travel agent that offers concierge like service during your trip, contact our preferred travel agent through this form and they will respond to your request with a quote. It takes you directly to the dock in vaitape, which is the main town on the island.
My husband and i recently spent 12 days exploring french polynesia, and bora bora was probably our favorite part of the trip. And not trying to toot my own horn, but it was very evident how valuable working with a travel. May 05, 2017 i didnt film every day but i tried to get some bits and pieces from some of the days for you guys. We chose the red eye flight and it was a great decision. Air tahiti airlines had unique fun things for everyone to make the trip feel special including. Set upon bora boras surrounding coral atoll, the resort is a vast tropical grove, replete with coconut palms and pandanus trees. Bora bora is a popular destination for celebrities, honeymooners, and anyone seeking a luxury vacation. Explore vibrant sydney, tour sydney opera house, climb the famous sydney bridge, travel to the majestic blue mountains, pet kangaroos and koalas at the wildlife park. Tahiti has been a destination on my bucket list for quite some time, so i was super excited to be invited by tahiti tourism on their global blogger trip some weeks ago. Mar 22, 2018 while in french polynesia, i stayed for two nights on moorea and 5 on bora bora, of course switching hotels each night. Today we have part one of my bora bora vlogs on the trippin with tarte cosmetics trip. For any couples in the process of planning their honeymoon, especially if you are heading to bora bora, you have got to check out shannon and scotts blog they have a lot of great advice and opinions for anyone that might be heading that way. If thats you, here are just a few of the best familyfriendly attractions awaiting you in bora bora. Considered by many to be the worlds most beautiful island, and aptly nicknamed the pearl of the pacific, bora boras fabled lagoon and dramatic scenery offer an experience beyond the ordinary.
This helps with the costs of running my blog so i can keep my content free. While in french polynesia, i stayed for two nights on moorea and 5 on bora bora, of course switching hotels each night. This place is all about the laidback island lifestyle. Bora bora is the stuff that dreams, inspirational calendars, and honeymoon brochures are made of. This travel guide to bora bora was written based on my experiences and is meant to help you make the most of this once in a lifetime destination. Consider traveling to bora bora with a group of friends. Sometimes when we choose a destination or have a family vacation idea, we go in knowing it will be kidfriendly e. Its quaint and chic beaches and lavish resorts are everything a couple would look forward to on their ideal honeymoon. Traveling with a group of travel professionals on our trip was the icing on the cake. Bora boras airport is located on a motu a reef island so to get to the mainland, youll need to jump on air tahitis free catamaran shuttle.
Whats happening on bora bora, the most beautiful island on earth. The soothing melody of rolling waves and the smell of salty air will rejuvenate your mind, body and soul. Bora bora, popularly known as the playground for the rich and famous, offers white sandy beaches, lush greenery, soaring volcanic peaks, and water activities through the coral reefs. Set upon bora bora s surrounding coral atoll, the resort is a vast tropical grove, replete with coconut palms and pandanus trees. The bora bora blog lets you know whenever a new web page appears on bora bora island guide and keeps you uptodate with other postings or news about bora bora island, including special vacation offers that we find. Jetskiing went in bora bora was also great because of our guide. In this blog post im sharing all of the details on how to get there, when to visit. Gallery tahiti an island full of adventure tahiti, tahiti attractions. Here are a few other pieces of advice shannon and scott had to share. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to travel and see beautiful clear waters. If you want to stay at one of bora boras 4 or 5 start resorts, and wish to book through a reliable travel agent that offers concierge like service during your trip, contact our preferred travel agent through this form and they will respond to your request with a quote.
Our travel experts will help your design your ideal. I didnt film every day but i tried to get some bits and pieces from some of the days for you guys. Mar 05, 2018 bora bora can, of course, also be reached by commercial or private sea vessels. If you buy other travel arrangements such as accommodation only this protection doesnt apply. Are there any travel warnings that must be heeded when planning a trip to this tiny island, which measures only 15 square miles. Unsurprisingly, the south pacific is home to some of the priciest places on the planet. For my next trip to bora bora, id probably go down the airbnb route to save as. Although i will say that i consider myself to be quite an adventure nut, and thats how i mostly decide on a travel destination. Apr 04, 2016 this blog post will focus on our stay in the french polynesian islands only. It didnt see much conflict, but apparently the returning troups as well as a number that decided to stay permanently were the start of the islands tourist boom. The independent travelers guide to bora bora x days in y. Theres nothing like a bora bora vacation to give you a little extra bounce in your step.
But that doesnt mean you still cant manage a trip here on a budget. Bloody marys a restaurant with sand floors, coconut stools and great food has become a classic stop for visitors to bora bora. One of the 118 islands of french polynesia, surrounded by thousands of miles of pacific ocean, its a favorite honeymoon spot and a popular retreat for celebrities with its teeming reefs, translucent waters, pristine beaches, warm hospitality, and rich culture, all in vivid color. How not to be mesmerised by this stunning palette of sapphire, indigo and turquoise, all mixed together in modernart abstractions. If youre looking to experience the ultimate bora bora in a luxury overwater bungalow, the small islets called motu surrounding the main island are your destination. Once there, however, sea travel is practically a must exploring the azure waters in general and the magnificent lagoon, in particular, are inalienable from a bora bora vacation. This fivestar hotel on a private island features a swimup cocktail bar, infinity pool, spa, four restaurants, a gym, kids club, and live entertainment. I started my research by entering our travel details on booking website such as expedia to find out which airlines fly to bora bora and what their. Heres my overview of staying at the conrad bora bora nui. Take a personal tour of one of tahitis most popular islands. Visitors partake in many exciting activities, such as swimming in the lagoons, swimming with dolphins, shark and ray feeding, scuba diving, and.
Dont believe people who say its impossible to visit bora bora on a budget or that you. Travel to bora bora and enjoy the turquoise lagoon and mount otemanu, the islands highest point thats testament to the volcanic origins of one of polynesias most beautiful locations. It took me a year and a half of blogging, to finally write an article on the island of bora bora, otherwise known as the pearl of the pacific. Bora bora in french polynesia a trip on the pearl of the pacific. Gallery tahiti travel planners at the conrad bora bora nui uncategorized. My trip to bora bora, french polynesia in the south pacific, was a dream come true. Yeah, it drives me crazy that so many blog posts about how to visit on a. Bora bora is really one of those places that has to be seen to be appreciated. You are in the water and touching the dolphin for 40 minutes. Get useful tips, top things to do, estimated costs, sample itineraries. Contact the tahiti experts at for the perfect bora bora vacation. To be near the center of town on your trip to bora bora, base yourself around matira beach 2 miles 4 km away.
Sailing sv bora bora our story of living aboard and. Everything you need to know to plan your trip to paradise. This bora bora travel blog answers all the frequently asked questions about planning a trip to bora bora. Perhaps not the legacy that we would like to leave behind, but the activity and infrastructure no doubt promoted economic growth on the island. Set in the northwest of tahiti, it is much famed for its white sand beaches, marine life, and fancy overwater villas that are perched above idyllic waters. Life with kristen and ryan travel and photo blog bora bora. Speaking of exploration, out of all the things to do in tahiti and the surrounding archipelago, bora bora must be the most exciting adventure destination. Visitors partake in many exciting activities, such as swimming in the lagoons, swimming with dolphins, shark and ray feeding, scuba diving, and snorkeling. A complete guide to bora bora simplest of adventures. May 20, 2018 located in the heart of french polynesia, bora bora is a small island known for its enthralling beauty.
This offers a unique perspective on the island and much better views than circling the island in a vehicle. And sometimes we book our tickets, do our homework and hope for the best. In hopes of inspiring you to visit bora bora for yourself, here are a few tips. Other popular destination islands within french polynesia are the islands of tahiti and moorea. The ultimate romantic couples getaway to bora bora, french.
I would have to say my favourite place on earth is bora bora. Here are 5 things they dont tell you about bora bora. Find out which overwater bungalow to stay in and more. While traveling during some key months and paying for the room that youre dreaming of isnt. Of course, the real star of conrad bora bora nui is the gorgeous scenery. Discover the pearl of the pacific without leaving your home go on a visual tour of bora boras most popular attractions such as mount otemanu, the turquoise lagoon and. In things i didnt know, after the bombing of pearl harbor, the us established a military base here during wwii. I honestly had the most amazing time in the world and i. Bora bora a short flight from tahiti, bora bora welcomes visitors with its lagoon of iridescent shades of blue and majestic mount otemanu. Welcome to the tahiti travel planners blog where youll find news news and travel information about tahiti, bora bora, moorea and the other islands of french polynesia. Bora bora forum, travel discussion for bora bora, french. Welcome to the tahiti travel planners blog where youll find news news and travel information about tahiti, bora bora.
Bora bora can, of course, also be reached by commercial or private sea vessels. If thats you, here are just a few of the best familyfriendly attractions awaiting you in. A little piece of heaven my trip to bora bora, french polynesia. Air tahiti airlines had unique fun things for everyone to make the trip feel special including the fuzzy socks, blankets and eye masks see photos below. Your free bora bora travel guide with lots of photos to help plan your visit. Discover the pearl of the pacific without leaving your home go on a visual tour of bora bora s most popular attractions such as mount otemanu, the turquoise lagoon and. And these sandedged motu islets and soaring rainforestcovered basaltic peaks. Explore the french polynesian island of bora bora with the go to bora bora travel guide app our photo guide and top things to do are all available offline. Feb 06, 2018 explore the french polynesian island of bora bora with the go to bora bora travel guide app our photo guide and top things to do are all available offline. Four seasons resort bora bora is a south pacific paradise, combining the highest standards of service with ultramodern comforts and the natural ease and gracious hospitality of the polynesian culture. Jan 25, 2020 this travel guide to bora bora was written based on my experiences and is meant to help you make the most of this once in a lifetime destination. When most people think of destinations like bora bora, they think honeymoons, romance, and couplesonly travel. Bora bora french polynesia tahitis paradise feetdotravel. This post only shows images from the 7 days we spent in the french polynesian islands.
Bora bora is a prime place for diving, snorkeling, jet skiing, and just spending every possible moment enjoying the beautiful outdoors. Where to stay in bora bora like a celebrity with a budget price tag. Onetravel is a onestop website for all your travel needs. Visit bora bora overwater bungalow, polynesia orana travel.
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