If thats you, here are just a few of the best familyfriendly attractions awaiting you in bora bora. Book your flights from delta to bora bora at, and enjoy your journey hasslefree. Yeah, it drives me crazy that so many blog posts about how to visit on a. Set upon bora boras surrounding coral atoll, the resort is a vast tropical grove, replete with coconut palms and pandanus trees. Bora bora is undoubtedly one of the most romantic and beautiful. Contact the tahiti experts at for the perfect bora bora vacation. While traveling during some key months and paying for the room that youre dreaming of isnt. The soothing melody of rolling waves and the smell of salty air will rejuvenate your mind, body and soul. Sometimes when we choose a destination or have a family vacation idea, we go in knowing it will be kidfriendly e. When i arrived in bora bora, an island located northwest of tahiti map, i guess the excitement. 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. Onetravel is a onestop website for all your travel needs.
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. I will make a separate post for our time in hawaii. For my next trip to bora bora, id probably go down the airbnb route to save as. Consider traveling to bora bora with a group of friends. Whats happening on bora bora, the most beautiful island on earth. The independent travelers guide to bora bora x days in y. 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. 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.
Mar 22, 2012 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. 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. Bora bora is a popular destination for celebrities, honeymooners, and anyone seeking a luxury vacation. 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. The bora bora travel guide is geared towards independent travelers, but any visitor will find it useful. Top 5 reasons to visit bora bora a luxury travel blog. Bora bora tourism bora bora hotels bora bora bed and breakfast bora bora vacation rentals bora bora vacation packages flights to bora bora bora bora restaurants things to do in bora bora bora bora travel forum bora bora photos bora bora map bora bora travel guide all bora bora hotels.
Bora bora is part of a group of islands known as french polynesia in the pacific ocean, somewhere in between hawaii and australia. Here are a few other pieces of advice shannon and scott had to share. This blog post will focus on our stay in the french polynesian islands only. This helps with the costs of running my blog so i can keep my content free. 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. 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. Where to stay in bora bora like a celebrity with a budget price tag. While in french polynesia, i stayed for two nights on moorea and 5 on bora bora, of course switching hotels each night. Bora bora french polynesia tahitis paradise feetdotravel. The properties in bora bora are meant for doing nothing but relaxing and treating yourself, so kick back and enjoy.
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. Traveling with a group of travel professionals on our trip was the icing on the cake. Our flight started from lax to tahiti and then from tahiti to bora bora. My husband and i recently spent 12 days exploring french polynesia, and bora bora was probably our favorite part of the trip. Flying into bora bora, over a small village of overwater bungalows. Nestled beside motu toopua lagoon, conrad bora bora nui is a picturesque 20minute boat trip from bora bora airport. Visit bora bora overwater bungalow, polynesia orana travel. I didnt film every day but i tried to get some bits and pieces from some of the days for you guys. May 20, 2018 located in the heart of french polynesia, bora bora is a small island known for its enthralling beauty. Gallery tahiti an island full of adventure tahiti, tahiti attractions.
Bora bora can, of course, also be reached by commercial or private sea vessels. Heres my overview of staying at the conrad bora bora nui. This fivestar hotel on a private island features a swimup cocktail bar, infinity pool, spa, four restaurants, a gym, kids club, and live entertainment. Yet, there were a few surprises you should know about. 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. With help from a very valuable bpk travel partner, i arranged for various excursions and transfers throughout each island. The airstrip on bora bora was actually the first on french polynesia, built by the u. Bora bora is the stuff that dreams, inspirational calendars, and honeymoon brochures are made of. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to travel and see beautiful clear waters. Bora bora is a prime place for diving, snorkeling, jet skiing, and just spending every possible moment enjoying the beautiful outdoors. 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. Air tahiti airlines had unique fun things for everyone to make the trip feel special including. A professional language hoarder, she can usually be found burying herself in travel. 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.
I would have to say my favourite place on earth is bora bora. You are in the water and touching the dolphin for 40 minutes. Tahiti travel planners at the conrad bora bora nui. 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. 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. Other popular destination islands within french polynesia are the islands of tahiti and moorea. We chose the red eye flight and it was a great decision. 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.
My trip to bora bora, french polynesia in the south pacific, was a dream come true. 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, moorea and the other islands of french polynesia. Bora bora is really one of those places that has to be seen to be appreciated. When most people think of destinations like bora bora, they think honeymoons, romance, and couplesonly travel. Today we have part one of my bora bora vlogs on the trippin with tarte cosmetics trip. In things i didnt know, after the bombing of pearl harbor, the us established a military base here during wwii. Set upon bora bora s surrounding coral atoll, the resort is a vast tropical grove, replete with coconut palms and pandanus trees. 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.
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. A complete guide to bora bora simplest of adventures. Beautiful places you must see on a north island road trip, new zealand. 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. Theres nothing like a bora bora vacation to give you a little extra bounce in your step.
To be near the center of town on your trip to bora bora, base yourself around matira beach 2 miles 4 km away. The owners were friendly and helpful, the guests had access to a private beach in front of the bungalows, and it was a fiveminute walk away from matira beach the best beach on the main island. In hopes of inspiring you to visit bora bora for yourself, here are a few tips. Kauai, tahiti, moorea, bora bora and oahu in that order. 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.
Welcome to the tahiti travel planners blog where youll find news news and travel information about tahiti, bora bora. From flight bookings, hotel packages, and vacation bookings to car rentals, we help you book everything with few clicks. Find out which overwater bungalow to stay in and more. 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. This bora bora travel blog answers all the frequently asked questions about planning a trip to bora bora. 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. Unsurprisingly, the south pacific is home to some of the priciest places on the planet. Its quaint and chic beaches and lavish resorts are everything a couple would look forward to on their ideal honeymoon. 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.
Our travel experts will help your design your ideal. Visitors partake in many exciting activities, such as swimming in the lagoons, swimming with dolphins, shark and ray feeding, scuba diving, and snorkeling. 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. In this blog post im sharing all of the details on how to get there, when to visit. A little piece of heaven my trip to bora bora, french polynesia. Set on motu tevairoa and overlooking mount otemanu, this posh island resort comes with thatched bungalows providing comfortable and luxurious stays. I honestly had the most amazing time in the world and i.
Jetskiing went in bora bora was also great because of our guide. But that doesnt mean you still cant manage a trip here on a budget. Bora bora is undeniably among the worlds most beautiful places. Perhaps not the legacy that we would like to leave behind, but the activity and infrastructure no doubt promoted economic growth on the island. Travel blog oceania french polynesia bora bora blogs bora bora. This place is all about the laidback island lifestyle. It takes you directly to the dock in vaitape, which is the main town on the island. Sailing sv bora bora our story of living aboard and. And these sandedged motu islets and soaring rainforestcovered basaltic peaks. This post only shows images from the 7 days we spent in the french polynesian islands. Of course, the real star of conrad bora bora nui is the gorgeous scenery. If thats you, here are just a few of the best familyfriendly attractions awaiting you in. Dont believe people who say its impossible to visit bora bora on a budget or that you. Every time i visit french polynesia, it takes my breath away and this was no exception.
Life with kristen and ryan travel and photo blog bora bora. For as memorable and romantic as a trip here can be, its worth keeping in mind that, even in a. 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. 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. 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. I hope you, dear reader, have the chance to visit some day and i hope that you take us along with you.
This helps with the costs of running my blog so i can keep my content. Take a personal tour of one of tahitis most popular islands. Are there any travel warnings that must be heeded when planning a trip to this tiny island, which measures only 15 square miles. 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.
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. Get useful tips, top things to do, estimated costs, sample itineraries. Gallery tahiti travel planners at the conrad bora bora nui uncategorized. Take a cab from vaitape or shuttles operate during cruise ship visits. 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. 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. How not to be mesmerised by this stunning palette of sapphire, indigo and turquoise, all mixed together in modernart abstractions. Bora bora in french polynesia a trip on the pearl of the pacific. The truth is however that bora bora is seeing an increase in families looking to holiday in the south pacific. Visitors partake in many exciting activities, such as swimming in the lagoons, swimming with dolphins, shark and ray feeding, scuba diving, and. This offers a unique perspective on the island and much better views than circling the island in a vehicle. 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. Here are 5 things they dont tell you about bora bora.
Everything you need to know to plan your trip to paradise. If you buy other travel arrangements such as accommodation only this protection doesnt apply. 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. And not trying to toot my own horn, but it was very evident how valuable working with a travel. The ultimate romantic couples getaway to bora bora, french. Mar 05, 2018 bora bora can, of course, also be reached by commercial or private sea vessels. 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. Bora bora is one of the few places on earth that everyone hopes to witness in their lifetime. And sometimes we book our tickets, do our homework and hope for the best. 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. Bloody marys a restaurant with sand floors, coconut stools and great food has become a classic stop for visitors to bora bora.
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