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Underwater Life Bora-Bora
5 Reviews One thing I would definitely want to remind each of the VT members is to make sure you take plenty of pictures of yourselves while on the road. There are tons of trustworthy people on the tours, on...
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Flora Bora-Bora
4 Reviews The main citrus tree in the French Polynesian islands is “pamplemousse” – and you see it on this photo in the container in the foreground. Although closely related, grapefruit and pamplemousse – in...
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Beach Bora-Bora
2 Reviews PEOPLE ARE VERY NICE BUT THE ISLAND ITSELF IS NOT WHAT I EXPECTED. IF YOU GO I WOULD SUGGEST NOT LEAVING YOUR RESORT. IT WAS SOMEWHAT DISSAPOINTING. I'VE BEEN TO 5 OTHER SURROUNDING ISLANDS AND THIS...
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Bora Bora was by far the most beautiful of the islands we visited (in my opinion).The water was phenomenal.....gorgeous shades of turquoise and blue, intensified by the sandy bottom.Half way around the island, we stopped at a burial site where at one time humans were sacrificed.
One of the most exhilarating & exciting excursions. The first stop was to an area where the guides feed the sharks. There were strong currents so we were instructed to hold on to a rope. People that were not strong swimmers had more of a tendency to panic. So there was a bit of a frenzy between the sharks approach and the panicky swimmers.Our second stop was much calmer, to a shallow area to feed the stingrays. Most people were standing in chest high calm water. The rays are used to this, they approach very quickly out of nowhere.
It's worth doing at least one island tour. Shown is a pineapple farm on our way up to the "Belvedere" on top of the mountain. From the peak there are spectacular views of both Opunohu and Cooks Bay that is if it's not fogged in.
Decided to take the advise of a flight attendent that lives in Bora Bora, and rented bicycles for 4 hours. Rode around the perimeter of the island, some 16-20 miles and enjoyed beautiful, peaceful scenery. The road was pretty flat except for one hill. It was deserted for most of the route with the exception of a a few locals.
Moorea snorkeling with the sharks and rays! An excellent experience not to be missed. You are separated from the sharks by a thin, floating blue line - oh yeah, and water - that's it! While the sharks seem to be more interested in the guide's food, I would hardly say that they are tame... just keep this side of the blue line. :-) A quiet day on the beach in Moorea snorkeling in the lagoon! Pictured is a Bora Bora bungalow. Many have glass tables with views into the water... wonderfully romantic at night.
Visit Rangiroa. This atoll is absolutely beautiful. Stay at the Kia Ora Village & Kia Ora Sauvage. At the Sauvage, those people who can't stand being away hot water or the extra amenities, beware. You won't get them here. This place has no electricity and you'll be living in rough. The sharkfeeding, diving, and snorkelling. The atoll is not as commercialized and since there are hardly any lights at night you'll be able to see a sky full of stars all the way to the horizon. Almost every night at 8:30 we were able to see meteors shooting by. It was unbelievable.
GO TO BORA BORA, THE PLACE IS PARADISE, A RELATIVELY SMALL ISLAND WHICH YOU CAN RIDE ROUND ON A MOTORBIKE IN ABOUT AN HOUR, SURROUNDED BY THE BLUEST OF SEAS AND GOLDEN SANDS THE MANTA RAY DIVING IS OUT OF THIS WORLD
Stay there. Relax. Resist taking a cruise. Get to know your partner. Don't do anything. Matira Beach in Bora Bora... the soft sound of the waves lapping on the beach, with the roar of the Pacific crashing on the coral breakers in the distance... lulling us to sleep!
Silliest memory: this famous picture I saw for the first time in Tahiti. Just at a souvenir shop in a poster stand. I was 11 then and to my young mind it was very unusual. Of course I didn't know it was Freud, no less what he stood for and what the picture meant. But it stuck.
When you arrive in Bora Bora you don't land on the main island. All travelers must take a boat to their destination. Most good hotels provide this service upon arrival.
Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa Moorea
9 Reviews and 477 Opinions My wife and I went there for a 4 night getaway and we were impressed with everything from the start....
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St. Regis Resort Bora-Bora
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Le Tahaa Private Island And Spa Tahiti
2 Reviews and 211 Opinions Le Taha'a is a lovely hotel in many ways, but it is not a good fit for everyone. The layout of the...
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Q: I'd love to cruise the islands, but I notice the cruise ships seem to be there in winter. I've read that's the rainy season. I...
A: hard to predict weather but you can get past averages and estimates at www.wunderground.com cheers
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