Bora Bora receives people from all over the world to its stunning shores each year. Its picturesque beaches are unmatched. Many of these are attached to resorts that are typically found in their own private islets (motu’s). The beaches are filled with turquoise water that’s relatively calm and shallow. Swimming and snorkeling in them is …
Attractions
While most people think of Bora Bora as a beach haven with its pristine lagoon and soft sand coastlines, not many people are aware that its mountainous parts make it a good place for hiking too. You can find a few hiking trails in Bora Bora that take you to scenic overlooks and historical places. …
The wonderfully authentic Taha’a is a pearl often missed by many tourists to French Polynesia. There are no concrete fences here. The roads are flanked by the vibrant colors of the local foliage, especially the ever-blooming hibiscus. The waters are extremely beautiful and clear, as is everything around its untouched ‘motus’ (islets). Taha’a mountain ranges offer sensational …
Bora Bora, a paradise on earth, the island of the gods, a land of abundance set in spectacular, mystical, magical scenery in the world’s most beautiful lagoon. There are some wonderful adventures for visitors to be had on Bora Bora by jet-ski or boat, picnicking on a deserted motu (islet), diving with manta rays or …
There’s something about Maupiti that’s captivating. The French Polynesia island provides a sense of raw beauty and a feeling of the ultimate paradise. Maupiti, fiercely independent, and the most authentic of the Society Islands, is a utopia that will forever hold a little bit of anyone who visits but give so much more in return. …
Matira Beach is simply staggeringly beautiful. This paradisiacal stretch of powdery white sand meets absolutely stunning waters of ever-changing patterns of turquoise blue and deserves its reputation as the most beautiful beach in the world. It posses of a unique natural beauty and sits in the world’s most stunning lagoon. It’s at the foot of the …
The city of Vaitape has always held a place of importance on Bora Bora. The word vaitape signifies “the place where bodies are taken at maturity. It’s a reference to the fact that in times gone by, it was here that deceased persons of distinction were embalmed for their voyage to Rohotu No’ana’a (Polynesian heaven). King Tapoa II (see below) was …
Culture is an essential component of tourism and the uru or breadfruit tree is central to authentic Polynesian culinary culture. If there’s one tree that can readily spring to the attention of those visiting these shores, it will most likely be the uru. This fruit-giving tree is central to the lives of locals and can …
Mount Otemanu is what’s leftover from an ancient volcano. It peaks almost 2400 feet upward above the lagoon. It’s one of the most famous attractions across all of Bora Bora, with its scenic sights and rich history. You can go on all kinds of tours that take you through it, from hiking tours and boat …
The oldest known practice of fire dancing is found in Polynesian culture. The oldest records show Polynesians centuries ago fire-dancing with war clubs lit to express their battle prowess. Fired by the Polynesian passion for dance, the ceremony is nowadays performed at important ceremonies, often backed by the fa’atete. It’s a Tahitian drum usually made from coconut wood & struck with …