One of the most beautiful islands in the world, mostly thanks to its azure lagoon, Bora Bora offers vacationers a personal slice of paradise. It is one of the only place in the world where vacationers can stay in over-water huts which come equipped with glass tables which can be opened. From here, visitors can feed the fish from inside their lodging, and take a dip from their own deck. Snorkeling is amazing at the Coral Gardens and is pretty inexpensive to do. For educational info on the island, the Four Wheel Jeep Tour is a great way to learn while holding onto your seatbelt in a wild ride. For beach goers, the Matira Beach is an amazing place to relax, go on a scenic hike, or enjoy good food. If the surf isn’t thrilling enough for you, the Leopard Rays Trench dive site also allows visitors excellent views of Manta rays. Also, the Tupitipiti Point dive site is known for a breathtaking fall into waters filled with purple coral multicolored sponges sharks, rays, groupers and large parrotfish. If the dive sites don’t satisfy your interests in local marine life, the Bora Diving Center tour offers visitors the chance to see lemon sharks, moray eels, barracuda, dolphins, and turtles.
For those who want to leave with something a little more tangible than memories, the Matira Pearls boutique offers a rare collection of some of the most exquisite black pearls in the world. The Art du Pacific is a great place to purchase authentic Polynesian Tapa paintings and Marquesan wood sculptures.
A stay in French Polynesia wouldn’t be complete without lodging accommodations at the Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort. Well worth the money, this resort allows visitors to enjoy the unique luxury of their own over-water hut . Bloody Mary’s and Villa Mahana are close by restaurants with great food and a hospitable atmosphere. However, a great bargain and traditional hotel to consider is the Sofitel Motu Bora Bora. This hotel offers an amazing view of the lagoon, good food, and a serene ambiance. Take a few days off from your daily life and enjoy the utter splendor and tranquility that Bora Bora has to offer.