Are the Maldives and Bora Bora the same?

Bora Bora is a small but spectacular island which is part of French Polynesia, an archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean. The Maldives, on the other hand, is a tropical country in the middle of the Indian Ocean, comprised of hundreds of tiny islands.



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The Maldives offers beautiful crystal clear water, but not much of a landscape to look at, it's very flat and all you see are miles of beautiful shallow lagoons of turquoise waters. So if like me, you care about the view, Bora bora is the winner here.

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The travel time to get to Bora Bora vs. the Maldives obviously depends on your location, but for those of us in the U.S. Bora Bora is much closer. Maldives is not only far, but can be difficult to get to get to. There are no direct flights to the Maldives.

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The Pacific Ocean, specifically the Society Islands of French Polynesia, is where Bora Bora is situated. It is located roughly 260 kilometers northwest of Tahiti, the nation's capital.

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To properly experience Bora Bora, three days (four nights if arriving late) should be enough. The island is small and there isn't all that much to see. If you're after a pampering luxury holiday of sipping cocktails on the deck of your overwater bungalow, you could probably spend a week (if you can afford that).

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Fiji is a country in the South Pacific comprised of more than 300 islands, with Viti Levu and Vanua Levu the most visited. Bora Bora meanwhile is a small South Pacific island, northwest of Tahiti, and technically considered to be part of French Polynesia.

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Bora Bora and the Maldives are nearly 15,000 kilometers apart (or almost 10,000 miles). A plane ride between the two destinations would take 18 hours. So, if you're looking to do a little island hopping, then you might consider Bora Bora. Bora Bora offers travel packages to more easily move between nearby islands.

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Yes, it is!
Remember, you don't have to stay for a week to have a good time in the Maldives. In addition, we also have the perfect destination to combine your Maldives. But let's talk about why is it worth going to the Maldives for a week? The Maldives are a country of stunning natural beauty.

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It's the most beautiful island in the world
Bora Bora's unique geography provides the perfect location for a once in a lifetime adventure. The island's volcanic past has left a dramatic peak, known as Mt Otemanu, surrounded by a large turquoise lagoon and a string of coral motus (little islands) around its reef.

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The best times to go to Bora Bora are November and April. These short shoulder seasons offer fine weather with temperatures in the mid-70s to mid-80s. High season runs from May to October when rain showers are isolated and the number of tourists swells.

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Thailand is great for shopping, food, beaches, where Maldives is more for JUST relaxing, snorkeling, eating, limited shopping and huge prices for alcohol. If it is a bucket list I would say Maldives as it can be for pure luxury, romance, exquisite beach sand and crystal clear water, water villas are amazing.

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The best time to visit the Maldives is between November and April, outside of the monsoon season. We recommend staying during March and April (excluding the Easter holidays when pricing is more expensive) when you will enjoy hot, dry weather and quieter resorts.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Bora Bora
High season is considered to be November and December. The cheapest month to fly from the United States is April. Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Bora Bora flight deals.

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