What are the negatives of Bora Bora?

Natural Disasters Because Bora Bora is situated in a region that frequently experiences typhoons, it's necessary to be prepared for bad weather. Travel should ideally be avoided from November to April because of the storm season in French Polynesia.



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November to April (Low Season)
Bora Bora, Tahiti, and French Polynesia weather is hot, humid, and exotic. And while that may sound like the perfect paradise to some, it is not to everyone. If you're looking for the most comfortable visit possible, you'll want to avoid the wet season of November through April.

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For its sanitation Bora Bora is equipped with a collective sanitation network on the whole island. Two biological purification stations with a capacity equivalent to 20 000 inhabitants operate the treatment offering excellent results for the quality of the bathing water on the island's twenty beaches.

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There are almost no threats to Bora Bora. Crime is low, and even natural disasters are rare because this part of the Pacific Ocean is far from the cyclone zone.

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1. Is Tahiti Gay Friendly? Tahiti (also known as The Islands of Tahiti) and the island of Bora Bora are gay friendly places to plan your honeymoon or wedding. It is legal to have a gay marriage in Bora Bora and all the 118 islands in The Islands of Tahiti.

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The vast majority of the time, sharks in Bora Bora are not dangerous. The two most common shark species that people swim alongside in Bora Bora are the blacktip reef shark and the lemon shark.

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Description. Bora-Bora is formed by an extinct volcano, surrounded by a lagoon and a fringing reef. Its summit is Mount Otemanu located in the center of the atoll; another summit, Mount Pahia, on the main island, is 661 m (2,169 ft) high.

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There are many sharks in Bora Bora, although attacks on humans are rare. Still, it's best to steer clear of them, as well as Bora Bora's stingrays and barracudas. Wear reliable foot protection whenever you're in the ocean to fend off injuries from stonefish, urchins, and the coral itself.

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Cyclones in Bora Bora? Bora Bora is out of the main cyclone/ hurricane belt, so it is rare, but it can happen. If you want to avoid the rare chance of a hurricane occurring while you are staying , book outside of November, December, January and February.

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There are no poisonous insects or snakes on Bora Bora. And while there are no native mammals on the island, it is home to many dogs, cats, sheep, and cows.

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Bora Bora is considered expensive due to a few key reasons. Its remote location in the South Pacific means that the cost of flights is high. The island is also known for its luxury resorts and overwater bungalows, which are costly.

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The Bora Bora Lagoon Swimming, snorkeling, and exploring the island's numerous coral reefs, which are home to a wide variety of marine life, are all made possible by the lagoon's crystal-clear waters.

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Both the Maldives and Bora Bora are expensive luxury destinations. In general, it will be easier to spend less on a trip to The Maldives. In the Maldives, 3-star accommodations are available that are highly rated, while in Bora Bora there are very few hotels or resorts that are not 5-star luxury resorts.

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