It's a place where celebs like Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux, as well as Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban like to honeymoon, and superstars like Justin Bieber like to relax when he's not on tour.
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Bora Bora is world-famous for its vibrant turquoise lagoon, soft, white sandy stretches of beach and luxurious resorts. With such a dreamlike setting, this magical island is, unsurprisingly, a great spot to plan a getaway.
Bora Bora is quite small and visitors can travel around the island via car in about an hour. The lagoon surrounding the island is about three times the landmass of the island itself. The majority of the island's inhabitants live in Vaitape on the western side of the island.
Tahitian People. The people of Bora Bora are of Tahitian nationality. Tahiti is a French overseas collectivity in the South Pacific and is part of the Islands of French Polynesia, which also includes the islands of Bora Bora and Moorea, among others.
The Kardashians traveled on Air Tahiti Nui, Tahiti's international airline. While the entire family stayed in Tahiti's signature overwater bungalows, Kris and Bruce Jenner, Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries spent their time at the Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa's two $5,000-a-night Presidential villas.
The newlyweds, who secretly tied the knot at their $21 million Bel Air mansion on Aug. 5 in front of their closest friends and family, have been thoroughly enjoying being Mr. and Mrs. at the luxe Four Seasons Resort in the French Polynesian isle.
The cost of living in Bora Bora can be fairly expensive, with a one-bedroom apartment costing around $2,000 per month. Groceries and other necessities can also be pricey.
It's a place where celebs like Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux, as well as Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban like to honeymoon, and superstars like Justin Bieber like to relax when he's not on tour.
As one of the 118 islands of Tahiti, its allure comes from its unmatched landscape beauty and the richness of Tahitian culture. The people of Bora Bora embrace visitors with the aromatic tiare leis and welcome them with warm smiles and traditional music and dance.
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.
It's outrageously expensive. Yes, we stayed in an over-water bungalow at the St. Regis Bora Bora — possibly the most expensive way to see the island. ...
Help! I'm trapped in paradise. ...
There's not a lot to do or see. Bora Bora is perfect for people who want to sit and enjoy paradise.
Yes you will need a passport to leave the US and enter Bora Bora in French Polynesia. All international travel requires a valid passport. Most countries also require that your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond entering another country and that you can show an onward plane ticket.
To get to Bora Bora, most travelers fly into Bora Bora Airport also known as Motu Mute Airport. If you're coming from the U.S., you'll first stop at the Faa'a International Airport in Tahiti. Once you've cleared customs, you'll hop on a 45-minute flight to Bora Bora Airport.
South Pacific (2001), a musical comedy directed by Richard Pierce, stars Harry Connick Jr. and Glenn Close. Couples Retreat was released by Universal Studios and shot in Bora Bora in October 2008.
In Bora Bora, there is a tiny hospital, but it is not suited to deal with significant medical crises. If you do require medical care, you might need to be flown to Tahiti or another nearby island with a bigger hospital. Make sure you have travel insurance, and in the event of an emergency, understand what it covers.