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What is hello in Bora Bora?

Long after leaving the luxury of Bora Bora or any of Tahiti's enchanting islands, the local greeting Ia Orana plays in the mind like an enchanting melody.



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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.

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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.

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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.

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With unparalleled views and pristine waters melting onto dreamlike beaches, Conrad Bora Bora Nui is a tropical oasis. The French Polynesian hideaway is so idyllic, in fact, that even the Kardashians couldn't stay away — the celebrity family chose this luxurious resort as its vacation destination in 2011.

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Vital Fast Facts About Bora Bora
  • Bora Bora covers an area of 29.3 km. ...
  • It's a part of the Leeward Group of islands.
  • It's halfway between Australia and the U.S.
  • It lies 230 km northwest of Papeete – the capital city of Tahiti.


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The word is found in all Polynesian languages and always with the same basic meaning of love, compassion, sympathy, kindness, although the use in Hawaii has a seriousness lacking in the Tahitian and Samoan meanings. Mary Kawena Pukui wrote that the first expression of aloha was between a parent and child.

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Bora Bora is politically part of French Polynesia. The island is a French overseas territory and is not part of the European Union.

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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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Is Tahiti Expensive to Vacation? The short answer is more often than not, YES. In comparison to the other 20+ countries around the world that I have visited, Tahiti is definitely on the more expensive side. To give you a point of reference, a vacation in Tahiti is comparable to a vacation in Paris or London.

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