What made Bora Bora famous?

Bora Bora is a major international tourist destination, famous for its seaside (and even offshore) luxury resorts. The major settlement, Vaitape, is on the western side of the main island, opposite the main channel leading into the lagoon.



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  • 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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They called the island Vavau, which means first born. It is likely that these early explorers were from Tonga, but there is no physical evidence of this. The name Vavau has evolved over the years to become Pora Pora, and finally Bora Bora, probably in 1769 when Captain Cook discovered the Leeward Islands.

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For their 20th anniversary, Bruce surprises Kris with a trip for the entire family to Bora Bora. For their 20th anniversary, Bruce surprises Kris with a trip for the entire family to Bora Bora.

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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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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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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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Couples Retreat Locations Couples Retreat was filmed in some of the world's most beautiful destinations. St. Regis Bora Bora Resort, with its breathtaking views of Mount Otemanu and the lagoon, served as the main film site – an ideal location for capturing all those enchanting moments!

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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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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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