Why is Bora Bora a dream vacation?

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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.

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Bora Bora has often been called the world's most beautiful island. It comprises one main island of 29sq-km, roughly the shape of a seahorse, with white-sand beaches and surrounded by a coral reef and strings of motus (islets); resident population is about 6,000.

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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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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 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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When you arrive at this small island just northwest of Tahiti, these are the three best places to visit in Bora Bora:
  • Matira Beach. You won't find a better beach on the entire island than Matira Beach. ...
  • Bloody Mary's Restaurant and Bar. ...
  • Lagoon excursions and aquatic adventures.


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Because of the remoteness of the island, it isn't possible to reach Bora Bora direct by sea either. You would need to fly to Tahiti and then make your way to the islands by boat, or you could take a cruise to Tahiti which then takes in the other island.

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It was often abbreviated as “Pora Pora” meaning “firstborn.” In the 13-letter Tahitian alphabet, there is no “b.” But, to settlers and explorers visiting the islands for the first time, the island's name was quickly heard and misinterpreted as “Bola Bola” or “Bora Bora,” and it's why we refer to the island as Bora Bora ...

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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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Drinking water:
You can drink tap water in Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora and in all the international resorts. It is usually fine in family hotels and in the other islands but we recommend that you ask your hosts for confirmation.

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The Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa
All overwater villas are large, but the 2 Presidential Villas are enormous, which of course is where the Jenner/Kardashian family stayed.

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You may have heard about Justin Bieber's somewhat scandalous trip to Bora Bora with 20-year-old model Jayde Pierce, where he roamed the deck of his luxurious beachfront hut sans clothing.

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Protected by its island warriors, Bora Bora resisted European colonisation until it was conquered by France in 1888. In 1946, Polynesia, including the islands of the Society archipelago, became an overseas territory of France. In 1958 it became officially French Polynesia.

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Filming Location Matching Bora Bora, Leeward Islands, French Polynesia (Sorted by Popularity Ascending)
  • Couples Retreat (2009) PG-13 | 113 min | Comedy. ...
  • xXx (2002) ...
  • Mutiny on the Bounty (1962) ...
  • Tabu: A Story of the South Seas (1931) ...
  • Sky Pirates (1986) ...
  • Hurricane (1979) ...
  • Beyond the Reef (1979) ...
  • Bora Bora (1968)


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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.

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Bora Bora in French Polynesia is one of the most popular destinations for honeymooning when it comes to the rich and famous. One of the most famous honeymoons to take place here was that of Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux after their nuptials in 2015.

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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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The Bora Bora Legal Drinking Age
In line with France and other French territories, Bora Bora's legal drinking age is 18, which is also the age of majority in the country. As a result, anyone on the island who is at least 18 years old may legally buy and consume alcohol.

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