Why is Bora Bora so beautiful?

The island of Bora Bora is a honeymooner's paradise. The ultimate setting for romance is largely mainly due to the iconic beauty of Mount Otemanu, which rises from the sea like an emerald jewel, encircled by gorgeous coral reefs and several white sand islets called motus.



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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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The lagoon of Bora Bora is said to be the most beautiful in the world with its 50 shades of blue. And this reputation is not usurped! You will be captured by the color palette of this tropical paradise where the blue of the waters contrasts with the green Otemanu and Pahia Mountains.

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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 a small but spectacular island which is part of French Polynesia, an archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean. The Maldives, on the other hand, is a tropical country in the middle of the Indian Ocean, comprised of hundreds of tiny islands.

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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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The languages spoken in Bora Bora are Tahitian and French. However, due to the high tourism population, many natives of Bora Bora have learned to speak English. Bora Bora is a major international tourist destination, famous for its seaside luxury resorts.

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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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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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Seychelles has won more rounds than Bora Bora. In Seychelles, guests have access to more beaches, the food is cheaper, transportation is better, and there are more accommodation options to choose from. Our final verdict in the battle of Seychelles vs Bora Bora: Seychelles is a clear winner.

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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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Bora Bora is the crown jewel of the French Polynesia. From lush mountains, to white sand beaches, the crystal clear Pacific Ocean water and flower crowns, Bora Bora is exactly what dreams are made of.

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While other tropical islands are known for their nightlife Bora Bora is a bit behind the times, though it is not impossible to find. About 4,000 people inhabit the island of Bora Bora. French and Tahitian are the main languages spoken on the island, though most inhabitants have a command of the English language.

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More Facts About Bora Bora
  • Bora Bora has around 10,000 residents.
  • The highest point on the island is Mount Otemanu at 727 meters.
  • Bora Bora is part of France.
  • Hawaii gets more visitors in 10 days than Bora Bora gets in an entire year.
  • The movie Couples Retreat was filmed at the St Regis Bora Bora Resort.


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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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