Why is it called Bora Bora?

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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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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'Bora Bora' roughly translates as 'first-born', indicating that this may have been the most important island after Ra'iatea. According to local myth, the legendary Hiro, the first king of Ra'iatea, sent his son Ohatatama to rule Bora Bora.

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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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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.

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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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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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So the only land animals here are the ones brought in by people: horses, cows, pigs, chickens, sheep, goats, dogs and cats. Snakes or dangerous land animals do not exist in this tropical paradise. Walking around the island you might see big holes in the ground. These are created by crabs.

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An average nonstop flight from the United States to Bora Bora takes 28h 40m, covering a distance of 5200 miles. The most popular route is Los Angeles - Vaitape with an average flight time of 10h 30m.

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The distance between Florida and Bora Bora is 5,600 miles or 9,013 km. What is the shortest flight duration from Florida to Bora Bora? The shortest flight time from Florida to Bora Bora is 10 hours 59 minutes.

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Fiji is a country in the South Pacific comprised of more than 300 islands, with Viti Levu and Vanua Levu the most visited. Bora Bora meanwhile is a small South Pacific island, northwest of Tahiti, and technically considered to be part of French Polynesia.

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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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