Bora Bora Resorts

When you travel to Bora Bora, you will have many top choices of resorts to choose from. Once you choose the resort, you will then have the option to choose a beachfront villa or an overwater bungalow. For me, going to Bora Bora and not staying in an overwater bungalow (at least for 1 night) is a crime, but to each his own. However, the breathtaking views presented by either choice makes your stay in Bora Bora well worth it.

As far as choosing the best resort, we have put together this list of our favorite Bora Bora Resorts to point you in the right direction. Obviously there are other great options as well, but these will hopefully help narrow down your choices.

The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort – Topping our list of resorts in the South Pacific is the St. Regis Bora Bora Resort. The attention to detail and the world class service and amenities here are beyond words. The on-site tropical pools and the private lagoon that allows you to swim along with stingrays and various tropical fish is a dream come true.

Le Meridien Bora Bora – Another fabulous resort in Bora Bora featuring 99 tropical style bungalows. One unique attraction found at this resort is the Turtle Sanctuary where you can not only see and learn about the Hawkbill Turtle, but you can swim alongside of them in the lagoon.

Sofitel Bora Bora Motu Private Island – This fine resort is positioned on Matira Bay and offers a private beach with beautiful white sand. Overlooking the ocean, you will find their infinity edge pool and an intimate spa that overlooks the lagoon, making for romantic couple’s dream getaway.

Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort And Spa - This resort is located on a private motu in a white sand cove within the lagoon. Not only are the amenities and service here top notch, if you are a member of Hilton’s HHonors program, you can earn more or use your points.

An Overview of Bora Bora

Of all the islands that make up the French Polynesian, Bora Bora is the most beautiful and magical of them all. It’s overall beauty and essence is something that words and pictures can only describe so much. You really have to be there and experience it first hand to truly understand.

There is the main island of Bora Bora that lies in the center of a multi-blueish colored lagoon. Surrounding the main island are svereal smaller islands, known as motu or motu islets. The island and the surrounding motus are surrounded by a protective coral barrier often referred to as a protective necklace. It’s quite the beautiful necklace if you ask me.

The surrounding motus make for the perfect secluded getaways and the location of several luxurious resorst that feature the world famous, overwater bungalows. It was Hotel Bora Bora that first built these overwater bungalows in the French Polynesia and the soon became a smashing success and duplicated around the entire area. Though these bungalows are exceptionally know as the place for honeymooners, regardless of your reason for visiting Bora Bora, you have to stay in one of the overwater villas at least once.

Around the main island, there is only one main road for you to travel. This road, or “pass” as it is often referred to, makes for a nice tour of the island and will take you through the colorful Tahitian villages. You can also see Old World War II cannons and bunkers and spectacular archaeological sites. You can take this tour on your own or take one of the tour buses or tour packages offered on the island.

Whatever you reason for visiting Bora Bora, you can rest assured that there is something enjoyable for everyone. After all, it is a “magical” island.

Top Things To Do In Bora Bora

For some people, experiencing Bora Bora in person will remain a dream or fantasy for their entire life. Bora Bora is such a magical island with breathtaking views and crystal clear blue water, that even when you are there you think you are in a dream.

There are so many things to do once you get to Bora Bora, so we have come up with a list of the most popular things to do while visiting this island. Just pick the ones that fit your lifestyle and ambitions and book your trip accordingly.

Here are our top 3 things to do in Bora Bora:

• Partaking in the various water sports. This category actually falls into two types of water sports; The above water activities and the below water activities. Below the crystal clear blue water lies the most colorful and beautiful sea life ever imagined. To see this wonderful underwater world you can go snorkeling or scuba diving. If you would rather stay on top of the water, you can enjoy sailing, water skiing, wind/kite-surfing, jet skiing or just swimming and relaxing with your feet in the ocean.

• Be adventurous. If you want to do some more adventurous activities, the island can definitely provide for you. You can go hiking and/or climbing, take a jeep safari tour, do some deep sea fishing or even venture over to the shark feedings.

• Relaxing. For me, the ability to just kick back and relax on a secluded beach with a cold drink in one hand and being surrounded by paradise is the best thing for anyone’s mind and body. The beaches of Bora Bora are made for movies and to not enjoy them to their fullest would be a waste for most people.

Obviously, this is just a partial list of the activies and things to do in Bora Bora, however it should open up your mind to ideas to help you plan your trip and activities.

The Romantic Bora Bora

With little or no arguments, it can be said that Bora Bora Is the most beautiful and romantic islands in the world. If you were to imagine and paint a picture in your mind of the perfect paradise island, most certainly Bora Bora would fit that picture.

Bora Bora is the perfect destination for honeymooners as well as for weddings and anniversaries. The superb amenities, breathtaking views and the secluded intimacy provided by the overwater bungalows will provide you with an experience you will never forget. Although you may believe that you dreamed about the entire vacation once you get back to the real life.

The enchanting, crystal clear waters of the lagoon provide the perfect opportunities for scuba diving, snorkeling or just for viewing as you relax on the beach or in your bungalow. The lagoon can also offer more excitement for those that want to enjoy jet skiing, sailing, wind-surfing or a romantic sunset cruise in the evenings.

Every morning you can have breakfast delivered to your overwater bungalow where you can dine on your own private balcony. For lunch, it is highly recommended that you have a picnic on a private beach on one of the surrounding motus (smaller islands). For your romantic dinner, you could take a sunset cruise and enjoy dining on the calm seas or you can opt for one of the fine dining experiences on land. Either way you can enjoy dining with a spectacular view of the lagoon and the setting sun. Can you say picture perfect!

If you are planning on getting married on Bora Bora, you can pack the wedding and honeymoon all into one. Just talk to any of the resorts on the island to help guide you through the process and help book the entire process for you. That way you can enjoy the whole trip without worrying about all the intimate details and take part in a romantic Polynesian wedding ceremony.

So when you are need of a romantic getaway, Bora Bora should be on the top of your list. Book your romantic escape today.

The Weather of Bora Bora and the Best Times To Travel There

As most tropical destinations can be described, Bora Bora has it’s rainy season and it’s dry season.

Starting in November and continuing through April is known as the wet season and/or the Polynesian Summer. This time period accounts for nearly 75% of the yearly rainfall in Bora Bora. The island can be quite humid this time of year and there is an overabundance of cloud cover that brings unpredictable, yet frequent rain storms. The temperature will not fluctuate that much between night and day and usually ranges between 80-86 degrees Fahrenheit. This season is known as the slow season or off season for tourists.

Though this may turn away many would be travelers, there are benefits to visiting Bora Bora during this time. There are more rooms available and it is easier to book certain tour and adventure packages and the pricing is normally a lot lower. The lower prices can help you take that dream trip you have always wanted too or allow you to take part in more of the activities the island offers. Even though it is called the wet season, there will still be plenty of sunshine.

Once May rolls around and all the way through October, we have the dry season also called the Polynesian Winter. This is the peak travel times for tourists. It is very rare for rain to fall this time of year, so you can most definitely expect your entire vacation to be filled with warm sunny days. The temperature during this season ranges between 75-82 degrees Fahrenheit and just like the Summer months, the difference between the night and day temperature is minimal.

These favorable weather conditions obviously result in a spike of tourists visiting the island with July being the most attractive. July is the month that provides the most celebrations and festivals in Bora Bora. Also, for the scuba divers, this time period provides the best underwater visibility as there is no rain or storms to stir up the waters.

All in all, just making it to Bora Bora will fullfill your exotic tropical island desires no matter what time of year you visit. Based on your desired expectations and planned activities, the above information should help you plan your vacation accordingly.