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Bora Bora TRAVEL GUIDE AND DEALS

Although small at just 6 miles long and 2.5 miles wide, Bora Bora a lush, tropical paradise with a mountainous center and reef-protected lagoon. One of the 13 Society Islands in French Polynesia, it was first made famous by author James Michener who called the land “the most beautiful place on earth” in his book Tales of the South Pacific and later by Oscar Hammerstein II, who expanded that book into the film South Pacific, declaring “Here am I, your special island!  Come to me, come to me”; lovers of beauty and romance should heed the call.

Why Go

 To relax without feeling like you need to do anything but enjoy the exotic beaches. 

Bora Bora Travel Deals

Bora Bora Hotels

Bora Bora has some of the most romantic, luxurious, and expensive hotels in the world – in this locale, anything under $300 per night qualifies as “budget” (top-tier properties go for upwards of $650 nightly). Accommodations tend toward lavish suites and over-water bungalows.  Most have exotic wood interiors with light upholstery and colorful Polynesian accents (usually textiles and tropical flowers).  Tetiaroa, the atoll once owned by Marlon Brando, is slated to open as the eco-luxury Hotel Brando in 2010.

Bora Bora Eden Beach Hotel
This intimate hideaway has sixteen bungalows with your choice of lagoon, reef, or garden views.  It’s not fancy and...

Hotel Matira
This collection of bungalows on Matira Beach is the best of the no-frills budget accommodations, but this being Bora Bora, the...

Bora Bora Nui Resort and Spa
Though relatively large with 120 bungalows and suites, this resort is designed to feel intimate. The management understands... spas | expensive

Hotel Bora Bora
Forty-six years ago, this was the only hotel on the island. Now owned by Aman, the property, with its idyllic location on... expensive | great location

InterContinental Resort and Thalasso-Spa Bora Bora
This eco-friendly resort, opened in May 2006, is cooled by seawater from thousands of feet under the sea.  The... spas | expensive

St. Regis Resort, Bora Bora
The island’s most glamorous hideaway pampers guests with a Jean Georges restaurant and spacious suites with 42-inch... expensive | exclusive

Bora Bora Pearl Resort and Spa
This luxurious resort on Motu has suites and over-water bungalows as well as its own coral reef.  (Bungalows have tables... views | spa

Bora Bora Eden Beach Hotel
This intimate hideaway has sixteen bungalows with your choice of lagoon, reef, or garden views.  It’s not fancy and...

Hotel Matira
This collection of bungalows on Matira Beach is the best of the no-frills budget accommodations, but this being Bora Bora, the...

Bora Bora Nui Resort and Spa
Though relatively large with 120 bungalows and suites, this resort is designed to feel intimate. The management understands... spas | expensive

Hotel Bora Bora
Forty-six years ago, this was the only hotel on the island. Now owned by Aman, the property, with its idyllic location on... expensive | great location

InterContinental Resort and Thalasso-Spa Bora Bora
This eco-friendly resort, opened in May 2006, is cooled by seawater from thousands of feet under the sea.  The... spas | expensive

St. Regis Resort, Bora Bora
The island’s most glamorous hideaway pampers guests with a Jean Georges restaurant and spacious suites with 42-inch... expensive | exclusive

Bora Bora Pearl Resort and Spa
This luxurious resort on Motu has suites and over-water bungalows as well as its own coral reef.  (Bungalows have tables... views | spa

Bora Bora Restaurants

Most visitors dine in hotels, but two freestanding musts are La Villa Mahana and Bloody Mary’s.  You’re in French Polynesia, so expect a good wine list, but otherwise keep things simple – the island is not known for its cuisine. Poisson Cru, raw fish marinated with lime juice and coconut milk, is Bora Bora’s signature dish.  Dinner is usually served from 6:30-9:00pm.

Bloody Mary's
Sure, it’s touristy, but this island institution has splendid lagoon views and serves excellent grilled seafood (try the... views | seafood

Motu Picnics
One of the island’s most romantic dining options is a private picnic on a secluded motu.  Most hotels offer this or... romantic

La Villa Mahana
If you can score one the seven tables at the best restaurant on the island, you’ll rhapsodize over the refined,... seafood | french fusion

Lagoon
Jean-George Vongerichten opened this Asian fusion hot spot at the St. Regis resort in September 2006.  Highlights include... views | asian fusion

Les Roulottes
Literally translated as “restaurant on wheels,” this casual stand serves up everything from crepes to stir-fry...

Matira Snack
Matira Snack offers pizzas and burgers in its humble, beachfront shack – it’s the perfect way to satisfy your... waterfront

Bloody Mary's
Sure, it’s touristy, but this island institution has splendid lagoon views and serves excellent grilled seafood (try the... views | seafood

Motu Picnics
One of the island’s most romantic dining options is a private picnic on a secluded motu.  Most hotels offer this or... romantic

La Villa Mahana
If you can score one the seven tables at the best restaurant on the island, you’ll rhapsodize over the refined,... seafood | french fusion

Lagoon
Jean-George Vongerichten opened this Asian fusion hot spot at the St. Regis resort in September 2006.  Highlights include... views | asian fusion

Les Roulottes
Literally translated as “restaurant on wheels,” this casual stand serves up everything from crepes to stir-fry...

Matira Snack
Matira Snack offers pizzas and burgers in its humble, beachfront shack – it’s the perfect way to satisfy your... waterfront

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