Bora Bora has got to be one of the most glorious places to spend your South Seas vacation. Steeped in the essence of a tropical paradise, vacations in Bora Bora include all sorts of beach and water fun. Beckoning from more than 3,000 miles away, Tahiti's crown island is a meeting place of French and traditional Polynesian cultures. On the rest of this web page, you'll find the many ways Bora Bora can hook you for life.
About Bora Bora
The island is well known as nature's setting for romance, mystique and adventure. Certainly its vista of verdant twin peaks and the sea ringed by coral islets sets the mood for memorable honeymoons and get-aways.
Once you get to Bora Bora, you'll find yourself gazing at the lagoon whose ever-changing hues of blue and green continues to capture the imaginations of artists, writers and explorers from everywhere. Famed novelist James Michener has declared it the most beautiful island in the world.
The twin peaks that you'll find on Bora Bora postcards are named Otemanu and Pahia, and at their foot is the main town of Viatape, with a population less than five thousand. Most of Bora Bora's beach hotels are found on the coral reef islets or motu surrounding the lagoon, with views of the deep outer sea and the two rock-bare peaks.
Diving in Bora Bora
The South Pacific has some of the most diverse marine life on our planet and many scuba divers will tell you that some of Polynesia's most spectacular views are to be found under her stunningly blue waters. There are more than 500 species of fish, coral and other sea creatures in the invitingly warm and pristine seas of this region and many of them can be seen just a short distance from the beaches of Tahiti and Bora Bora. Some of the best known images of Bora Bora are of the bungalows on stilts, rising out of the calm waters of the Bora Bora lagoon. What you might not know it that many of these bungalows have glass panels in the floor, so that you can admire the multi-coloured corals and fish that swim beneath from the comfort of your bed. Staying in such idyllic Bora Bora accommodation and feeling so close to the South Pacific Ocean and its incredible wildlife, inspires many people to hire some scuba equipment and book a diving trip to get even closer to their underwater neighbours.
Bora Bora diving really does have something for everyone. Beginners find the fabulous lagoon ideal for gaining confidence whilst getting to know some of the species seeking shelter in its warm, tranquil waters. And don't think that just because you're in the comparative shallows, you won't see anything exciting. Bora Bora lagoon has some pretty amazing visitors, including the incredible giant manta rays.
However, there is a lot more to a Bora Bora holiday than scuba diving from one of the beaches or in the lagoon. Outside the coral reef which rings Bora Bora Island, the ocean floor drops off and you'll find even larger marine creatures. This is also where some of the most gorgeous corals around Bora Bora can be discovered. If you feel that a swimming with barracuda, moray eels, dolphins, tuna, sea turtles and even sharks could be something you'd like to do as part of your Bora Bora holiday, you can either book with a dive operator once you get to the island or perhaps prearrange a couple of dives as part of a Bora Bora travel deal. Whether you do your diving through a Bora Bora resort or an independent trip organizer you'll be in safe hands, with experienced scuba guides accompanying you to the best dive sites and giving you full instruction.
Bora Bora is a prefect little slice of paradise and even it's weather is fairly reliable, with cyclones rare. June to October is the breezy season and this is when most tourists book their Bora Bora packages. If you are planning a Bora Bora vacation mainly for the spectacular diving, the peak dive period is a little longer, from April to November. When you reserve your Bora Bora hotel, check with the booking agent to make sure that your travelling at the optimum time for diving.
If scuba diving is a bit too much for you on a relaxing island holiday and you'd rather just hang out and chill at one of the renowned Bora Bora resorts, you can still get in amongst the sea life by having a go at snorkeling. Bora Bora's lagoon has to be one of the best spots in the world to snorkel, as it is safe, warm, fabulously clear and teeming with fascinating sea animals and corals.
Whatever leisure activities you decide to do whilst you are vacationing in Bora Bora, we here at www.borabora.com.au are sure you'll find the natural beauty of this South Pacific island, the friendliness of its people and the laid back vibe of Polynesian life totally infectious and you'll want to return again and again.
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