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Bora Bora |
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
Polynesia's most spectacular views can be found underwater. More than 500 species of marine life teem in the warm, pristine waters of the South Pacific, which are at a steady average of 26 degrees Celsius from the surface up to 160 feet below. The most popular bungalows in Bora Bora are built just above the calm waters of the lagoon, and glass panels allow a view of multicolored corals and fish right from your bed. Scuba diving shops on the island can arrange tours suited for your level of diving experience.
Beginners will find the lagoon area ideal for meeting species seeking shelter here, like the giant manta ray. Outside the coral reef ring, where the ocean floor drops off, you'll find even larger marine species and the zone of the most stunning corals. Scuba guides will accompany you to the best spots and instruct you on safe diving.
Cyclones are rare in Bora Bora, and the breezy season from June to October is the best time for visiting. The diving season season lasts from April to November.
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