Bora Bora is one of the islands in French Polynesia in the Pacific Ocean. It is an atoll or coral island in the form of a ring surrounding the lagoon. The strait connects the lagoon to the ocean.
Barracudas, sharks and stingrays live in the lagoon, which can be observed under the supervision of an experienced instructor. On the land side of the island, hiking and all-terrain vehicle walks are conducted. Bora bora is a very green island: orchards, thickets of ferns and flowering orchids, tropical forests completely cover the entire territory.
Mount Otemanu is considered the highest point of the island. It offers a beautiful view of the atoll. Below are caves where birds such as frigates can be seen.
Bora Bora - tropical paradise
Luxurious beaches and luxury hotels are located in bays in the southwestern part of the island.
A trip to Bora Bora is considered a luxury vacation. Famous persons and stars of Hollywood come here. The most popular are five-star hotels, of which the majority of the island.
Prices of weekly tours to Bora Bora start from 1,500 euros / 106.7 thousand rubles. per person with a flight in the low season and from 3000 euros (from 213 thousand rubles) in the high season. In Polynesia, severe storms and typhoons are possible in late autumn and winter. And the dry season starts from June to August. July is the best month to relax.
There are several ways to get to the island:
- Flight through Tokyo to Tahiti.
- Flight through New York, Los Angeles + Paris (need a transit visa).
From Tahiti to Bora Bora, local airline flights fly and speed boats go. At the airport of the island, where all tourists arrive, there are hotel reception desks. Next, guests sit on catamarans, which deliver them to the chosen place of rest.
Le Méridien Bora Bora - Polynesian All inclusive
La Meridian is one of the few hotels that includes the All Inclusive service price. This luxurious, newly renovated hotel is surrounded by the azure water of the lagoon and creates an atmosphere of unforgettable tropical relaxation.
The All Inclusive offer consists of a breakfast buffet, a two-course lunch, a three-course dinner. During lunch and dinner, a glass of wine or beer, soft drinks are served. Throughout the day, tourists use the bar for free, where they are treated to cocktails, spirits, local beer and mineral water.
For guests accommodation provided:
- classic bungalows;
- beach bungalows;
- water bungalow;
- one bedroom villa with private pool;
- villa with two bedrooms and a pool.
Hotel Features
Three restaurants and two bars serving fresh fish and Polynesian dishes. At the bar you can taste more than a hundred types of wine, whiskey, as well as enjoy fresh Japanese sushi or pizza.
In addition to the crystal blue water and tropical fish, the hotel offers two swimming pools, which are complemented by an internal lagoon. The pools offer views of Mount Otemanu. The pool bar serves drinks and snacks from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Near the inner lagoon there is a unique ecological center where turtles are looked after. Guests of the hotel visit the center for free. In it, they can chat with biologists, feed turtles and watch sea urchins.
A fully equipped fitness center offers a full range of exercises: jogging, cycling, rowing, weightlifting. For guests of the sports center, the hall has everything you need: towels, air conditioning and mineral water.
The spa offers individual beauty treatments: massage, scrub, face and body care.
The diving center awaits both beginner and advanced divers. An experienced instructor will show you the best places for scuba diving.
The all-inclusive Bora Bora tour at Le Méridien is from $ 500 / 29,000 rubles. (classic bungalow per day).
The st Regis Bora Bora Resort - exotic and delight
The resort is located among magnificent island parks. Guests can choose to stay in a villa on land and in the lagoon, visit the hotel restaurants or simply relax on the pristine beach.
- Standard Villa - is a suite with a separate living room and bedroom.
- Deluxe Villa - located above the lagoon, there is a viewing hole on the floor. A nice addition is the spacious terrace with dining area and lagoon views.
- Villa Suite - located among palm trees with direct access to the white sand beach.
- Premier Villa - has a jacuzzi on the terrace and is suitable for small companies.
- The Royal Suite consists of two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a hanging pool above the lagoon and an area of more than 265 square meters.
- The royal villa is the largest on the island of Bora Bora. This is a real complex of 1200 square meters, which is covered on three sides by coral walls and has its own access to the beach. Inside there is a hall, three bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a living room and a professional kitchen.
Guests can enjoy Polynesian cuisine at the resort's restaurants.
Cost of rest
The price of a trip to Bora Bora depends on the type of bungalow or villa selected. Rest in a four-star hotel without meals for one person will cost from 180 euros (12 800 rubles) per night. Prices for a five-star hotel start at 300 euros (21,300 rubles). If the resort offers additional conditions: "All inclusive" or free refreshments with drinks on the beach and near the pool, as well as complete privacy, then its cost increases significantly and can reach up to two thousand euros (142 thousand rubles) per night. Tours on Bora Bora are an exclusive expensive rest.