Bora Bora, the Romantic Island

 Bora Bora, the Romantic Island

Bora Bora is the number one honeymoon destination in French Polynesia. Romantics from around the world have laid claim to this island where Mount Otemanu reaches to the sky, and where lush tropical slopes and valleys blossom with hibiscus, while palm-covered motus (islets) surround the lagoon like a necklace. You will find perfect white-sand beaches along emerald waters where colorful fish and manta rays animate coral gardens. Bora Bora could easily be described as the center of the romantic universe, where luxury resorts and spas dot the island with thatched roof bungalows and fabled ambience. Simply said, Bora Bora is the most beautiful island in the world and a honeymoon in Tahiti is not complete without a stay on the island of Bora Bora.

Bora Bora is for Honeymooners and Couples in Love

A stay on Bora Bora is not complete without a stay in one of the signature accommodations of French Polynesia, the romantic thatched-roof overwater bungalow. From your own private overwater bungalow deck, you descend directly into the picturesque lagoon. Begin you day on Bora Bora with an unforgettable breakfast delivered to your private overwater bungalow by a flower decorated outrigger canoe. View a Bora Bora sunset, brilliant with color, while sipping tropical cocktails from your private overwater bungalow deck. – a Honeymoon memory to last a lifetime. Later enjoy a  and enjoying the  Maitais - or with a romantic dinner served in the privacy of your own bungalow. All of which will contribute to an intense feeling of ultimate love and happiness.

Bora Bora Honeymoon Hotels

Bora Bora has some of the most luxurious five star hotels in the world, with incredible Garden, Beachfront and Overwater Bungalow Suites, but you will also find beautiful four star and smaller family owned Polynesian hotels and charming pensions. Luxury hotel properties on Bora Bora include the famous Hotel Bora Bora, Bora Bora Nui Resort, and newly built InterContinental Resort and Thalasso Spa and St. Regis Resort and Spa. Honeymooners from around the world flock to Bora Bora to stay in the Pearl Beach Resort, Le Meridien, Bora Bora Lagoon Resort, Sofitel Motu, Sofitel Bora Bora Beach Resort and Le Maitai Polynesia, an excellent value on Bora Bora.

 

Bora Bora Honeymoon Activities

Most activities in Bora Bora are water focused because the lagoon is so spectacular. Honeymooners staying in an Overwater Bungalow on Bora Bora can enjoy the lagoon by snorkeling right off your bungalow. Popular lagoon excursions include sunset sailing cruises by catamaran, lagoon tours by jet ski, outrigger canoe, kayak by wind or kite surfing. Visitors to the island of Bora Bora should not miss the shark and ray watching excursions. Whether you choose a half day tour combined with the Lagoonarium or full day tour with a picnic on the motu, you will be thrilled by an up close and personal experience with these amazing creatures. Bora Bora is also famous for its SCUBA diving sites around the island which offer exciting lagoon, open ocean and pass dives.
In addition to activities in and around the water, you will find excellent dining, shopping and entertainment options on Bora Bora. A honeymoon to Bora Bora is not complete without dinner at Bloody Mary’s, an entertaining evening is assured when you dine at this world famous beach bar and restaurant. Honeymoon couples who enjoy fine dining will enjoy a evening one of Bora Bora’s many fine dining restaurants including Villa Mahana, located on the main island, as well as, chef Jean-Georges Vongrichten's Lagoon Restaurant, located at the spectacular St. Regis Resort & Spa.
Shopping on Bora Bora is a treat! You will find a variety of shops specializing in Tahitian black pearls, Polynesian crafts, artifacts and antiques, as well as, local artists displaying their art influenced and inspired by the islands of Bora Bora and the South Pacific.