A small island in the leeward islands of French Polynesia, Bora Bora, a part of the Tahitian islands is considered one of the most beautiful islands for vacation in the world today. Inhabited since about the 4th century, its ability to maintain its heritage and its natural beauty have made it an ideal choice for travelers of a variety of interests including not just history and culture, but natural and ecologically diverse environments, stunning beaches and plenty of exotic and luxurious resorts to choose from.
Activities to choose from on Bora Bora include:
Water sports
Watersports are possibly what the island is most well known for as it is an island surrounded by reefs and have strong trade winds making wind based water sports and diving two very popular ways to enjoy the islands. Considered one of the best scuba areas in the world, other top activities include snorkeling, sailing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, and boating.
Relaxation
A top luxury resort destination, it is not hard to find a way to relax including taking a nice ride, finding a beautiful beach to watch the sunset or splurging on a luxury spa or massage.
Adventure
Adventure tourism is also quite popular on this diverse island. 4 by 4 safaris, deepsea and sportfishing and hiking and climbing are just a few of the more popular adventures on the island today. The vast reef system and richly diverse underwater areas make feeding sharks and rays another popular adventure.
Tours
Tours of just about any aspect of the island are a great way to explore the heritage and the history as well as the many amazing places of interest while you relax. Dozens of companies located on the island offer you ample opportunities to choose the right tour that you may enjoy.
Recreation, shopping and dining
As there are many establishments to choose from in this luxury local, enjoying the many other ways to relax such as tennis, volleyball courts, walking, biking, and other casual relaxation ideas are easy to find throughout the island. In addition, local art galleries, small stores and gift shops as well as many restaurants are also popular ways to relax.
The Beach
Home to some of the most beautiful and well known beaches in the world, it is hard to surpass the sheer beauty that makes Bora Bora what it is today, one of the most amazing islands in the world today. Spend some time finding out what your favorite parts of a trip to Bora Bora are and enjoy your vacation to the fullest.
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