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Must be Seen
  • The calm and crystal-clear lagoon
  • Many species of sharks and rays can be seen in the transparent water
  • Motu Tapu - the world's most perfect island to relax.
    * reserved for guests of select resorts and groups with invitations
  • Matira Beach, one of the world's most famous beaches
  • The Lagoonarium
  • Discover World War II relics

Activities
  • Snorkeling
  • Lagoon Exploration
  • Breakfast by Canoe
  • 4x4 Safaris
  • Shark and Ray Feeding
  • Sailing
  • Diving
  • Wind-surfing
  • Shopping and Dining
  • Parasailing for one or two
  • Boston Whaler motorboat tours
  • Guided hikes to Mount Pahia and Mount Otemanu
  • Sunset cruise complete with singers and dancers
  • Exploring the ancient marae temples along the coast
  • Horseback riding
  • Jet skiing
  • Tennis
  • Deep-sea fishing
  • Circle-island tours
  • Helicopter tours
  • Museums stops and archaeological tours

When to go
  • The most recommendable part of the year to visit Bora Bora, is during the Polynesian winter, also called the “dry season” and takes place from May until October. Temperatures generally range between 24-28 ºC, and rain is not common. Day to night temperature fluctuations are almost notables

Events
  • Hawaiki Nui Va'a (Canoe Race): Oct 2008 (annual)
    The Hawaiki Nui Va'a race is one of the most spectacular open sea competitions in the world. Over 100 traditional canoes take to the water for the race from Huahine to the paradise island of Bora Bora.

Dining Out
  • Noa Noa - InterContinental Beachcomber Resort
  • Iriatai at Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa; offering a panoramic view
  • Le Tipanie at Le Méridien
  • Otemanu at Bora Bora Lagoon Resort
  • Tevairoa at Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort
  • La Perouse at Sofitel Marara; Manu Tuki at Sofitel Motu
  • Top Dive at Top Dive Resort
  • Bloody Mary`s Restaurant & Bar – offers free dinner transportation from select locations

Shopping
  • Boutique Bora Bora
  • Boutique Gauguin
  • Matira Pearls
  • Bora Bora I Te Fanau Tahi (local handcrafted items). In the large hall at the Vaitape harbor
Nightlife
  • Things are really quiet on Bora Bora after dark, as this is, after all, one of the world's most romantic honeymoon hideaways
  • A different option might be listening a Tahitian band playing at sunset or watch the furious hips in a Tahitian dance show, which all the resorts offer at least once a week
  • Having dinner at the Club Med Bora Bora is a good program, eaven if you are not staying in it. It is possible to have dinner there and watch the nightclub show staged by its staff. The full meal, wine, and show together cost about 6,100CFP (US$61). Anticipated reservation is suggested


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