Travel Obsession: Bora Bora

Today's post is dedicated to all of my fellow sand, water, and relaxation lovers. Today we travel to: Bora Bora!

Bora Bora is part of French Polynesia and is located in the Pacific Ocean. To get here from Florida it will set up back about $2000 and 25 hours in a plane waiting for you butt cheeks to wake back up from all the sitting. The reason I wanted to focus on Bora Bora today is because it is known, around the world, as having some of the most picturesque scenery as well as some of the most luxurious resorts.

For this post, there will not be a "things to see" section, as the best thing about this island are not its monumental sights, but rather the things to do in its crystal clear waters and over-water bungalows.

Let's start off with the most epic hotel stay you can imagine:

You are, literally, located above water. Need I say more? The famous over water bungalow's feature the best views you can imagine. Of the ocean. Of the mountains. Of the beach. Of the sea-life beneath you. For example, at the Four Seasons in Bora Bora, the rooms are, roughly, 1000 square feet and feature separate rooms for living and sleeping. For those traveling with a family in tow, you can even rent a 3 bedroom, 5000 square foot, private pool villa right on the ocean as well. This is only one example of numerous different resorts on the island, but, trust me, they are all just as beautiful as the next.

Moving on, within the resorts, you pretty much have private access to the ocean, as you can step out of your patio door, climb down a ladder, and snorkel among tropical fish. You can also stay in rooms that have an attached private pool. Also, imagine having your breakfast come to you by canoe. How awesome is that? I mean, that's the way to start out the day!

In case you haven't notice, if you travel here, you better love the ocean. The best activities you can do here involve the water.

1. Snorkeling: you can do this as a tour with a guide or you can just throw on your snorkeling gear and jump off of you patio into the shallow waters thriving of sea-life. In general, if you have never been snorkeling, you should go. It is an unforgettable experience.

2. Scuba Diving: I suggest, before you travel to Bora Bora, you get certified in scuba diving. This will give you the change to swim with sharks, rays, eels, and much less harmless fish.

3. Jet-skiing: the waters around the resorts are fairly shallow so you will have no problem riding through the waves of the crystal clear waters and soaking up some sun.

4. Shark and Sting Ray Feedings: One of the best things to do in Bora Bora is to be part of a shark feeding. A guide takes you out into the shallow waters and has you secured behind a rope and hand feeds sharks and sting rays right in front of you. Talk about a topic of conversation!

5. 4x4 Exursions: although most things take place in the water, there is still one awesome thing that takes place on land: taking a 4x4 into the lush greenery of Bora Bora.

Other awesome excursions include hikes into the mountain side, horseback riding, sailing, and parasailing. Don't worry, as far as food is concerned, you can have anything your heart desires. Bora Bora features cuisine inspired from all over the world.

Something we cannot forget about is cost. As these are some of the finest resorts you can possibly stay at, it comes with a price tag. As mentioned, a flight can cost you anywhere between $2000-$3000 dollars, in economy class. A week long stay at a luxury resort will, roughly, cost about $4000 per person or more. Luckily, the resorts are all-inclusive.

Lastly, I wanted to leave you with a video of the St. Regis resort in Bora Bora. Trust me, you will want to go here.

 

*information for this post was taken from here*

**Disclaimer: I have not been to all places highlighted in my Travel Obsession posts; the posts are merely there to highlight a beautiful place in the world, one at a time.**