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Bora Bora, French Polynesia Overview

A lush gem presided over by two towering peaks, Bora Bora makes quite a first impression. Admire turquoise lagoons from the perimeter road that traces its 19-mile circumference. There is a bounty of activities packed into this small space. Get your feet wet at the Lagoonarium, the Diving Center, the Coral Gardens or the Leopard Rays Trench. After an energetic day, contemplate these watery wonders from the lofty heights of 2300-foot Mount Otemanu or while strolling through palm-studded Matira... more » A lush gem presided over by two towering peaks, Bora Bora makes quite a first impression. Admire turquoise lagoons from the perimeter road that traces its 19-mile circumference. There is a bounty of activities packed into this small space. Get your feet wet at the Lagoonarium, the Diving Center, the Coral Gardens or the Leopard Rays Trench. After an energetic day, contemplate these watery wonders from the lofty heights of 2300-foot Mount Otemanu or while strolling through palm-studded Matira Point. « less

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Club Med Bora Bora

5 of 5 stars
Maumelle, AR
Jul 24, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We stayed at Club Med the first week of June, 2008 and couldn't have been any happier. Like some other reviews, it is not a top of the line resort but for the price you can't beat it. It includes 3...more

Rohotu Fare Lodge

Jul 18, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

After years of planning my dream vacation in French Polynesia I finally stopped planning and made the dream a reality, and I don't regret it. My outstanding stay in French Polynesia was topped of...more

Bora Bora

3 of 5 stars
Houston, TX
Jul 18, 2008

Bora Bora is visually stunning...but I wouldn't recommend it. The cost, time to get there and attitude towards Americans left a lot to be desired. Diving with sharks every day was fantastic, but...more

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