Whatever your requirements, Bora Bora has a luxury hotel for you. You can choose a studio or one bedroom suite at the Hilton or opt to stay in a resort alongside a lagoon. You’ll find many waterside resorts with individual thatched bungalows near the beach. They look charming and provincial but provide all the modern conveniences right down to plasma televisions and Wi-Fi internet access. Bora Bora Lagoon Resort and Spa, ten minutes from the airport, is one of these luxurious resorts where you’ll find private outdoor soaking pools, a full service spa, valet service and much more.

One of the luxuries of a vacation is that you don’t have to be in a hurry and Bora Bora is the embodiment of relaxation. Nobody is driven by schedules here and you can enjoy a laid back vacation. You may want to relax on the beach for a day or so before you look at all the fun the island has to offer.

There’s plenty to do on the island, particularly if you’re the adventurous type! You can go on a shark and ray feeding expedition, snorkel near the pristine beaches, scuba dive and explore the fantastic underwater marine life. There is parasailing, water and jet skiing, marlin fishing and many beautiful bike paths.

For those who want to explore nature there are glass bottomed boat tours of the lagoons where you can see colorful coral and marine life without getting wet. You can hike the interior with or without a guide and see some of the most beautiful birds and flowers in the world.

You can take a bus or mini van tour of the island to see ancient maraes (sacred places) and pearl and vanilla farms. You may enjoy the Lagoonarium, a guided underwater tour where you’ll swim alongside turtles, sharks, dolphins and tropical fish. Snorkel through the Coral Garden and enjoy the curious, friendly and colorful fish that live among the coral rocks and see astounding clams and other sea life. Everyone enjoys the deep reef experience of the Bora Bora submarine where you’ll dive down to 100 feet and see sharks and other fish as well as marine plants and coral. Private dives are available with champagne to make it a truly memorable experience of a lifetime!

Most hotels have their own shopping areas but you’ll find many shops scattered all over the island. There are art galleries and studios, wonderful collections of local crafts and of course there are shops that sell black pearls gleaned from the ocean floor. Two of the newest stores are in the main village of Vaitape. La Galerie specializes in wood carvings, pottery and original art while Fashion Bora Bora sells resort wear, swimwear, sandals, bags and more.

A luxury vacation in Bora Bora will be one that you’ll always remember!