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BORA BORA JEWEL OF THE SOUTH SEAS
Undoubtedly the most famous island in Polynesia, Bora Bora is surprisingly small. But what this tiny gem lacks in size, it makes up for in beauty. Approach it from the air or sea, and you are greeted with a captivating vision... a coral reef dotted with emerald islets encircles the main island like a string of luscious pearls. Bora-Bora lies 240km (150 miles) northwest of Tahiti in the Leeward Society Islands. There is only one navigable pass, facing the principal village of Vaitape. A 29km (18 miles) partially paved road circles the island, passing colourful villages, archaeological sites, old Army bunkers and cannon left over from World War II, when 5,000 American G.I.'s make a "friendly invasion". Matira Beach has white sand and warm, shallow water. Bora Bora's lagoon is world-famous for its beauty. Climate: Bora Bora, located 17 degrees south of the equator, enjoys a year-round tropical climate. Temperatures on Bora Bora range from about 25ºC (77ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF). The months of November to April are hotter and more humid, with occasional rain. From May to October, the weather is dry and the nights cooled by the trade winds, which are strongest at this time of year. Getting There: Major airlines service Papeete, Tahiti’s capital. From North America and Europe, fly via Los Angeles, less than eight hours from the Tahitian capital. From Auckland and Tokyo, there are direct flights to Papeete. Flying time from Tahiti to Bora Bora is only 45 minutes. The airport is located on Motu Mute, an islet that extends to the coral reef in Bora Bora’s lagoon. For instant up to date costings on hotels in Tahiti click here.
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