Bora Bora Island

Bora Bora Island

Bora Bora (French: Bora-Bora, Tahitian: Pora Pora) is a 30.55 km² (12 sq mi) island group in the Leeward group in the western part of the Society Islands of French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France in the Pacific Ocean. The main island, located about 230 kilometres (143 miles) northwest of Papeete, is surrounded by a lagoon and a barrier reef. In the center of the island are the remnants of an extinct volcano rising to two peaks, Mount Pahia and Mount Otemanu, the highest point at 727 metres (2,385 feet).

Bora Bora is a major international tourist destination, famous for its aqua-centric luxury resorts. The major settlement, Vaitape, is on the western side of the main island, opposite the main channel into the lagoon. Produce of the island is mostly limited to what can be obtained from the sea and the plentiful coconut trees, which were historically of economic importance for copra.

Tourism

The island's economy is driven almost solely by tourism. Several resorts have been built on motu (small islands, from Tahitian) surrounding the lagoon. Hotel Bora Bora opened in 1961, and nine years later built the first over-the-water bungalows on stilts over the lagoon.Today, over-water bungalows are a standard feature of most Bora Bora resorts. The quality of those bungalows ranges from comparably cheap, basic accommodations to very luxurious and expensive places to stay.

Most of the tourist destinations are aqua-centric; however it is possible to visit attractions on land such as WWII cannons. Air Tahiti has five or six flights daily to the Bora Bora Airport on Motu Mute from Tahiti (as well as from other islands). Public transport on the island is nonexistent so rental cars and bicycles are the recommended methods of transport. There are also small, two-seater buggies for hire in Vaitape. It is possible to rent a motorboat to explore the lagoon.

Snorkeling and scuba diving in and around the lagoon of Bora Bora are popular activities. Many species of sharks and rays inhabit the surrounding body of water. There are a few dive operators on the island offering manta ray dives and also shark-feeding dives. Sharks living in the island's lagoon are not considered to be dangerous to people.

Hotel in Bora Bora

There are a lot of hotels in Bora Bora Island. But specifically I choose Sofitel Hotel for examples.

1. Superior Bungalow with Garden View 1 King Bed (starts from Rp. 5.000.000) : 32 m² / 341 sq.ft. room, terrace, sunloungers, twin beds on request, air cooling system, fan, TV, free internet WIFI, free mini bar with selection of 2 beers, sodas, waters, bathroom with rain shower and separate WC, sofa bed.

2. Superior Bungalow, 1 King Size Bed, Lagoon View (starts from Rp. 7.000.000) : 33 m² / 355 sq.ft., half over water half above ground, direct lagoon access, terrace, air cooling system, fan, TV, free internet WIFI, free mini bar with selection of 2 beers, sodas, water, bathroom with rain shower and separate WC, rollaway bed.

3. Superior Bungalow, Beach Front, 1 King Bed (starts from Rp. 8.000.000) : 32 m² / 341 sq.ft. , panoramic lagoon view, direct beach access, terrace, sunloungers, air cooling system, fan, TV, free internet WIFI, free mini bar with a selection of 2 beers, sodas, waters, bathroom with rainshower and separate WC, sofa bed.

4. Luxury Bungalow, 1 King Size Bed, Overwater (starts from Rp. 10.000.000) : 50 m² / 538 sq.ft., direct lagoon access, terrace, sunloungers, outdoor shower, air cooling system, fan, TV, free internet WIFI, free mini bar with a selection of 2 beers, sodas, waters, bathroom with rain shower and separate WC, rollaway bed.

Source : 

http://www.sofitel.com/gb/hotel-0564-sofitel-bora-bora-marara-beach-resort/index.shtml

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bora_Bora#Tourism