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- Bora Bora
Bora Bora
Satellite pictures of the tiny island of Bora Bora from hundreds
of miles above the earth show it to be almost glowing, its dark
green centre surrounded by a coral necklace and an iridescent
aquamarine lagoon. Little wonder that this is the dream destination
for celebrities, honeymooners and lovers who live in splendour in
the island's luxurious spas and resorts, but enjoy privacy and
anonymity on magical secluded beaches.
Visitors to Bora Bora touch down on an airstrip (built by U.S.
troops during World War II) sited on a
motu(islet) in the middle of the beautiful crystal-clear
lagoon, and are ferried to the main island. The lagoon forms the
centre of activities for holidaymakers, being the stage for
numerous adventures from shark-feeding excursions and swimming with
giant turtles, to scuba diving, snorkelling, jet-skiing,
glass-bottom boat cruises, descending into the 'lagoonarium',
kite-sailing, picnicking on a
motuand so on. Bora Bora also offers plenty of cultural
and historical attractions, like taking a day trip to a Marae
(ancient temple), exploring the World War II canon and relics,
browsing the art and craft galleries, watching a Tahitian dance
ceremony and perhaps even braving a tattoo (the skin art apparently
originated here).
Information & Facts
Climate
Bora Bora has a tropical climate with two definitive seasons:
the wet season (November to April) and the dry season (May to
October). The wet season is cloudy and humid, and rain storms are
frequent and brief. The average temperature in the wet season is
about 82°F (28°C). Dry season temperatures average at a more
comfortable 78°F (26°C), with most tourists flocking to the island
in July.
Language
French and Tahitian are the official languages; English
is widely spoken.
Money
The unit of currency in French Polynesia is the French Pacific
Franc (XPF), divided into 100 centimes. The exchange rate is fairly
stable as it is linked to the Euro. Banks throughout the islands
are open mainly on weekdays only and are the best place to change
foreign currency; rates of exchange are not as good at hotels.
There are ATMs on a few of the islands, but shouldn't be relied
upon. Most hotels and resorts will exchange travellers cheques in
US$ or Euros, and credit cards and US currency is readily accepted
on the main islands. Tourism taxes are levied for accommodation and
activities.
Time
GMT -10 (The Marquesas Islands are half an hour ahead of the
rest of French Polynesia).