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Bora Bora is a 30 km² island 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 island, located about 230 kilometres (143 miles) northwest of Papeete, is surrounded by a lagoon and a barrier reef. In the centre 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. According to a 2008 census, Bora Bora has a permanent population of 8,880.
The island was inhabited by Polynesian settlers around the 4th century C.E. The first European sighting was made by Jakob Roggeveen in 1722. James Cook sighted the island in 1770 and landed that same year. The London Missionary Society arrived in 1820 and founded a Protestant church in 1890. Bora Bora was an independent kingdom until 1888 when its last queen Teriimaevarua III was forced to abdicate by the French who annexed the island as a colony.
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On our recent trip to Bora Bora, we decided to take a 30-minutes helicopter tour with Tahiti Helicopters (http://www.tahiti-helicopters.com/) for our first ever ride. We had a fantastic 30 minute tour of both Bora Bora and Tupai the heart shaped island in French Polynesia / Tahiti, although do to weather we could not do a full circle around Bora Bora. We had a great pilot and smooth journey on the twin engine helicopter. We highly recommend doing this if you are ever in Bora Bora! The video is played at 8x speed and shot with a HD Hero 3+ Black to keep the video under 4 minutes. Please like and comment!
This is at the Hilton Bora Bora, right off the beach.
Our second day in Bora Bora we had breakfast delivered to our bungalow via an outrigger canoe. We went snorkeling with Blacktip and Lemon sharks. At another stop we got in the water with large stingrays. Our last stop was a nice snorkeling spot. After dinner Lan learned some Polynesian dancing and became part of the show. Answer to Dreaklock's question - http://www.spearoblog.com/equalizing-ear-pressure/
This snorkeling trip was mind-blowing!
Have you ever wanted to know about Bora Bora? Well, Morgan finds his way there to explore the beautiful lagoon and do a little diving with Manta Rays and sharks, not to mention, hang out in his amazing bungalow.
Video from magnificent island in South Pacific Ocean .The most beautiful island in the world , is also most expensive place .Lot of things to do , stanning views , crystal clear water in several colors makes this place paradise on Earth. http://borabora-howtogethere.blogspot.co.uk/ I visited this place as a part of my araund the world trip. http://aroundtheworld2weekstrip.blogspot.co.uk/ http://travelwithmediary.blogspot.co.uk/ Copy and use of my video is not allowed. Jacek Zarzycki.www.youtube.com/user/placekz
http://bestflights.co.za/pacific/bora-bora - Visit for more information on Bora Bora Bora Bora is an island in the Society Islands of French Polynesia. The island's name was translated from the Tahitian name of "pora pora", which can be translated as "First Born". As a very popular tourism and holiday destination, a volcano created the island. The highest peaks in Bora Bora are Mount Pahia and Mount Otemanu, which are remnants of the extinct volcano. What to see • Bora Bora Lagoonarium • Matira Beach and Lagoon • Mount Otemanu • Maohi Protestant Church in Anau • Maraes (Temples) • Coral Backyard • Overwater Bungalows What to do There is a lot to do in Bora Bora. Enjoy scuba diving, snorkeling, golf, hiking, deep-sea fishing, kite surfing, stingray and shark feedings and more •...
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We just got back from Bora Bora and I wanted to share our video diary!!!! We had soooo much video footage I wanted to put it all in here but it would have been at least 2 hours long .... or maybe more .. so here are some favorite clips! XO You can also shop my looks on my blog. http://www.barefootblonde.com/2015/08/bora-bora-travel-guide/ ***************************************************************** Amber’s Blog - http://www.barefootblonde.com Amber’s Instagram - http://www.barefootblonde.com Amber’s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Barefo... Amber’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/amberlfillerup Amber’s Snapchat - Amberfillerup Amber’s Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/amberlfille... David’s Instagram - https://instagram.com/davidavidavid/ David’s Twitter - https://twitt...
French Polynesia is truly a hidden paradise. Here, i will take you on a beautiful journey to Bora Bora where i dived with sharks, manta rays, explored the beautiful lagoons and enjoyed the Tahitian sunshine! :: Special thanks to our snorkeling guide for the stunning Manta ray footage. :: Music :: Situations(instrumental) by Nicolai Heidlas https://soundcloud.com/nicolai-heidlas/situations-nicolai-heidlas Empire state of mind (instrumental) by Sme Azureus https://soundcloud.com/smeazureus/empire-state-of-mind "Thumbs up" if you enjoyed the video! :: some words in the video is in Reo Mā'ohi Shot with Canon 5d and Gopro hero 3 Edited with Adobe premiere pro and after effects CS6 Visit my blog at theinspireso.wordpress.com Have a fantastic day guys!
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Où les bateaux accostent
Pour nous livrer l'amour
Un e-mail ou un fax,
Une lettre à la poste
Nous attendons toujours
On a jeté l'orgueil
Des livres dans l'azur
Evitant les écueils
On s'invente un futur
Bora Bora
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Bora Bora
Magie noire et vaudou
Bora Bora
Dans le ciel immobile
Le soleil fait son trou
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Où le regard se perd
Au pied d'un pilotis
J'arrimerai ma chaise
Et j'attendrai ma chaise
Et j'attendrai... la mer
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L'espérance est une île
Bora Bora
Magie noire et vaudou
Bora Bora
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Bora Bora
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Bora Bora
Gardée pas des gourous
Bora Bora
Dans le ciel immobile
Le soleil fait son trou
Dans ce monde sénile