Away from the resorts, Bora Bora offers activities aplenty for honeymooners looking to explore. There are lagoon excursions in pirogues — handcrafted banana-style boats — with a lunch of barbecued fish and Tahitian music at one of the motu.
In Tahiti dare to snorkel with sharks and manta rays or hike a number of lush hillsides to take in all the beauty of this pristine environment. French is commonly spoken and the cuisine has a French influence and you can also find local flavours especially fresh fish served poisson cru style — cured in a mixture of coconut cream and lime juice.
The scrumptious cuisine, endless activities and dreamy villas make for the idyllic romantic escape. You might be surprised to learn that the main Bora Bora Island has only one public beach — Matira Beach. Surrounded by water, there are plenty of other beaches on Bora Bora but they are private and only accessible to guests of those hotels located on the motus.
While Bora Bora and Tahiti might appear to be exclusively for couples, many resorts offer amazing kids activities. There will also be marine sanctuaries, bike and kayak hire and plenty of activities in resort pools to keep the kids entertained. Typically a luxurious private island for couples only, Turtle Island Fiji likes to bend the rules at certain times of the year to welcome families — including parents, children and grandparents.
At specific times of the year, family week at Turtle Island is a chance to honor family and friends. Tahiti is the busiest island in French Polynesia, attracting the most visitors. You might even want to hire your own private island for a truly intimate vacation. For a more affordable vacation, still in the South Pacific, Fiji is a good alternative with plenty of accommodation options and direct international flights.
For families or groups looking to splurge, Fiji has many private island resorts you can rent and have exclusive use to the island and resort facilities. To get to Bora Bora, you need to fly into Papeete first. Both islands belong to the same group of the Society Islands, French Polynesia.
The only way to get there is through Papeete, so if you have fewer days for your honeymoon, it would be reasonable to stay on Tahiti. If you can afford more travel time, go for Bora Bora. Peak season is between May and October, so expect to see more tourists and rising prices. December to March is low season, which is characterized by more humidity, which can bring lots of mosquitos, but not much movement when it comes to prices.
For a truly memorable vacation experience, Turtle Island Fiji resort offers the perfect escape in the South Pacific. If you want to immerse yourself in the private sanctuary of Turtle Island, then contact us today to book your Fiji vacation. Your idyllic Fiji island getaway is waiting. With over 50 years of combined experience in delivering memorable Turtle Island vacations, our Travel Advisors offer an unparalleled level of care to ensure a seamless experience for you and your guests.
From booking your private international charter flights and private airport transfers to arranging the required COVID tests prior to departure and island transfers.
This could be a potentially free speedboat transfer if you book direct at the Sheraton Maldives , which is relatively close to the airport. Here is your guide to boat and plane transfers in the Maldives. A final pro tip about flying to the Maldives.
As you probably guessed by the abundant presence of overwater villas, neither Bora Bora nor the Maldives has a hurricane season to speak of, but they do have seasons in their own ways. While the temperatures in Bora Bora are in the 70s to 80s much of the year, the winter months are generally marked with more rain.
April through November average the most sunshine and least amount of rainfall, while December through February are the wettest months.
And, of course, with all that rain comes … mosquitoes. The Maldives is a moody destination when it comes to weather and it has a true monsoon season. Typically, the drier months in the Maldives run from December to April.
May to November bring with them more rain, more wind and more storms. This may help immensely in deciding which one to choose if you have firm travel dates. Related: Best time to visit the Maldives. Your hotel points are as good as gold in Bora Bora or the Maldives.
That said, hotels at both destinations are at the extreme high end of the award chart, availability can be scarce and resort fees can be painful with some chains. First things first. The day you land in Tahiti, you should probably just stay in Tahiti. Expect to spend 50, IHG Rewards Club points per night at this property, though award availability is tight.
Related: Best French Polynesia hotels with points. Just about any of the high-end resorts in the Maldives get rave reviews and could be a fantastic home base for your vacation.
Related: Where to stay in the Maldives with points. You probably go to Bora Bora or the Maldives with one main goal in mind — relaxation. If you desire lots of diverse things to do, neither is actually the right beach destination for you. However, there are some things to do on each such as snorkeling, spa-ing, going out on a boat and scuba diving.
Those that are into scuba diving say the Maldives is a must-visit destination. Related: Activities at the St. Regis Maldives. While staying at the Park Hyatt Maldives, we were basically isolated on that private island with resort guests.
At the Conrad Bora Bora, you could take an affordable boat transfer or water taxi into a real small town very nearby. You could also hire a boat to take you out and do things such as snorkeling and sightseeing without having to rely solely on the hotel for all of your entertainment and needs.
Rumor has it Moorea also in French Polynesia near Bora Bora is an even better choice for those who want more activity options in their island paradise. Related: Six cruises that take you to the Maldives. If you want to experience several different islands in one trip, your best option may be Bora Bora.
Air Tahiti has some flight pass options that will include visits to multiple French Polynesian islands within a set number of weeks. Additionally, many of the islands in the Maldives where you would stay are simply private resorts, so while you can certainly try a couple of different islands resorts while in the Maldives, you may not be truly getting the feel for different islands with more diverse offerings the way you can in French Polynesia.
Resorts usually offer different tours that you can book such as kayaking, snorkeling or diving trips, massages, and yoga classes, among others. Some other activities to do in Bora Bora are spending time on Matira or any other of the beautiful beaches, taking a 4WD tour to reach the lookout points or hiking the 2, ft of Mount Pahia. Tahiti has a wide selection of hotels and resorts and tends to be cheaper than Bora Bora.
Bora Bora, on the other hand, is more exclusive and private than Tahiti and accommodation is more expensive. French Polynesia has amazing seafood and fresh fruits, and in its cuisine the use of vanilla, coconut, banana, and breadfruit tropical fruit similar to a jackfruit is widespread. Some of the dishes you have to try when visiting these beautiful islands are the famous poisson cru a national dish made with raw tuna marinated in lime juice and coconut milk , chevrettes shrimp with coconut milk, rum, and vanilla , and poe dessert made with mashed banana, papaya or pumpkin with coconut milk.
Being a popular destination for honeymooners, Bora Bora, on the other hand, is more exclusive and more expensive. Bora Bora is the image that comes to mind when you think of paradise. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.
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