But what this tiny gem lacks in size, it makes up for in beauty. At the center of this dramatic setting the chisel-like bulk of Mount Otemanu rises sharply out of the gentle lagoon, a palette of unimaginable blues and turquoises. Underwater coral formations teem with countless brightly-colored fish, while a pod of playful dolphins breaks the shimmering surface, and an outrigger canoe glides lazily by. In this vast lagoon there is only one navigable pass, facing the principal village of Vaitape, with its eclectic mix of Polynesian, French and American culture. More than 5,000 American G.I.s were stationed on Bora Bora during World War II, leaving behind them an airport, still in use today, and inspiring the romantic musical South Pacific.
Life here is casual, relaxing, blissful.
A place of dramatic beauty, warm waters, and gentle climate, Bora Bora is an enchanting island which bestows upon visitors a sense of peace - a special gift to take home with them form the Polynesian gods. Forty-one deluxe bungalow suites, crafted of natural fibers and Polynesian wood, perch over the transparent lapis lazuli waters of Matira Bay. Each has its own private deck, plus a glass viewing area where the lagoon becomes your own private aquarium. Enjoy fine French cuisine, motu picnics, Tahitian entertainment, room service by outrigger canoe, sunset and dinner cruises, snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing and windsurfing. The ultimate in understated elegance, Hotel Bora Bora is rated consistently as one of the world's top hotels.