There are trade winds year round in Tahiti Polynesia. The winds are for most part a light breeze that picks up later in the day and is mostly welcomed by tourists. The trade winds during the wet season can be stronger and a windbreaker is suggested. Wildlife-rich Bora Bora During your Bora Bora travel you will encounter a burgeoning wildlife population that is unlike any other.
Bora Bora is a dormant volcano, which means that it rose out of the middle of the ocean millenniums ago and all of its wildlife has migrated to the island over the past few centuries. The few mammals that inhabit the island were brought over on ships by early inhabitants, including Bora Bora's healthy dog population.
Most of the dogs do not have owners but roam the streets and coexist peacefully with the people and tourists on the island. There is a large number of exotic bird species, which the government of Polynesia has put protection on to ensure their healthy future.
Bora Bora has an incredible variety of marine life. Crabs roam the shores of the island while sea turtles, dolphins, and humpback whales tour the seas. It is claimed that there are nearly different species of fish swimming around the Tahitian islands. Bora Bora is exceptional in that it hosts the perfect conditions for a variety of manta rays to flourish.
Snorkelers and scuba divers can easily spot the Gray ray and can even pet the species during the "ray feeding. Deep-sea fishing is a popular attraction on Bora Bora. With a wide variety and an abundance of fish that life off the island, anglers are rarely disappointed.
Fishing trips usually yield Marlin, Yellow fin tuna, sailfish, wahoo and mahi mahi in great size and numbers. Bora Bora Culture Bora Bora culture was suppressed for a century, almost to the point of extinction, and has come back more vibrant and exotic than could have been imagined. The English Missionaries made a concerted effort to wipe out all Polynesian culture when they destroyed the temples and carvings and banned dancing and religion.
Fortunately many of the Polynesian customs have prevailed and can be seen today. Recently efforts have been made to revive the original Polynesian culture through traditional music and arts. The traditional instruments include pahu and toere drums and the nose flute known as vivo. Guitars and ukuleles migrated to Bora Bora and a style of music was developed that has hints of country western mixed with the classic South Pacific island style.
The tamure is the classic dance of Bora Bora is still alive and plays a big part in island festivities. Tahitians place a lot of importance on familial relationships. Decades ago it was very common for several generations to live under the same roof. Now that the islands have seen more contact with the Western word families have become more nuclear. In the past the families arranged marriages for their children, but today couples follow a more western tradition of courtship and have greater freedom in choosing their partners.
Bora Bora is mainly dependent on tourism. In the past few years several resorts have been built on the small islands surrounding the lagoon. Your South Pacific Tour will include a view of the famous over-the-water bungalows that were first built over 30 years ago and have since become a staple of the island. These bungalows are mainly exclusive to the Tahitian island because their low and even tides and protective lagoons create the perfect conditions for these unique shelters.
Next up is the cost of accommodation. This includes a private beach, 5 bedroom suites, an infinity pool, a tropical garden, a private chef, beautiful views, and other luxury services. Would you pay this much? It is tied directly to the euro, at the rate of CFP to one euro. Using a credit card for almost everything is not a problem and US dollars are widely accepted.
There is also an ATM at the airport and on the main island should you need to withdraw cash. A well known fact of Bora Bora is that this exclusive island with all its beautiful and luxury is a sure first choice and favourite vacation destination for the super rich and celebrities. Many are drawn not only by its natural beauty, but by its exclusivity, its luxury resorts, private bungalows, and isolated beaches that offer the ultimate escape and luxury.
An interesting fact about Bora Bora is that the island is tiny at only 32 km in circumference with only one main road that circles the island along the shore line. There is no public transportation, except for a bus called Le Truck which conducts two-hour tours around the island. The best way to get around is by walking and by bike. Taxis are available. The main form of transport between the islands is by boat and Bora Bora is well connected to the other islands in the Society Islands Group by several regularly scheduled ferries.
Here you will find a harbor capable of handling cruise ships and docking facilities for private yachts. Air Tahiti provides regular scheduled flights around 5 or 6 per day between Papeete and Bora Bora as well as to several other islands in the French Polynesian archipelago.
For safety reasons airplanes can only land in daylight. This is the perfect time to get that window seat for exquisite views of the archipelago of islands from the plane for a moment that you will not soon forget. Make sure you have a seat on the left side of the plane when flying from Papeete to the outer islands and on the right side when returning to prepare for the moment when the distinct Mount Otemanu makes a grand appearance.
Once landed in Bora Bora, all travellers will either take a free public ferry to the mainland or be picked up by the private boat shuttle of their hotel which is usually a minute boat ride. Naturally being an island, fish and seafood plays a prominent role in the cuisine of Bora Bora and the Tahitian diet.
Local dishes makes use of a natural style of cooking, homegrown flavours and fresh products with coconut and vanilla making a regular appearance. Bora Bora has a unique culinary palette stemming from the influence of various cultures over the years. The food of Bora Bora is a mixture of traditional South Pacific cooking with French and Japanese influence that have enhanced the taste and texture. This unique style can be found in all different types of restaurants ranging from the 5-star resorts to the roadside stalls.
This traditional local food consists of a medley of raw fish and vegetables, marinated in a mixture of fresh lime juice and coconut milk, served in a coconut. The raw fish is usually tuna or mahi-mahi. The fish, whether tuna, mahi-mahi, bonito, or other varieties caught in the lagoon are prepared in a variety of ways. Many dishes also include chicken, pork, fafa, sweet potatoes, breadfruit, and rice.
Local vegetables and fruit the likes of papaya, mango, pineapple, bananas are common. The purees are most often baked and then covered with sugar and coconut milk to produce a delicious treat.
While the specialties may be Polynesian, you will find an array of restaurants serving everything from pizza and noodles to American, French, and Chinese styled food. The international hotels host big buffet evenings featuring a variety of local dishes and international favourites accompanied by traditional island dance performances. The ovens, called ahimaa, are formed by digging a hole in the ground. Stones that are heated by fire are placed into the hole.
The food which is wrapped in banana leaves are then placed onto the hot stones and covered by dirt. This allows the food to bake for several hours and is particularly common during the traditional tamaaraa feast.
While the food may have changed over the years, the tradition of eating Tahitian food with your hands is something that still remains in Bora Bora. Some resorts will let you fish for your supper, with all the equipment provided, and cook it for you that same day. The tap water is drinkable in Tahiti, Moorea, and Bora Bora, including all the international resorts. Anywhere else and you should double check with the locals or your hosts.
Yes, you do need to watch out as there are countless number of coconuts trees all around and a falling coconut is a valid concern. The sharks are not dangerous and attacks on humans are rare. Following the total protection law of sharks, banning shark fishing and the commercialisation of shark products, the numbers have flourished. The waters surrounding the island hosts the perfect conditions for a variety of creatures to flourish.
The rich underwater world in the reefs and lagoon has an unimaginable plethora of marine life. Everything from tropical fish and turtles to stingrays and sharks. Be on the lookout for dolphins, Napoleon wrasses, barracudas, clown fish, and humpback whales just to name a few.
Bora Bora is also one of a handful of places in the world where you can witness Manta rays. There are no mammals that are native to Bora Bora due to its volcanic past. You will, however find a handful of non-native species the island due to human involvement. There is a large number of exotic bird species found on the island.
The government has put protection laws in place to ensure their healthy survival. A fun fact to know is that it is common for women to place a flower behind their ears. However, if the flower is behind the right ear this signals that the woman is single.
If it placed behind the left ear, this signifies being in a relationship. Formed within the giant black-lipped Pinctada Margaritifera oyster which lives in the lagoons of the Tuamotu islands, the Tahitian black pearls are indigenous to this region.
This rare pearl varies in exotic colour from silver green to blue and brown and is a sought after item by celebrities and visitors alike. These distinctive dark coloured pearls also make for a unique gift or souvenir to bring home from Bora Bora. They can be found at markets and also at the jewellery stores and shops inside the hotels and resorts.
You can even visit a pearl farm on the island of Tahaa or on one of the other islands in the Tuamotu to witness this industry in action. These boxes are actually for bread. The island does not not have any form of residential mail delivery, and all locals have to go to the post office to collect their mail. Tattoos have been and still is an important part of society.
Considered a sacred art and a sign of beauty, tattoos were used to show ones rank, stature, tribe, and position in Polynesian culture. The word tattoo originates from the Tahitian word tatau, believed to date back as far as BC. And now you know! I hope you enjoy your time in this exotic island as much as learning about the history, culture, religion, people, food, geography, and language through these facts on Bora Bora.
November 19, May 8, October 27, Your email address will not be published. New Here? Start here. Welcome to A Rai of Light! Most of the couples dream about spending their honeymoon in the bungalows floating above the blue waters. In any case, Bora bora is a paradise for everyone. The island is full of interesting historical moments. They give an in-depth look at what Bora Bora truly is. Volcanic eruption — Over 4 million years ago the island was formed by a volcanic eruption. That was the first time the island was actually recognized as an existing one.
Cook was on a mission in the area as a British explorer when he came upon the island. That was a beginning of the missionaries, which were established there in Their main purpose was to convert Polynesians into Christianity.
You can see that the importance of the island only grew with the years. Find out more about the captain here. The island was a perfect sanctuary for more than 6. Having said that, the islet Motu Mute was the main gateway for supplies to and from the island, making it a key location.
For protection, 8 cannons were situated on different sides of the island. Out of them all, only one remains today as a reminder of the battle. I offer you some of the most interesting and exciting facts you might or might not have heard of before. The meaning of flowers — In Bora Bora, everything has a meaning.
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