Where is Bora Bora?
Posted on May 17, 2009 in FeaturedIn the middle of South Pacific Ocean, not far from the ring of fire zone, a French colony is splendidly sited. It is averagely placed between New Zealand and USA. The technical name of the Colonial Island is Bora Bora, the Society Islands of French Polynesia.
Like Fiji, Bora Bora is isolated, far from external habitation. It is nearest to Papeete, the city that has reasonable commercial value. Dramatic placement of Bora Bora has made it a destination for a few luxury liners and honeymooners.
In the Second World War, this place got recognition as a USA airstrip, holding a formidable array of airships and personnel. The demolition of Pearl Harbor led the Americans to choose this enigmatic place. It never could be used during the war, but nevertheless became famous as an opposite oasis in the vast South Pacific Ocean.
It is so distant that it naturally has to exist on natural crops, rainfall and summer. Yes, relative hike in tourism over the years has opened up avenues. The rural touch cannot be escaped however. People love to walk and sea dive and are almost fearless of the sharks. Bora Bora is an ideal place to gear up and learn the art of scuba diving.
It is a natural beauty punctuated by a couple of semi-active volcanoes and Barrier Reef. When these are viewed in full element from a ship, the sight looks astonishing. The lagoons are accessible from inside as they are fun cars available. Buses are few and far between however.
There is an international airport that takes half a dozen flights every day. This gives an idea that tourism is not very weak. When one considers the aloof positioning of Bora Bora, it looks good enough. French and Tahiti are local languages but English and Spanish has also caught on among the youth.
The honeymooners especially love to lose themselves in the world of Bora Bora. They come here and are engulfed in the South Pacific Ocean with love and ecstasy. The quietude, golden sands, sea canopies and smart hotels provide them with complete entertainment.
Bora Bora is accessible from southwest USA through direct flights.
