The small island of Bora Bora (only six miles long and 2.5 miles wide) is full of beauty. Dormant volcanoes rise at its center and fan out into lush jungle before emptying into an aquamarine lagoon. In fact, the author James Michener, who wrote Tales of the South Pacific, Bora Bora called "the most beautiful island in the world." The 18th century British explorer James Cook even coined the "Pearl of the Pacific". The very definition of a tropical paradise, blissful Bora Bora filled with luxury resorts, sunny skies, warm waters and friendly people.
As you might have guessed, the main industry on this small island in French Polynesia and its swarm of tiny motu (small surrounding islands) is tourism. To do this, you can snorkel, explore Vaitape (picturesque town of Bora Bora), hiking and mountain Otemanu. But there's a catch: Bora Bora is expensive very expensive. In short, visit Bora Bora's natural beauty, go for absolute relaxation, and visit if you have the money.
