Just a brief history of Bora Bora before we get to the beaches and lagoon. Don’t want to “Bora” you, but if you’re going for a visit, this is interesting to know.

Bora Bora was settled by Polynesian people around the 4th century. You may be more familiar with the story of Captain James Cook, considered by many to have been the greatest of the explorers, sighting the island in 1777.

So, locals had been living there for more than 1300 years. What a shock it must have been to see Captain Cook float in.

Your trip to Bora Bora will take you first to the Tahitian island of Papeete. Then it’s a short flight over to the airport on Motu Mute, Bora Bora. That’s the name of the small island American soldiers built a landing strip back during World War II. This island is one of the small barrier islands surrounding the main island of Bora Bora.

But here’s a tip. Don’t rest on this flight because the scenery is breathtaking. You will be able to see all colors and dramatic landscape as you approach the island. Many people have said that the beauty of Bora Bora is really unbelievable until they experience it for a few days. It sinks in that there is somewhere on earth this beautiful.

Bora Bora is known as the most famous island in the world. One would think there would be the home of the world’s best beaches. We’ll give that honor to the Seychelles. In the meantime, we’ll tell you where those strips of pristine white powder can be found, and uncover more wonders of Bora Bora.

First, don’t think you can’t get here. Bora Bora is very reachable as a vacation destination. Once in Papeete, Tahiti, you’re a short hop to the island paradise. While you’re hopping, don’t close your eyes. The colors are simply breathtaking. Some say there are more than five shades of blue/turquoise as you are coming over the lagoons and reefs.