For me, food is a big part of travel. Growing up, we used to not care as much, but we also didn’t have as much of the luxury to splurge on fancy meals, especially when traveling! I remember going to New York with my family when I was 6 or 7, and we would eat… Read More Dining at the Intercontinental Bora Bora
When I got back from paradise, a few people asked if I had also brought back a nice souvenir–or otherwise subtly implied as a baby. HA! I had considered it, thinking it could be a Bora Bora baby, but we had promised each other a year before seriously trying and we were just shy a few… Read More Staying at the Intercontinental Bora Bora
The last time I rode a jet ski was probably at least 15 years ago in Thailand! It was definitely cheaper to do in Thailand too. But jet skis are a fun and exhilarating way to see the entire island of Bora Bora! It probably takes less than an hour to circle the whole island,… Read More Jet Skis Around Bora Bora
If bumming around on the beach cabanas, your private deck, or the pool isn’t your only idea of fun or relaxation and you want more to do, you should definitely do some snorkeling (or diving!) around Bora Bora. Obviously, if you go during a rainier season, it can be a little harder to see things, but… Read More Private Island Tour, Sharks and Rays, and a Sumptuous Motu Picnic–Keishi Tours
I had only stayed at one other Intercontinental hotel before the ones in Bora Bora and Moorea on this most recent trip, and that was at the Intercontinental in Hong Kong about 6 months prior. I was very impressed by Hong Kong, so I had high expectations in Tahiti. I think our stays in Moorea vs.… Read More Intercontinental Bora Bora – Thalasso vs. Le Moana
Okay, I’m going to admit here that I did not sufficiently research resorts and places to stay before jumping on the Costco Travel deal that we saw. I was pretty much lazy and didn’t call right when the dates to sign up started and waited two weeks thinking “la dee da, who the heck spends this… Read More Where to Stay in Bora Bora
I bet that any time you decide to travel to Bora Bora is a good time! 🙂 But let’s face it, everyone wants to travel when the weather is ideal! Weather-wise, I feel like it may be hard to officially guarantee anything, so I would think about when can you get the best deals instead… Read More When to Travel to Bora Bora
After you have a better idea where Bora Bora is, the next question is obvious. How do we get to some major heart-eyes paradise?! Let’s get to it! Depending where you are traveling from, your flights may look different. A good resource may be to look at this article here as it details how to get to Tahiti from… Read More How to Get to Bora Bora
So you’re ready to plan your trip after seeing all these awesome photos and the first thing you probably wonder is—where the heck in the world is Bora Bora even located?! Trust me, I didn’t know either until we did this trip, and my geography is pretty horrible. And that’s why I travel…to get better… Read More Bora Bora Basics–Where in the World Is It?