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Bora Bora / French Polynesia

3 questions, each answered from published authorities with the sources listed.

Mount Otemanu rising above the turquoise water of the Bora Bora lagoon — Photo: Sergio Calleja, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0 Author Sergio Calleja (Life is a trip) · CC BY-SA 2.0 File source

When to visit 1

When should I visit Bora Bora, French Polynesia, for the best experience?September — deep in the dry season, when the lagoon sits at a steady 81°F (27°C), the August holiday crowds have flown home, the trade winds still polish the sky, and…

Things to do 1

What are the most worthwhile things to do in Bora Bora on a first visit?One full day on the lagoon — coral garden, rays and reef sharks, out through the island's only pass — one day around the main island by road and 4x4, and one sunset at…

Food and drink 1

Where should I eat in Bora Bora, and which local food or drink is worth trying?Poisson cru — raw tuna in lime and coconut milk, the national dish of French Polynesia — eaten twice: once from a roulotte food truck by Vaitape pier like a local, and…

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