Bora Bora is often called the ultimate island paradise, and after experiencing it firsthand, it’s easy to understand why.

Mount Otemanu is one of two peaks of an extinct volcano located at the center of the island. Rising 2,400-some feet above the lagoon, this volcanic remnant makes for a dramatic photo op or an ...

Matira Beach is the largest public access beach in Bora Bora and the most popular for good reason. Despite its affection from locals and tourists alike, there's enough room for everyone. Calm water ...

Most of the resort's bungalows are overwater, providing ample privacy, direct access to Bora Bora's famous lagoon, and, in some cases, individual plunge pools. There are three bars and three ...

Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has opened winter 2026-27 bookings with new voyages from Hawaii to French Polynesia and across ...

The first sight of the St. Regis Bora Bora feels almost unreal. The resort stretches across a quiet atoll, sitting on a lagoon that shifts color with every change in depth while facing the sharp ...

Aerial view of the Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa during sunset. As I sat in my plunge pool on a clear Sunday afternoon, I took a moment to listen to the soothing sound of gentle waves lapping against ...

Bora Bora has become synonymous with luxury. Its crystal-clear water and shining lagoons have become associated with exclusivity and relaxation. It’s no wonder that so many people assume Bora Bora is ...

When people dream of Bora Bora, they picture overwater bungalows suspended above impossibly clear, calm water. What often gets overlooked is the island’s food scene. In addition to delicious local ...

Stay at a place where they fix your crown. If that isn’t the hallmark of hospitality, what is? I observed this a few weeks ago in Bora Bora where a guest was balancing too many plates from the dinner ...

Bora Bora can seem a clichéd vision of paradise with its honeymoon hideaways, resort breakfast buffets, tiki cocktails and Polynesian dinner revues. Nicolas Malleville and Francesca Bonato came in ...