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Family trip to Bora Bora with children. Ideas on where to go with your child

Bora Bora (Pearl Beach Resort & Spa) Every tourist traveling with children will be impressed by Bora-Bora. The island is famous all over the world for its picturesque landscapes and fabulous underwater world, so it is very popular with divers. Hiking trips to rainforests are popular too. Here, you can see the inhabitants of the island and admire unusual tropical plants attracting travelers with their fragrance and beauty.
Your active city break in Bora Bora. Attractions, recreation and entertainment - best places to spend your day and night here
The elite resort is ready to offer its guests all the conditions for interesting and diverse recreation. You can take quite unusual sightseeing tours here. There are wonderful beaches and … Open
One of the first places you should certainly visit with small tourists is luxurious Bora Bora Lagoonarium. This is a unique place where you can see different species of sea turtles, barracudas, sharks, stingrays with a tube and a mask (there is a special route for this). The bravest tourists can feed fish under the guidance of the instructor. It should be noted that species that are not dangerous to humans dwell here. The island attracts not only with an opportunity to acquaint with the fauna, but also with its fascinating landscapes, clean sand, and azure water. If taking into account a peaceful atmosphere, it can be said that this is a real paradise on Earth.
Art du Pacific is one of the most interesting museums on the island where you can learn about the natives’ way of living. You can see the paintings of local artists in Vitali Bora Peintre that presents the excellent collection of pieces of art. Those who travel with children should visit Deep Ocean Spa or Holistic Spa Treatments and relax in a peaceful atmosphere. One of the most picturesque tops on the island is Mount Temanu, the heart of Bora Bora. You can see the mountain from anywhere on the island and even from nearby islands. Its top has a breathtaking view of picturesque lagoons. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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1. It should be noted that the prices in local hotels, entertainment venues, restaurants, and stores are quite high. Those who want to save some money and aren’t going to waste it are … Open
The most popular beach on Bora Bora is the Matira Beach located in the southern part of the island. You can spend the whole day and forget about time here, as this place has a really relaxing atmosphere. This beach is “wild” and perfectly suitable for swimming, sunbathing and, of course, diving. Experienced divers can feed stingrays here. It should be noted that stingrays have got used to people and are almost tame. As the beach is quite long, everyone will ding its space here. The pictures at the beach are incredibly beautiful.
Bora Bora (Pearl Beach Resort & Spa) Families can vacation in Leopard Rays Trench. Here, you will not believe that such places really exist on Earth. The grass here is incredibly green, the sand is as white as snow, and the water impresses with its color. Like other beaches and lagoons on Bora Bora, it is inhabited by stingrays too. It should be noted that all the tourists (adults and children) stop being afraid of them (if they had had such a phobia) after visiting the island. You can hold stingrays in your arms and on your chest. They are so tame that you can hug and even kiss them and treat them like pets. Small travelers do this with pleasure.
Top hotels in Bora Bora for business trip or short vacation
Many travelers associate Bora Bora with luxurious beach resorts. Here, tourists have a wide choice of top-rated fashionable hotels. The luxury Hilton hotel is very popular with high-level … Open
You should also drop in the Bora Bora Turtle Centre where you can obviously see sweet turtles. Remarkably, they are caught unintentionally. This is home to injured animals where the owners nurse them. The most beautiful coral reef on Bora-Bora is the White Valley attracting with its fabulous geyser. Besides, you can see a lot of gray sharks and barracudas here. Like in other parts of the island, it is very interesting to dive here. The other place you should visit is the top of Mount Pahia. The mountain is associated with many legends. You should certainly ask the guide for telling stories about this place.
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Things to visit with your kids in French Polynesia

All kids need to run and frolic, and physical activity is better when combined with the discovery of new facets of the Polynesian culture, as well as the study of new places. To do this, you can go to the commune of Tapuppuatea on the island of Raiatea. In this commune is located “Marae” – the so-called Polynesian shrines. Marae bears the name of the commune and is on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This place was found in the early 30s of the last century. Religious ceremonies took place here, in pre-colonial times. As the children play among the stones, adults can breathe the air of history near this once-important shrine for locals, which is about a thousand years old. … Open

Famous sights of Bora Bora

Holy Place of Taputapuatea

From the series “The Most Interesting UNESCO Sites in France”
Check on the map:   Distance from Bora Bora center - 54.9 km.
Researchers have discovered an interesting archaeological area recently. The sacred monument was restored in 1994. The place is located in the bay of Opoa. The locals have many beautiful legends associated with this place. According to one of them, it was in this bay that the god of war Opo was born. He was considered the dominant deity among the Polynesians. The sacred place was founded in the bay specifically to offer sacrifices to the deity. … Read further

Interesting places to visit with children around Bora Bora

Moorea
Among Indian cities, Bombay is arguably the most shopping-friendly one, as it’s littered with various markets and shops full of exotic goods. Zaveri bazaar should definitely spark interest among wealthier tourists. The best jewelers of the city sell their products ... Open »
Vaiare
Fans of natural attractions should definitely see the beautiful Afareaitu Waterfalls. Children will definitely like to walk around the mysterious jungle, where one can see exotic plants and flowers at every step. If such a walk seems too tiring, then you can go to the ... Open »
Tahiti Island
If you want to explore the nature of Tahiti you can go for a Mountain Safari, this kind of entertainment is totally suitable for children. You will have a chance to see the primary nature, waterfalls and small mountain rivers. If you prefer a calm vacation, together ... Open »
Manihi
If your kids want to pretend to be Robinson Crusoe, go to any other uninhabited adjacent island. You can easily and cheap rent a boat and, first and foremost, children will remember this journey and a night on a secluded island under a tropical starry ski for their ... Open »
Aitutaki Island
If your kid is already eight years old, then you can try diving together. English-speaking children have an opportunity to take specialized lessons in any local diving school (as all the lessons are in English). By the end of the courses, kids get a children divers' ... Open »
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