Beautiful and Tranquil, Bora Bora is absolutely a dream destination. You can relax beach side, pool side, or in your over water bungalow. You can book adventures if you want to stay busy. Bora Bora should be on everyones bucket list.
We booked through Costco which was a great decision because they arranged all of the transportation. From the PNW we took 3 flights and a boat ride just to get there. This was difficult for me to travel so far, but worth the once in a lifetime experience.
The lagoon here is gorgeous, with so many friendly and colorful fish swimming around, you snorkel with them and they come up to you for pictures, all in the safety of the lagoon- no rays or sharks. The turtle sanctuary is a great way to help our friends in the sea, the conservation talk was enriching and we got to feed some of the turtles. If you want to swim with the turtles book way ahead of time!
The food was tasty, but there are only a few options available. Be prepared for sea food and french cuisine, fresh and delicious. The traditional dinner is a must and very tasty. Feeding the fish of the lagoon from the restaurant was a lot of fun. The staff were all so friendly and welcoming, always smiling and waving. Who wouldn't love getting paid to work in paradise?
The bungalows are straight out of the magazines. Glass bottom floor, plenty of fish to view, swimming off of your deck, and we even had a view of Mt. Otemanu. The amenities inside are top notch as well, I enjoyed the soaking tub near slated windows so you can get a peekaboo view of the ocean while relaxing.
I had a massage while here and it was great, from start to finish you are well cared for and come out of it completely at ease, this was especially great after the long flights. My husband went snorkeling and loved swimming beside the Manta Rays!
We had to check out earlier than when our boat left for the main island, so the resort held our bags and they even have a full bathroom with showers for you so that you can hang by the beach or the pool and then shower before your travel home. Again, the service and amenities are amazing.
If you want to do some shopping, visit the Pearl shop, many options and a memento to keep forever. There is also a small shop with some other goodies you can take home.
If you are considering Bora Bora, Le Meridien will not disappoint. A beautiful location, great food, friendly staff, tranquil environment, and lots to do if you want to!