Tammy's 10 Ten Tips for Traveling to Bora Bora

Posted by Tammy

Recently I got married and we decided that Bora Bora would be the perfect place to go on our honeymoon.  Over water bungalows, beaches, sun and fun!  Wondering where Bora Bora is?  Travel to Los Angeles (from wherever you are), then take another 8 hour plane to Tahiti, then another 45 minute puddle jumper plane to some island, and then another 40 minute boat ride to your resort.  19-24 hours later...you'll be in Bora Bora.

But in all seriousness, you really are in the middle of nowhere.  I know Boara Bora and it's teal blue water, beautiful beaches and did I mention over water bungalows are on a lot of people's "bucket lists" so I wanted to give you my top 10 tips for traveling to Bora Bora.

1. Ambian or some other sleep enhancing medication.  This is for the plane ride from LA to Tahiti.  Almost 9 hour flight turns into what seems like one hour.
2. Buy liquor at the Duty Free shop in the airport before your long trip.  There is no such thing as all-inclusive in Bora Bora so don't be shocked when two drinks will cost you $50 bucks.  This way you can have drinks whenever you want.  Our favorite was sitting out on our balcony of our over water bungalow sipping on our drinks.  Private and less expensive.
3. IF you forget to do Tip #2, then make sure you take a trip to the main island within the first couple of days of your trip for the same reason I mentioned above.  You can also get some Coke, snacks, etc. on the main island.
   
4. Sunscreen!  Listen to your wife and wear sunscreen even if only swimming for a few minutes.  Just ask my husband how days 2-8 went after he didn't put on sunscreen.
5. Double your budget.  Whatever you plan on spending, go ahead and double it.  Things are VERY expensive there.  My genius husband made a good point...we were out in the middle of nowhere.  It has to cost and arm and leg for them to get product delivered to them.  So they will charge you an arm and a leg...and they still need to make a profit. 
6. Enjoy the FREE things.  We sat outside our bungalow at night and we had a sting ray (we named him Charles...get it...Ray....Charles....oh nevermind),  Every night Charles came swimming around our bungalow and it was the coolest thing.  One night we even had a "harmless" shark swim by.
7. Do the touristy thing....you never know who might be there.   We got to spend time with Dustin Pedroia (Boston Red Sox Captain) and his BFF Andre Ethier (Dodgers) and their wives.  We also go to learn how the rich and famous live with their nannies and children with them in Bora Bora.  Every day at breakfast they said hi to us, asked us how our day went and if we had anything planned.  Pretty cool.  Guess I'll watch a little more baseball this next season.
8. Don't stay for too many days.  Did I mention there is no such thing as all-inclusive and you are out in the middle of nowhere?  We stayed one or two days too long.  The food started tasting the same, the newness wore off and we had island fever....and really, REALLY missed our son. 
9. DO NOT, and I repeat, DO NOT forget your Fat Fighters.  I did and both Thomas and I regretted it.  There is a reason that Ploynesian people are not tiny.  Trust me and just pack a bottle...or two and take them to every meal!
10. Take it all in.  This really is as close to paradise as I have ever been.  I've traveled a lot and been all over the world and this by far is better than Paris, Hawaii, Caymen Islands, Jamaica, St. Lucia and any where in Mexico.  The resorts marine biologist told us that our grandkids will probably never get to experience this place because it will be gone and under water by then.  May happen, may not.  But take advantage of this beautiful place while you can!

Note: If it weren't for the amazing success I have had with It Works! and selling this crazy wrap thing, we would not have had the opportunity to experience this amazing place!  Thank you It Works! for helping me dream bigger than I ever thought possible.