Bora Bora
Island
French Polynesia
Highlights
Turquoise lagoon, overwater bungalows, world-class snorkeling
French Polynesia Get directions
Turquoise lagoon, overwater bungalows, world-class snorkeling
French Polynesia Get directions
"An ultra-private estate spread over more than seven acres that accommodates just 10 guests across five suites, featuring a private beach and an emphasis on highly personalized, intimate stays ideal for couples seeking seclusion and exclusivity." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A volcanic island famed since the mid-20th century for iconic overwater-bungalow resorts and a dramatic lagoon formed by surrounding coral reefs and sandbars, offering exceptionally clear, warm turquoise waters ideal for snorkeling and relaxation." - Hannah Walhout Hannah Walhout Hannah Walhout is a senior editor at Travel + Leisure, where she edits the Discoveries section of the print magazine and develops longer stories focusing on food, wine, and spirits. She has previously worked at Food & Wine and in the writing program at NYU Abu Dhabi. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Even when it was pouring rain during my stay at the Conrad Bora Bora Nui, I kept a popular diver ethos in mind: "it doesn’t matter if it’s raining because underwater, everything is wet." The best sight on that rainy dive was a school of a dozen spotted eagle rays soaring above me like a flock of birds." - Erik Trinidad
"Celebrated as an exceptionally beautiful, almost otherworldly island, visitors highlight warm, fragrant air and breathtaking turquoise hues; the island balances lush, romantic resort development with a conscious avoidance of heavy commercialism, creating a scenic, intimate atmosphere prized by travelers seeking dramatic natural beauty." - Devorah Lev-Tov Devorah Lev-Tov Devorah Lev-Tov has been a travel, food, and drinks journalist for more than a decade, with bylines in publications like The New York Times, Vogue, and Bon Appétit, in addition to Travel + Leisure. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"The South Pacific island of Bora Bora is a tropical paradise known for its white-sand beaches, overwater bungalows, and turquoise waters. It is surrounded by coral reefs brimming with marine life and has an extinct volcano at its center, providing epic scenery." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
