Tuesday, September 6, 2011

bora bora





hilton bora bora nui resort and spa

With lush tropical rainforests, immaculate beaches and a dream-like aquamarine lagoon, Bora Bora is probably the most beautiful place on earth. If you’re looking for luxury, this legendary island has it all... exotic spas, five-star dining and you can even stay in your very own romantic over-water bungalow.

Tahiti Hotels and Resorts


Unlike any other properties in the world, the luxury hotels and resorts of Tahiti offer a perfect combination of experience, service, dramatic views, cuisine, ambience, and accommodations. Lodging types range from rooms and suites with ocean views to Tahiti's signature overwater bungalow- complete with glass floors and a private deck with a ladder to the water.
Come experience accommodations beyond the ordinary!

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Transportation

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Travel between Tahiti Islands
Travel to the neighboring islands is short, convenient, and easily arranged. The domestic airlines, Air Tahiti and Air Moorea, are located at Tahiti Faa’a Airport.

Air TahitiAs the major inter-island airline, Air Tahiti serves 40 islands with newer, twin-engine, jet-prop aircraft. Flights to the neighboring islands depart from Tahiti Faa’a Airport with frequent daily service between the most visited islands.

Aremiti, Tahiti-Moorea-TahitiBetween Tahiti and Moorea, Aremiti operates the high-speed Aremiti Catamaran 4 which seats 495 passengers for a 30-minute one-way crossing. For transport of autos and passengers, the Aremiti Ferry crosses in 1 hour. Both have frequent daily schedules from the waterfront in Papeete to Vaiare, Moorea.

Moorea Express, Tahiti-Moorea-Tahiti
Between Tahiti and Vaiare, Moorea, the Moorea Express catamaran seats 306 passengers for frequent 30-minute crossings and the Moorea Ferry seats 300 passengers plus autos for 1 hour crossings.

Other Ferry TransportationOther infrequent inter-island ferries are available but are not recommended as a transportation option for visitors.

Island of Tahiti Transportation

Getting To and Around the Island of Tahiti

Because of its larger size and population, the island of Tahiti has many transportation options.
Upon arrival, transport from Faa'a International Airport to your hotel or cruise ship is quick and should be arranged by your preferred travel professional or by your hotel or cruise ship. Connecting flights to other islands on Air Tahiti and Air Moorea leave from Faa'a Airport. Passenger ferries to Moorea depart from the waterfront in downtown Papeete.
To get around Papeete and the surrounding towns, the public transit system offers two bus services: the Le Truck allows frequent stops and a unique way of meeting the locals while the large white RTC motor coaches offer more conventional seating. Taxi service is also available from your hotel and is best arranged by your hotel's concierge. Once in downtown Papeete, the waterfront, restaurants, and shopping are within walking distance.
Escorted circle-island bus or 4x4 tours are the ideal way to explore the points of interest around Tahiti's coast and within the interior valleys. Car rentals are also available from the airport and your hotels. Other methods of exploring the island include motorboat and yacht charters, outrigger canoe tours of Matavai Bay, and helicopter tours-all of which can be arranged in advance or at the activity desk of your resort or cruise ship.

Bora Bora Transportation

Getting to and around Bora Bora

Bora Bora is within the same island chain as Tahiti and Moorea and is easily reached with regular flights.
Bora Bora is served by Air Tahiti with frequent 45-minute flights from Papeete and Moorea, and 20-minute flights from Huahine and Raiatea. Air Tahiti also has regular flights to the Tuamotu Atolls and a weekly flight to the Marquesas.
The airport, built on a beautiful motu, is accessible only by a short ferry ride to the port village of Vaitape. Resort transport is either by private motorboats from the airport operated by some of the luxury resorts or by shuttle from Vaitape. Also, helicopter transfer is available from Bora Bora airport for reserved guests of Le Taha'a Island Resort and Spa.
Transport to your resort should be arranged in advance by your preferred Travel Company or resort.
Bora Bora has few taxis and operates the public transit systems, Le Truck. In the evenings, some restaurants provide transportation to and from your resort. The roads can be explored through hired excursion or rental car while the lagoon can be navigated by motorboat and outrigger canoe. Helicopters can also be hired for island tours.

Transportation

Travel between Tahiti Islands
Travel to the neighboring islands is short, convenient, and easily arranged. The domestic airlines, Air Tahiti and Air Moorea, are located at Tahiti Faa’a Airport.

Air TahitiAs the major inter-island airline, Air Tahiti serves 40 islands with newer, twin-engine, jet-prop aircraft. Flights to the neighboring islands depart from Tahiti Faa’a Airport with frequent daily service between the most visited islands.

Aremiti, Tahiti-Moorea-TahitiBetween Tahiti and Moorea, Aremiti operates the high-speed Aremiti Catamaran 4 which seats 495 passengers for a 30-minute one-way crossing. For transport of autos and passengers, the Aremiti Ferry crosses in 1 hour. Both have frequent daily schedules from the waterfront in Papeete to Vaiare, Moorea.

Moorea Express, Tahiti-Moorea-Tahiti
Between Tahiti and Vaiare, Moorea, the Moorea Express catamaran seats 306 passengers for frequent 30-minute crossings and the Moorea Ferry seats 300 passengers plus autos for 1 hour crossings.

Other Ferry TransportationOther infrequent inter-island ferries are available but are not recommended as a transportation option for visitors.