Bora Bora & Venice - Where To Eat ?

Now that we've got activities and hotels sorted, the only thing missing is the best places to eat. Ive decided to combine Bora Bora and Venice in the same post to finish it neatly and conveniently. The restaurants Ive chosen to list are well known and have excellent reputations for exceeding everyone's palette. 

Top 3 Restaurants in Venice

1. Osteria Boccadoro 

CUISINE: VENETIAN SEAFOOD AND PASTA

A typical Venetian restaurant, located away from the busy Venetian square, the Osteria offers traditional Venetian dishes using only fresh fish, homemade pasta, vegetables and local ingredients, giving diners the chance to savor the authentic and natural flavors, whilst soaking up the relaxing, quiet atmosphere.

2.Locanda Cipriani

CUISINE: ITALIAN

 Located on historic Torcello island, Locanda Cirpriani is just 30 minutes from the center of Venice.

3.Antiche Carampane

CUISINE: VENETIAN

One of the city’s oldest trattorias, located near the Rialto Bridge, Antiche Carampane serves an authentic menu with traditional cooking, fresh wild fish, handmade sweets and biscuits.

Top 3 Restaurants in Bora Bora

1.Lagoon Restaurant at the St. Regis Hotel

The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort's exclusive signature restaurant LAGOON by Jean Georges offers guests an exceptional French and Asian-infused menu. Recently LAGOON won the 2014 Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator. There is a full service bar that opens at 5:30 pm.

2.La Villa Mahana

The La Villa Mahana offers guests a gourmet dinner with wine pairing, in a intimiate and romantic atmosphere, looking beyond the deep, blue royal lagoon of Bora Bora. However, the restaurant only seats six couples per night so be sure to book in advanced. The restaurant offers a five-course Menu.

3.The Arii Moana at Four Seasons

Overlooking the tranquil, translucent waters of the lagoon and featuring views of distant Mount Otemanu, Arii Moana is a romantic and elegant setting for dinner and dessert.

Hope you enjoyed reading this post, keep updated with our blog for more posts by our amazing team!

Alana x

Bora Bora - Where to stay?

We've covered places to stay in Venice, now its time for Bora Bora. This island has many places to stay and you are guaranteed to have your expectations met in all of them, however there are a few places that I am going to post about today that will go above and beyond everything you've ever dreamed of.

Bora Bora - Where to stay?

1.  Four Seasons Resort 

Wrapped by majestic views, The luxurious Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora is renowned for its picturesque views,  surrounded by sand and an outer coral reef whilst being enclose in a turquoise lagoon. 

To Book Visit:

http://www.fourseasons.com/borabora/

2.The St. Regis Resort

Offering the most exclusive island accommodations in the region, this sprawling 44-acre resort matches blissful Polynesian paradise with flawless signature service. 

To Book Visit:

http://www.stregisborabora.com/

3.Hilton Nu Resort & Spa

The Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa. Offers extremely high class 122 suites and villas situated over the water, on the hill or in the garden. Visitors have the option to have a private balcony or terrace to admire the stunningly beautiful views of the lagoon. Suites offer a full Italian marble bathroom, and is offered satellite television and WIFI connection in each room.

To Book Visit

http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/french-polynesia/hilton-bora-bora-nui-resort-and-spa-PPTBNHI/about/index.html

4.InterContinental Resort and Thalasso Spa

The Intercontinental Resort and Thalasso Spa is perfectly positioned, between the ‘two hearts’ of Motu Piti Aau, a coral island on the barrier reef. The award winning Thalasso spa can be said to be the highlight of this French Polynesian paradise, however there are countless other activities to enjoy, including diving, canoeing or kayaking in crystal clear waters or working out in our glass-walled fitness centre.

To Book Visit

http://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/gb/en/bora-bora/bobhb/hoteldetail

5.Le Meridien 

The Le Méridien has an interesting fusion of contemporary and european, whilst offering an exceptionally refined, classic, luxurious place of comfort to enjoy your vacation and having your needs and expectations catered for above and beyond.

To Book Visit:

http://www.starwoodhotels.com/lemeridien/index.html?language=en_US

Keep updated for my next posts which will be talking about best restaurants in Bora Bora and venice !

Alana x

Venice - Italy

Hello to all my travel lovers out there, today I will be talking about one of the most romantic, beautiful and unforgettable cities in the world...

Venice, Italy

Venice, capital of northern Italy’s Veneto region, is built on more than 100 small islands in a marshy lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. Its stone palaces seemingly rise out of the water. There are no cars or roadways, just canals and boats...

Venice is known to be one of the most romantic cities in the world, I mean how could it not be ? From the food, the architecture, atmosphere, the people, it all provides the perfect trip for any couple. Venice has been the chosen location for many couples, including celebrities for their wedding location and/or honeymoon. The purpose of this post is to provide a few idea's of what you could do in Venice with that special person to experience Venice and all it has to offer..

Top five activities to do/places to visit whilst in Venice

1. Couple Gandola

Grandola

No trip to Venice would be complete without a boat ride through the city’s scenic waterways in an renowned gondola. 

Visit the Gondola Board; 041 528 5075 or www.gondolavenezia.it for recommended itineraries.

Prices below are for the hire of the gondola, for six passengers or less. Having your own personal crooner will push the fare up.

8am-7pm €80 for 30 mins. 7pm-8am €100 for 35 mins.

2. Take a Vaporetto for a Grand Canal Tour

Grand Canal - Venice

Of course the best way to take in all the beautiful sceneries Venice has to offer is on foot, however the Grand Canal only has a few bridge crossings and taking a ride on Venice’s water bus (vaporetto) is an exciting and convenient transport method !

For information on booking a vaporetto visit: 

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/europe/activities/sightseeing-tours/skip-line-venice-one-day-including-boat-tour

3. Visit St. Marks square

St. Marks Square - Venice

Piazza San Marco, or Saint Mark's Square, is the largest and most important square in Venice. For a very long time Piazza San Marco has long been a highly important meeting place for the citizens of Venice. If you are looking to best out of St.Mark's square, and make it extra special for you and your special partner, head over there at night. You will be in awe.

4. Tour the Doge's Palace

Doge's Palace

Next door to St. Mark’s Basilica (another main attraction of Venice), is the Doge’s Palace. It is arguably the second most important “attraction” in Venice after the basilica. A masterpiece of Gothic architecture.

5. Profess Eternal love at the Sotoportego dei Preti 

Sotoportego dei Preti

Sotoportego dei Preti, a small passageway between two houses where a "magical heart" is carved just above the low arched entryway. If you are in a relationship, touch the heart together and your love will be eternal. If you are single touch the heart alone and you will find love within one year. So the legend says. 

I hope you enjoyed this post and I look forward to talking about my next place of interest - Bora Bora in French Polynesia. 

Alana x