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

Bora Bora - French Polynesia

Today's post is all about the island of Bora Bora, situated in the South Pacific northwest of Tahiti in French Polynesia. This island is the perfect getaway for any couple or family, offering the most breathtaking sceneries and atmosphere one can experience...

Bora Bora

Bora Bora is a small South Pacific island northwest of Tahiti in French Polynesia. Surrounded by sand-fringed motus (islets) and a turquoise lagoon protected by a coral reef, it’s known for its scuba diving. It's also a popular luxury resort destination where some guest bungalows are perched over the water on stilts. At the island's center rises 727m Mt. Otemanu, a dormant volcano.

What to do in Bora Bora ?

1. 4x4 Jeep Safari

Enjoy an adventurous ride around the island of Bora Bora on a 4X4 Jeep Safari. Visit 3 villages and 4 lookout points where you`ll get an amazing view over the lagoon.

2. Mount Otemanu

Mount Otemanu is the highest point on Bora Bora. There is the option to hike Mount Pahia, even though nobody has successfully scaled to the top due to the summit being composed of brittle vocanic rock, according to the locals and previous tourists, the mountain can be best viewed from below.

3. Matira Beach

Matira Beacha is often listed as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world,  everybody on the island is welcome on this beach. There is a refreshing, modifying atmosphere that offers safe swimming and convenient snorkeling.

4. Scuba and Snorkeling

The Bora Bora Lagoon is home to hundreds of dazzling tropical fish species, sting rays, manta rays and reef sharks. Bora Bora offers snorkelers of all levels a gratifying lagoon environment to explore. If you are an advanced snorkler, Bora Bora offer's a tour to witness the sharks outside the reef in the royal pacific ocean. You will not be disappointed !

5. Tupitipiti Point

One of the most famous dive sites in Bora Bora is Tupitipti Point. The site is known for its purple coral and steep drop off. Divers can often see sharks, sting rays, groupers, and parrotfish.

I hope you guys have gained a bit of an insight into the amazing island of Bora Bora. Keep updated on my next post for places to stay whilst you're in Venice. Looking forward.

Alana x