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Just the mention of “Tahiti” or “Bora Bora” evokes visions of an idyllic, tropical paradise. Islands filled with stunning beaches, crystal clear lagoon waters, overwater bungalows, and warm and welcoming Tahitian people. Join us for a quick overview of the islands.

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The Islands of Tahiti have taken great steps to enhance their Health and Safety protocols to combat COVID-19 while also maintaining a relaxing and enjoyable environment for incoming guests. The airlines, airports, tour operators, hotels and excursion providers have all committed to these new efforts.

As the world adapts to travel in the modern age, we understand that your departure dates may need to change after your reservations are made. So, Venture Tahiti has introduced a new “Book with Confidence!” policy, which includes one FREE date change. With our new, more flexible booking policy, you can plan your future travel with complete peace of mind.

To better protect the visitors and citizens of French Polynesia, you will be asked to perform a Self Test for COVID-19 on the fourth day after your arrival in Tahiti.

Venture Tahiti is closely monitoring the global Coronavirus situation, specifically as it relates to travel to French Polynesia. In an effort to ease your planning process, our Tahiti Specialists have compiled a comprehensive COVID-19 Travel Guide with real-time information related to traveling to Bora Bora and The Islands of Tahiti during the Coronavirus Pandemic.

After many years of visiting the islands, we are often asked to list our favorite hotels and resorts in Bora Bora and The Islands of Tahiti. These conversations always seem to include the seductive overwater bungalows of Bora Bora. We have decided to share our list of the best Bora Bora hotels featuring overwater bungalows. As a bonus, we've included the specific room category that we believe provides the most value. Every hotel in our list below is open for business and welcoming guests in 2022. If you fall in love with a certain resort below, be sure to click the link for our detailed Hotel & Resort Overview.

It is easy to get overwhelmed by all of the constantly evolving Entry Requirements for Bora Bora and the Islands of Tahiti. Thankfully, the Tahiti Travel Specialists at Venture Tahiti have been working hand-in-hand with Tahiti Tourisme to simplify and organize everything for you. We have combined the all of the new entry requirements published by Tahiti Tourisme, Air Tahiti Nui, the High Commission of French Polynesia, Los Angeles County, and the United States CDC, into a one-page, easy to follow, document named, The Venture Tahiti Pre-Flight Checklist.

Since the early 1990s, Venture Destinations Advisors, Consultants and Specialists have logged over 200 trips to the Islands of Tahiti and the South Pacific. Inside we share a list of items that our team members pack when they travel.

It is always very difficult to officially rank some of these hotels as everyone on our team has their favorites, for different and very personal reasons. However, to avoid a six-way tie, we have done our best, with surprisingly little conflict, to come to a consensus. Please join us as we share our favorite overwater bungalows in the rest of the Islands of Tahiti.

Our Tahiti Specialists have compiled a summary of the entry requirements published for travel to French Polynesia. These protocols were in place prior to the current travel restriction imposed on February 3, 2021 and are accurate as of the date above. We expect these procedures to continue upon Tahiti's expected reopening on May 1, 2021. However, additional guidance by the French Polynesian government specific to the reopening in May is forthcoming. Please check back with us for updated guidance once it is released.

Air Tahiti Nui has adopted the updated Entry Protocols for both French Polynesia and the United States of America. For the convenience of our clients and fellow travelers, Venture Tahiti has provided a detailed overview of the new Entry Requirements for each country. As a passenger on Air Tahiti Nui, you will be required to adhere to these new protocols, which include mandatory COVID-19 tests prior to each flight. We encourage you to read and become familiar with the following summaries, as well as the corresponding source materials.

Inside you will find a downloadable PDF explaining the enhanced health and sanitation measures that St. Regis Bora Bora Resort has adopted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Inside you will find a downloadable PDF explaining the enhanced health and sanitation measures that the Conrad Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa has adopted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Inside you will find a downloadable PDF explaining the enhanced health and sanitation measures that Hotel Kia Ora Resort & Spa has adopted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Inside you will find a downloadable PDF explaining the enhanced health and sanitation measures that InterContinental Resorts French Polynesia has adopted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Inside you will find a downloadable PDF explaining the enhanced health and sanitation measures that Pearl Resorts of Tahiti has adopted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Inside you will find a downloadable PDF explaining the enhanced health and sanitation measures that ACCOR, the parent company of Sofitel Resorts, has adopted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Inside you will find a downloadable PDF explaining the enhanced health and sanitation measures that The Brando has adopted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Air Tahiti Nui has taken very targeted measures to limit the risk to passengers in the age of COVID-19. In addition to the testing requirements prior to boarding, this short video gives a quick synopsis of the other measures that have been implemented for your safety.