I Found My Smile!
How pretty is the bathroom? Even the view from the bathroom is nice.
I was grumpy. And exhausted. I had just finished my master’s degree while working full time, and was in desperate need of some relaxation. My well-traveled friend Frank told me there was only one destination to consider: Club Med Bora Bora. So I packed my bags and hopped a plane to French Polynesia.
The view from the air really looks, well, fake. The islands have white sandy beaches and water that is ten shades of turquoise. Bora Bora is surrounded by a motu; an uninhabited ring of land that creates a huge lagoon around the island. The result is calm seas teeming with life and crystal clear water. I couldn’t wait to land.
The bungalows stretch across a long beach and provide everyone with an unencumbered view of the water. But even better is that there’s a boat that runs throughout the day to take you over to the motu, where there’s another beach and great snorkeling. This results in all of the beach area being almost deserted. There is never a fight over the last beach chair or kids running by and kicking sand in your face. It’s truly the ultimate in relaxation.
I spent one afternoon visiting “downtown”. There are only a handful of shops. There is no hustle, no bustle, just peace and quiet. There are some great trips offered, including swimming with sharks and petting stingrays. But the best trip I had wasn’t in the catalog. While having a BBQ lunch on the motu, the sailing GO asked my new friends from the resort and me if we wanted to take a sunset cruise. Um, duh. So six of us jumped on two Hobie cats and took off around the island. We stopped at a good sunset viewing spot, headed near shore and tied together. Next thing I know a speedboat comes over; it’s another GO with cocktails. It was a moment I’ll never forget, watching the sun set over Bora Bora.
Bora Bora has all of the great things you expect from Club Med, with a location that’s really out of a postcard. For the ultimate beach getaway without crowds, you cannot beat Bora Bora!
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4 Comments
lorna says great Posted March 5, 2009, 1:12 am
Teka Martin says Fantastic! I can actually visualize the details ....to be honest, if I could book a trip right now, I would. I need a vacation!!! This sounds amazing and the pictures are a-m-a-z-i-n-g! =) Posted March 5, 2009, 1:29 am
Frank says There is no more beautiful place on earth. Sharon's story captures Bora Bora perfectly and I can't wait to return. Frank Posted March 5, 2009, 4:54 pm
Tom says I like to travel alone, Is Bora Bora a place for Singles ? I have been to Morea and was always told Bora Bora was for Couples Only. Posted March 29, 2009, 9:26 pm