Bora Bora is located in the Society Islands of French Polynesia, and sits around 150 miles northwest of Tahiti.
The main island of the small group sits at the heart of an impressive lagoon that is surrounded by a barrier reef and is a popular tourist destination for people wanting to visit one of the many luxury resorts.
The island is also a popular port of call for the large cruise ships that are sailing around the Pacific, with visitors able to head for the islands via a tender service to see the main sights.
Still relatively unspoiled, the islands of Bora Bora are amongst the most stunning in the South Pacific and are well worth a visit if you want to embrace the wonderful scenery.
One of the best ways to do that is to book onto a tour that circles the main island on the only major road, taking in small villages and old archaeological sites as well as the opportunity to spot some of the old army guns that were left behind by the Americans after World War II – when the island was used as a military supply base.
Of course, you’ll also be able to make the most of the countless photo opportunities of the surrounding lagoon with its stunning blue waters.
Given the beauty of those waters, it will come as little surprise that aquatic activities are popular with those who visit Bora Bora on a cruise, with the chance to try your hand at snorkelling in search of marine life or of taking a trip on a glass bottomed boat where you can see under the surface without needing to get wet.
Back on dry land you could take a trip to the summit of Mount Otemanu to marvel at the stunning views down across the island around you, visit some of the small local shops and markets to browse a variety of handmade goods, with pearl jewellery being a noted speciality.
You could also sample the eclectic mix of flavours that comes from some signature Bora Bora cuisine, with the seafood in particular being well worth a taste.