Bora Bora Island

Okay, so maybe it was one too many Strawberry Daiquiris on the beach at sunset… or maybe just way too many
Cheeseburgers in Paradise.  No excuses, Professor beach got FAT! 225 lbs FAT.  After years of exploring and enjoying beaches around the world it just wasn't fun anymore. No more fun because when I got to the beach I was ashamed to take off my shirt. Ever feel that way?

My last beach exploring trip to Florida really did it. I just sat in a beach chair under an umbrella. Didn't even want to swim or walk on the beach because I was just too uncomfortable in my skin. Just too much of me “in my skin”. Fast forward two months and I'm down to 205 lbs and on my way to a fit and healthy lifestyle. Join me on my pursuit of health and once again walking the beach with my shirt off.   Watch my progress and see how I did it here.

CLICK HERE TO SEE HOW I DID IT!YOU CAN DO IT TOO!

Professor Beach in Aruba 2010 – YIKES no wonder I wouldn't take my shirt off!

Professor Beach in Hong Kong 2011 and a little lighter on my feet!

Bora Bora’s nickname is “the Romantic Island,” because it has several secluded beaches, intimate hotels and a quiet atmosphere that visitors love. If you want to relax, this is the place to be!

Bora Bora is an island in the Leeward group of the Society Islands of French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France in the Pacific Ocean.  The island, is located northwest of Papeete, and is surrounded by a lagoon and a barrier reef.   In the center of the island are the remnants of an extinct volcano rising to two peaks, Mount Pahia and Mount Otemanu, the highest point at 727 metres (2,385 ft).    The original name of the island in the Tahitian language might be better rendered as Pora Pora, meaning “First Born”; an early transcription found in 18th- and 19th century accounts, is Bolabolla or Bollabolla.

The major settlement, Vaitape is on the western side of the island, opposite the main channel into the lagoon. The products of the island are mostly limited to what can be obtained from the sea and coconut trees, which were historically of economic importance for copra.   Note:  Above Information Courtesy from  Wikipedia.

General Information

Located in Papeete on the island of Tahiti, Faa’a International Airport is the only international airport to serve French Polynesia. Direct flights are available from Los Angeles, New York, Paris, Honolulu, Santiago, Tokyo, Osaka and Auckland. Airlines serving the airport include Air Tahiti Nui, Air France, Air New Zealand, Hawaiian Airlines, Lan Chile and Air Caledonia. Air Tahiti offers domestic inter-island flights.

Marine Life

Of course, any time spent in Polynesia will reveal to the animal lover the true source of wildlife fascination here: the exquisite marine life.

There are nearly 500 species of fish within the Tahitian island waters, along with other amazing creatures such as sea turtles, dozens of sharks species, and the ever so popular dolphin (the “flipper” kind), porpoises, and the hugely popular humpback whale topping the list of marine mammals. Interestingly, there are NO pinepeds.

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If you’re a fan of The Bachelorette, click here for a recap from Katie Kramer.

Katie writes:  “Ali and the three remaining guys head to Tahiti for their overnight dates.”

Katie writes:  “The three travel to Bora Bora next where Ali will decide who she wants to be with. Who do you think she’ll choose?”

According to the Travel Channel, Matira Beach is the Best Beach on Bora Bora.

Click here for more info about Bora Bora from the Travel Channel

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