Bora Bora - feeding frenzy

One of my favorite parts of traveling is the FOOD! Oh how I love thee.

So, my top pick for good grub is Bloody Mary's. It's definitely the most frequented by Americans while on the island. Picture a thatch roof, white sandy floor and "chairs" made of coconut stumps - it's a one-of-a-kind. They offer (and I recommend ordering) a "catch of the day" everyday execpt Sunday (think monkfish, tuna, swordfish, lobster, etc.). The proudly display it on ice when you enter and it's very fresh and delicious. It comes with salad, rice and vegetables - it's a done deal! I would also highly recommend trying a Bloody Mary - the house specialty. If it's not your thing, go for a margarita. :) Be sure to inquire at your hotel about complimentary dinner transportation, they offer that to several hotels. I must say - it is on the pricier side but definitely worth the experience. I would say dinner for two with drinks is going to run somewhere in the realm of $100-$150. But if you can, definitely stop in and check it out! **PS - some of the packages offered by travel companies include vouchers for Bloody Mary's so if you book a package, be sure to ask what they have available because it could be free!

Since I'm not one to pass up sweets, I would suggest a stop at L'Appetisserie in Vaitape (the village on the island). This great little pastry shop offers cakes, sorbet, ice cream, homemade croissants and quiches. It's delicious and under $10. Additionally, there are fruit stands in the village that are just what you would picture - locals with fresh fruit at a very reasonable price (think pineapple, mango, papaya and melon).



Inquire at your hotel about the shows they may offer. This can be a very fun island experience and they are usually pretty intimate since the resorts are typically somewhat small and not everyone goes to a show every night. They include dinner and sometimes they even give guests a taste of their 15 minutes of fame by bringing them up on stage to participate! :)