The best season
The best time to travel to these areas is during the dry season, which is from May to October. From November to April, on the other hand, during the rainy period, humidity can reach very high levels.
What to wear
We traveled in August. We recommend wearing cotton sweaters during the evening as the islands are rather windy.
Transportation
While on an island, by bike. In Huahine, they were made available by our hotel, but we rented them in Bora Bora. Distances are not so big, so a little bit of exercise will not hurt.
Where to stay
As you will have seen in the article “Backpacking in Polynesia”, the solutions offered will satisfy all budgets. Regarding the Bora Bora resorts, the only thing to know is that most of them are not located on the island but on a strip of sand in front of it so, if you want to go for a walk to do anything mainland, you have to rely on hotel boat shuttles.
Miscellaneous
From Bora Bora, there is the possibility to visit the close Maupiti with its ferry express that shuttles back and forth the islands within the same day. Find out about the days of the week it is available and the timetable on the official website (http://www.maupitiexpress.com/).
In Bora Bora there is also a well-stocked supermarket in case you feel like buying something for your breakfasts, aperitifs and snacks.
