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IS BORA BORA WORTH IT? Four Seasons vs. St. Regis Bora Bora Review

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The Lovers Passport
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👁️ 624K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 26:57

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Editorial Summary

The creators provide a detailed comparison between the Four Seasons and the St. Regis Bora Bora to assist travelers in choosing between these luxury destinations. They begin by detailing their experience at the Four Seasons, highlighting the seamless airport transfer, the massive mountain view rooms, and the quiet, exclusive atmosphere that caters to older travelers and families. The review transitions to the St. Regis, noting its more energetic atmosphere favored by honeymooners and younger couples. Key differences identified include the St. Regis providing bicycles for property navigation and a dedicated butler service that the creators found to be exceptionally responsive. While the Four Seasons is praised for its superior pool views, breakfast quality, and peaceful privacy, the St. Regis earns high marks for its dinner options, diverse water activities, and abundant sea life near the bungalows. The creators conclude that the Four Seasons is ideal for those seeking exclusivity and mountain views, whereas the St. Regis is better suited for travelers prioritizing top tier service and a lively environment.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We wanted to show two different hotels so we can help you narrow down which one is going to be the best experience for you

The Four Seasons had a lot more families with young kids it was still a ton of couples but we found that it was a lot more older people

The service at the St Regis was absolutely incredible our Butler Chloe was absolutely fantastic

If you're looking for more exclusivity if you're looking for a much more quiet atmosphere I would choose Four Seasons

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book through AMX points or Marriott Bonvoy points to mitigate costs
Consider Costco Travel for honeymoon packages to save money
Buy alcohol at duty-free before arriving in Tahiti to save money

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Cost of tripUse travel hacks like points or Costco Travel to mitigate expenses
Getting to Bora BoraIt's expensive and hard to get to if not from West Coast of US

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Bora Bora worth it?
QWhich resort is better: Four Seasons or St. Regis Bora Bora?
QWhat are the differences between the Four Seasons and St. Regis in Bora Bora?

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