BORA BORA Scams and Tourist traps! MUST WATCH BEFORE YOU GO

[@CheckerTravel]

Watch all videos from Bora Bora with more reviews and tips here: BORA BORA, TAHITI, MOOREA: travel reviews and tips (French Polynesia) kzbin.info/aero/PLsj8WJK8J2se2ruvU2I1a60RFsCJ3xt8r

[@johnh5225]

I'm a digital nomad and could spend about a week in Bora Bora for about $1,000 including accommodation, transport and food. Definitely good advice to stay on the main island with Airbnb. Mine had a Tahitian bicycle for free so I could go everywhere on the island. No need to rent car. And can use "roulottes"/food truck for food, usually less than $10 👍 This will also help local economy and be more authentic versus international resorts 😊

[@CheckerTravel]

we haven’t stayed in airbnbs at Bora-Bora, but definitely you have so many beautiful options. It shouldn’t be advertised only as “super-uber - expensive” destination. But at the same time, we absolutely loved how quiet and not crowded it was. And there are no high-rise hotels or buildings. Have never seen such a clear starry night sky 🌌 in our lives 😍 let’s keep it this way.

[@kenya9549]

The resort looks so clean and peaceful. This video was an eye opener thank you ❤

[@CheckerTravel]

Thanks, Kenya! yes, we wanted to make the final video of Bora Bora series and just sum up what we learned. Hopefully it saves someone’s trip and personal experience ❤️

[@jullieadeleida3197]

How my friend notification and videos are good and good to watch and listen to from a distance and watch with all your heart and share beautiful ones 🤝👏👍🇮🇩🙋🔔

[@CheckerTravel]

Thank you, Jullie ❤️

[@KyleeCottrell0725]

We would def be scammed 😩🤦🏼‍♀️

[@CheckerTravel]

we got into so many tourist traps over the years, but there is always something new 😂

[@ImThePronounPolice]

We are going to the South Pacific in March 2026 on the small high end cruise ship Paul Gauguin . Our cruise is 14 days leaving Tahiti and going to Bora Bora (2 days) Moorea , Huahine, the Marquesas Islands, etc. it's a great way to see the islands. All our food is included and you don't get ripped off. I am paying $22,000 for two people for two weeks. We booked a balcony cabin but you can get a cheaper room on the ship, such as a porthole. The only thing you have to pay extra for would be excursions on the islands or go explore the islands yourself. Its a good deal!

[@mrki731]

It looks like a dump and dated. Also, I hate that the gov lets these scammers thrive. I'm never visiting.

[@_ssjim]

What month was this video taken?

[@CheckerTravel]

around New Year holidays

[@AdamEve-f6e]

rich Europeans visiting a poor country then nagging about paying money, typical!

[@CheckerTravel]

Dear Adam, French Polynesia - is one of the most expensive travel destinations in the World. So is it “a poor country” really? The contrast between ultra-rich resorts bordering on the poor neighborhoods is surprising. There is a difference between reasonable prices and super ridiculous prices especially compared to how much locals pays for the same service / product (meaning such service CAN be provided at a normal reasonable price, but not for tourists). We never liked anyone taking advantage of us simply for being tourists. Would you personally be happy about everyone thinking you are just a stupid tourist / money 💰?