WHICH IS BETTER? Bora Bora vs. Maldives // BEST BEACH VACATION

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

Watch all our Maldives videos! bit.ly/3uPMyEJ Watch our French Polynesia videos! bit.ly/3VVITRk

[@Patibens]

My favorites when it comes to islands I've visited are; 1 Seychelles, 2 French Polynesia, 3 Maldives, 4, Fiji, 5 Hawaii. Cooke Islands and the Bahamas are still on my bucket list.

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

Very nice! Cook Islands look amazing. That is on our list too

[@kaprisletan]

Yes.Seychelles Al the way!!!

[@misteeruiz6902]

Screenshoting this! We been to Maldives 🇲🇻. It was amazing! And we are going to Bora Bora in Jan 2023.

[@misteeruiz6902]

Seychelles 🇸🇨 huh…. Researching

[@PabloTheThinker]

@@misteeruiz6902How was it?

[@brothersman524]

Having been to Maldives 5 times, I loved every minute of it - it was easier for me to get to the Maldives from the UK. French Polynesia is a long way from the UK but Bora Bora is on my bucket list although I know it is very expensive which will leave me Poorer Poorer LOL. I have been to Maldives in the dry season (Feb-Mar). Because I am a Muslim of Pakistani heritage but born and bred in the UK, Maldives was much better for me on a cultural level and food-wise too.

[@rachelandmilan]

Daily Videos being released as we spend a week in the overwater bungalows 🇲🇻❤️

[@deanna5612]

I wanted to go to Bora Bora however I'm traveling solo and I found that the Maldives is more solo friendly.

[@burningmanmike]

Rarotonga & Aitutaki should be on your bucket list too. Thank you for your videos!

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

They're at the TOP! (For Kelly anyway 😂)

[@f900ex5]

For people in the US, Bora is far easier to get to and less travel time, IMO at the higher resorts I found it cheaper than higher end resorts at the Maldives. Bora bora is less crowded but that might have been when I was there, Male airport is very busy with a lot more international flights. IF your spending $10K-$20K+ on either a honeymoon or can't decide on which one to go to, I'd recommend the Maldives, that would be my pick, but just know after 3-4 days from activities and exploring whatever island your on in the Maldives, you might feel a lit bit of ground hog day. It can be a challenge getting transfers to other islands and generally once you picked a resort you will be there for the entire trip. Bora bora does offer more flexibility but I didn't find Bora Bora island that interesting, there is a small town that you can walk around but generally most shops are selling pearls lol Also and while I hate to say this since the service and workers is the best it gets, St Regis is dated, for the money they need to invest money around the pool/bar area and that's where most people tend to spend most of their time, Conrad is a lot more modern/newer. As mentioned in the video Maldives offers a wide arrange of budgets and many resorts to choose from, but my only advice is go to a resort from Male as far as you can since some of the resorts around Male are not what you would expect of the Maldives. That's just my 2cents and some good tips in this video.

[@rachelandmilan]

Daily Videos being released as we spend a week in the overwater bungalows 🇲🇻❤️

[@poodleseigien]

I went to the Maldives last year. It was amazing! I thought it has the most beautiful ocean in the world! I’m going to Bora Bora in October this year. Looking forward to compare them! For me it is much more convenient to go to the Maldives since I’m from Thailand. I visit my family often and the Maldives is only 4 hour direct flight from Thailand.

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

Awesome! It makes sense you would visit the Maldives more with it that close! Hope you have a great time in Bora Bora

[@poodleseigien]

Just an update! I went to Bora Bora last October. I love it a lot. These two places are amazing. You can’t go wrong with either of them.

[@congoboy9626]

@@poodleseigien which one did you love the most?

[@murukantn516]

To day you had gone to bora bora which is best Maldives or bora bora

[@poodleseigien]

Both places are amazing! From the U.S. Bora Bora is closer. However, if you plan to go to the Maldives, adding a stop somewhere in Asia is a good idea. I went back to the Maldives again in April and just got back from my 2nd time in Bora Bora. Here is my personal opinion. The Maldives - Excellent service, good food and good reefs Bora Bora - Gorgeous , strong culture, and not as hot as in the Maldives

[@TravelRoutings]

The two are awesome destinations for holidays, i would like to visit either of them

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

We were really happy that we were able to go to both. Bucketlisters for sure

[@raquelthibodeaux4361]

I have being to both and you are right on e everything. Loved both.

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

We loved both too! Each in are incredible in their own ways

[@andrejturner]

Bora bora was amazing . I was there for 7 days. Cried when I left 😂 I heard Maldives has a lot of hidden fees in comparison. My friend and I were planning Dubai/maldives. Honestly I’ve noticed honeymoon or not . They cater to those packages free excursions or stuff at half the cost .

[@claireknightly]

Thanks for this! Next year is mine and my husband's 20th wedding anniversary, and both of these places are on our potential list for a big trip to celebrate. We've watched all your Bora Bora and Maldives videos as research. Any chance you have a trip to Fiji planned soon so we could compare that, too? LOL!

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

I'm dying to go there! Can we convince Kevin??

[@ExpatNatt]

The video I didn’t know I needed but definitely did 😂 Thanks for sharing! ❤️

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

Awesome! Thanks Natt!

[@musicgal9830]

Bora bora because it not only has one of the worlds clearest waters, but also a very unique polynesian culture that you will not find anywhere else (even in other polynesian islands). Of course it should be more expensive because it is a remote island in the middle of nowhere.

[@AngelDelight69]

And also because being gay is legal there

[@standartenfuhrerhanslanda343]

I love you guys. Thanks you for the tips. You were very helpful. My wife and I are going to Maldives in June.

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

Our pleasure! And thank you! Hope you have a great trip!

[@bmackell]

Ia Orana Kevin & Kelly, thanks for making this video. In 2019 my wife and stayed at the Four Seasons in Bora Bora for our 10th Anniversary. We were there for a week then left for 5 days in Morea and we stayed at the Hilton. Needless to say the Hilton under any other circumstances would have been great; but we went to the Four Season first and were spoiled. My wife wants to go to the Maldives and that is just not a bucket list for me. I am planning a return trip to Bora Bora in 2024 for our 15th Anniversary and plan to stay again at the Four Seasons AND a few days at the St. Regis just because she wanted to see that resort as well. I told her that Bora Bora is my choice for all that you two mentioned and you really lost me with 40+ hours of travel to the Maldives. I thought the flight from Baltimore to LA then LA to Tahiti was long, I think I would rather do that flight again. :-) I just subscribed to your channel and plan to look at a few more of your videos. Maururu

[@misteeruiz6902]

Great video! Going to check out your other videos. We been to Maldives 🇲🇻! It was amazing! Going to Bora Bora soon. Thanks for sharing your videos.

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

Our Pleasure! Let us know if you have any questions planning your trip!

[@cdez8486]

I went to bora in April and planning to return this April. Many people say its boring and overrated definitely not the case. It can be pricey but it has to be its literally in the middle of no where.

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

Kind of justifies the high food prices, when you realize that everything has to be flown in....

[@sasatt22]

One BIG vote for Bora bora! 😊

[@user-dp8df9jn2tw]

Do you have any video reviews or suggestions for solo travelers? Congratulations on your wedding BTW!

[@AnaPaula-ig5uf]

First time watching your videos. Very informative. Thanks for sharing

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

Thanks for watching!

[@bryarrobinson2653]

This was great stuff to know! We plan to do both in the near future! Would you mind sharing a rough price breakdown for each?

[@POODYWORLD]

I’m going to both 🙃 thank you

[@Paula-ir9el]

Thanks, that travel time from US was a deal breaker for me.

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

We didn't take the most direct route. It can be done in a lot less time, and either way it's definitely worth it

[@gtrr3246]

Just finished a 3 nights at the Conrad Maldives and currently at the W Maldives for our last 2 nights. I can say that if you are going for a honey or anniversary AND want the full experience from start to finish, meaning fly business/first class from US to the Maldives then I would say Maldives as there are more options. I agreed it’s on the more expensive side compared with bora bora, but you truly feel like it’s paradise in the Maldives. It’s probably because you’re in an island surrounded with 🏝 compare with the mountain in bora bora. The view of island chains from your seaplane flight to your destination is unreal. To me bora bora feels more like Hawaii with better reef and beaches.

[@lenadao5148]

Did you booked the seaplane through your hotel?

[@gtrr3246]

@@lenadao5148 yes. Once you have reservation with the hotel, they will send you the available transportation options but everything is coordinated thru them

[@lenadao5148]

@@gtrr3246 thank you so much for responding 🙏🏻

[@zohryakanowah3324]

Bora bora = heaven

[@GODISMYSTERIOUS]

Bora Bora could be too crowded for me. It will be better to travel on a yacht and visit Bora Bora for 2 days, then move on to the neighboring islands. Maldives is definitely my favorite place. I can imagine the resort is much more relaxing than Bora Bora where bars and restaurants are cluttered along the lagoon. If you are in your own Maldives resort, you won’t mess up with other people from other resorts. Everything is exclusive on your own resort in Maldives.

[@Bubsy_Mods]

Hopefully I'II get that winning lottery ticket one of these days and get to go to one of these exotic places.

[@demym7195]

Thank you your awesome video. What currency is used in Tahiti? Thank you

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

CFP franc, but we rarely needed cash and used Credit Cards everywhere

[@jaxpon2010]

If I love those two places I highly recommended Culebra,Puerto Rico. 2hr 1/2 flight from USA east coast and it's part of USA....look for Flamenco beach 😍

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

We might be in Puerto Rico later this year!

[@andrejturner]

Bora bora was amazing . I was there for 7 days. Cried when I left 😂 I heard Maldives has a lot of hidden fees in comparison. My friend and I were planning Dubai/maldives

[@csmit4674]

Maldives is much nicer. You guys just love to explore more. You go on holiday to chill and relax not run through the entry country. Same with your Seychelles video it is more of an explore country.

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

They both have their perks for sure. Maldives was all about the resort, and I guess Bora Bora was too, we like a mix of both adventure /exploration and relaxing/resort time

[@VacationAdventurer]

Finally! I am so glad you shared your input 🥰

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

Yes! Thank you!

[@shokeya]

Bora Bora is nr1 on my bucket list too. Too bad, I probably will never visit it.

[@juliechandler8695]

NEVER SAY NEVER!!! Where the is a will, there is a way.

[@alexus267]

What are you doing on a Swiss train on the way to Maldives?:)

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

Watch our Maldives vlogs to find out!

[@kvietimas]

Maldives is the top destination with incredible hospitality, beaches, and accommodations. I had the best two weeks in my life there. Bora Bora was quite disappointing to me. I think it is quite overrated and overpriced. People were not as friendly, and the resort had no shrimp our entire stay. As for me, there is no comparison between those two destinations.

[@J8oanna]

What was the total you spent in each location? What do you do for a living to afford luxury travels like this? Or are you both influencers getting it for free?

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

Hi, please see our Maldives budget breakdown video for the total we spent there. We didn't do one for Bora Bora since it was several years ago. We use a combination of sponsored stays/trips, credit card points, and benefits from my job as a flight attendant. We never pay full price for anything

[@J8oanna]

@@TheAwkwardTourists that's a great combo! Way to go 🙌🙌🙌

[@Tae96]

I'd love to go to the Maldives 💙

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

It is really beautiful

[@misteeruiz6902]

Highly recommend it.

[@BoStark]

So, what's left on the bucket list?

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

Oh man......haha. It changes a lot but Peru, American Samoa, and Faroe Islands are on the top right now

[@samanthamartinez8801]

Love the map at the beginning 😊

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

Thanks 😁

[@dean-ka0trl980]

Thank You for this video I always appreciate your tips. Both are beautiful. Leave it to me but one thing I thought of with Maldives is there's no place to get away from a Tsunami where Bora Bora has mountains to escape. Keep up the great videos, Love You Guys.

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

That is true, In a Tsunami situation, the Maldives would be in trouble

[@Chadodoy]

Great video!! Which resort did you stay at during your honeymoon / first visit to Bora Bora? I'm looking to see book one next year :D

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

During our trip to French Polynesia we split our time at the Hilton Mo'orea, and the Conrad Bora bora. If you can, I would really recommend checking out both islands, they are really different and equally amazing

[@rayunmahbub]

You guys are so lucky to have experienced such amazing places :")

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

Yes, we really are. We picked jobs that allowed us to travel a lot, and got really good with credit card points....haha

[@cc9288]

@@TheAwkwardTourists Could you please elaborate on the credit card points? I just pay and never think about these stuffs lol. Seychelles, Bora Bora and Maldives are on my bucket list. I haven't checked for Maldives nor Seychelles yet but most of Bora bora's luxury resorts like four seasons, st Regis, pearl and intercontinental are family friendly meaning they have babysitting, free cribs for infants, kids activities and in room childcare which is such a bonus for my family since we have a young child.

[@timwilliam9855]

You should both consider Rarotonga

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

Have you been there before? We have never thought about visiting there.

[@musicgal9830]

@@TheAwkwardTourists Tahiti, Hawaii and Fiji are always the pacific islands that tourists love to visit. However, the cook islands by far exceeds any other island and is known to have one of the worlds best lagoons.

[@KoratNewsTH]

I vote Bora Bora becauyse of its paradise-like nature

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

The mountains in Bora Bora are really cool

[@dronedrifter2525]

Moorea over Bora Bora and French Polynesia over Maldives all day long.

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

Nice.... Mo'orea is really, really cool. We weren't originally planning on going there, but we ended up staying for 5 nights and we are SOOO glad we did

[@ibrahimk6584]

I wanna go in feb with mt wife tell me the best package please

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

Gotta look for those deals!

[@ibrahimk6584]

@@TheAwkwardTourists ok il will stick around watching your videos gonna take tips from you b4 booking 😎

[@cutiepie13216]

Very informative

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

Thanks!

[@VillageNature285]

Amazing tour 😍

[@nicholashinkham2693]

ARE YOU KIDDING ME . BORA BORA ALL THE WAY 24/7 /365. LAX to PAPEETE TO BORA BORA AND OF COURSE THE FOUR SEASONS BORA BORA AND THE ST.REGIS BORA BORA. LOVE THE FRENCH, LOVE THE PEOPLE IN TAHITI, THE SUNSETS WERE BREATHTAKING. BIKE RIDES, ATV'S, LOCAL SHOPPING, HELICOPTER RIDES. BORA BORAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@misteeruiz6902]

I’m guessing you liked Bora Bora.

[@BloodFallenRTX]

Bora-Bora >

[@reneesh7057]

Excellent 🥰😘

[@felishasmith5638]

Is the earth flat?

[@MaxTheTalisman]

Bora Bora #1

[@jinz4246]

Maldives not even need to ask, borabora as beatiful as it is, but had to many issues, infrastructure + high prices are the breaking point for me, cause you pay a lot for anything but the prices are not worth it. You forgot that in maldives, the boat ride is around 26 bucks... and there are ferries that the local take at 2 dollars. And guest houses are as good as the luxury places, not location but is not hard to reach beaches.

[@nethania8494]

Bora Bora love because of kim k my ear is got

[@FiPoSan]

Not sure these guys have even travelled to any of the two locations

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

Not sure this guy has looked at any of our other videos

[@eenubot8217]

Lmao they literally did vlogs of going to Bora Bora and Maldives I think I don't remember 🧐

[@richardperry5538]

Another jealous person that's probably never been outside their own country.

[@shelimhowladerNaturalblog7163]

excellent dear

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

Thanks a lot

[@larapalma3744]

Before the Maldives sink lol

[@dannyharridz]

😔

[@dkm4567]

Dude seems cool, get hella weird vibes from the girl though 😂

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

Thank you, I've spent years cultivating my hella weird vibes

[@brianferstle6369]

$35 for a burger? No thanks.

[@salatee1]

I am outraged Maldives is much better ignore them.

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

Outraged lol

[@DSLethal1]

Very easy.. one is Muslim, one isn't.. it's that simple..

[@orebepstein9058]

the most beautifull beaches in the world in Sardinia!!!! (Italy) just 1hr flight from home..

[@arvingimoto]

I knew it’s bora bora 😍😍😍