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The same questions, answered side by side for May. We don't pick a winner — the trade-offs are the point.
Bora Bora
French Polynesia
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| In May | 26°C16 rainy days · sea 29° |
| Flying time | 8h 30mfrom Los Angeles |
| Ideal stay | 4–5 nights |
| Best for | Honeymooners · Couples · Luxury seekers |
| The feel of it | Slow, blue, unapologetically expensive |
| Where people stay | Vaitape and the main islandor Motu Toopua and the outer motu |
| Getting around | Manageable without a car |
| Money and language | XPFFrench and Tahitian |
| Accommodation | Very expensive |