5 Big Ways to Save Money On Your Trip to Bora Bora

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If you guys read my post on the exact costs of a week vacation in Bora Bora, you know already that a trip to this swoon-worthy dream destination does not come cheap. But, the good news is that there are easy ways to save (a lot) on a trip to Bora Bora if you’re smart about it. Here are some of the ways I recommend saving money while on a trip to French Polynesia!

5 Ways to Save Money When Traveling to Bora Bora

#1. Use credit card points for your trip!

We used mostly credit card points from our Chase Rewards Sapphire Card for our Bora Bora trip (the hotels and the flights), which was so awesome to basically only have to worry about the food and drinks!  When paying for travel, we always use credit cards that offer travel rewards, like bonus points on airfare, hotels, and of course lounge access. 

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#2. Pack some of your own wine

Each person traveling to Bora Bora or anywhere in French Polynesia is allowed to fly with 2 L of liquor or wine – meaning 3 bottles each. Definitely take advantage of that! I always pack wine in my checked bag – it’s a great excuse to open some of my favorite wines, and I always end up associating them with the trips I drink them on – which I love!! For our trip to Bora Bora, we packed 6 bottles of our own wine, and drank them in our bungalow! If you’re lucky enough to be staying at the Four Seasons, they have themost to-die-for sets of wine glasses in your suite – like 4 different kinds, for different varietals. Gotta love the attention to detail.

Also be sure to use these wine sleeves so the bottles don’t break in your bag! I reuse them over and over.

You should also pack snacks! The last thing you want is for a hunger pang to hit in-between meals and you’re forced to spend like $100 on a mid-afternoon snack (yes, it’s that expensive in BB!). So definitely pack snacks with you!

My favorite: These almond butter packets – they’re the perfect size, so handy, and easy to travel with. Plus almond butter is my go-to snack anytime I get hungry but I don’t want a full meal yet. 

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#3. Go into town and stock up on snacks, beer, soda, and wine

Along with bringing some snacks, don’t pay resort prices for silly things like sodas, beer or even a little cheese plate. Besides bringing your own wine, you should also head into town and get some provisions, too! If you stop for a night in Tahiti, make sure you stop at the grocery store or liquor store there! There’s also no liquid rules on inner-island flights, so you can carry on extra wine and beer you buy there! The grocery store in Tahiti, Bora Bora or Moorea has a ton of French delicacies, and it was super easy and affordable to stock up on goodies. 

#4. Book through my travel agent

I have a connection with a travel agency who books FS Bora Bora (at no cost to you) at the best rate but also can get you extra perks and sometimes upgrades! Just fill out this contact form and be sure to use the referral code “JETSETCHRISTINA” if you use my referral, my agency partner will reach out with more information and can help book you with all kinds of fun perks (at no extra cost to you, and they don’t charge a fee to book!)