Tahiti is the economic, cultural and political center of French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity if the French Republic. The capital of French Polynesia is Papeete which is located on the northwest coast of Tahiti.
Bora Bora is a small volcanic island 165 miles northwest of Tahiti. At the center of Bora Bora is Mt. Otemanu, a dormant volcano. Bora Bora is the most beautiful island in the whole South Pacific, famous for its white sand beaches, crystal clear waters for scuba diving, and very popular destination for honeymoons. It was the location of several movies, such as Bora Bora, Mutiny on the Bounty and Hurricane.
