Tahiti Travel Forum

Hi, is it a good idea to visit Tahiti in December as I heard that it's really rainy and wet around that time. My partner and I are planning a Xmas break to Tahiti.

Has anybody of you travelled around Tahiti by public bus and can tell me how long such a circle island tour takes? (Net travel time, please)

I have contacted Tahiti's Tourism Office but they have not reacted to my request of emailing me a timetable or at least answer the question I have posted above.

I'm planning my honeymoon. Please help me name the resorts on the map in the link below. All you have to do is reply with "Placemark 1 = "Name of the resort".

(be sure to click on the satellite view)

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=107961129946289467450.0004656b9f76d4e5c0efc

We arrive in Tahiti for half a day from a big cruise ship, and then to Moorea and BoraBora for one whole day each from the ship. The land packages they offer are all very expensive and "touristy". We live in Hawaii so some of the visits like pineapple farms, ( we have 100 growing on our land),etc. are not interesting.
What would you suggest we do to enjoy the islands? what are the highlights?
Can we just take a local cab around the smaller islands? Or a local package?

I am currently thinking of traveling to Tahiti,would like some advice as to what to do? what to eat and what food is like? what to see?
Just any information...

Hello everyone!

I´m from Spain and I´m planning my honeymoon and my dream is going to Tahiti for a week. What is the best place? I´ve heard of Bora Bora and Moorea... does anyone know of any great hotel? of course, with overwater bungalows? when is the best time to go there? thank you so much!!!!!!

We are getting married in early April and are going to be spending our honeymoon in Tahiti. We are currently reviewing packages and had a quick question for the group. We can either do:

1. 2 nights in Tahiti (Intercontinental), 2 nights in Moorea (Pearl), and 5 nights in Bora Bora (Lagoon)...

or

2. 1 night in Tahiti, 3 nights in Moorea, and 5 nights in Bora Bora (same hotels).

We enjoy being active and exploring the absolute must-dos of the island. We are not scuba certified, and probably will not be at the time of the trip.

Should we spend two days in Tahiti? Thanks for your feedback!

I'll be honeymooning in Tahiti in December, and I've noticed that many people have suggested taking DVDs to watch in the evenings. My question is, do you need to take DVDs from a particular region in order to play them on the resort DVD players? I'm in Europe which is region 2, the Pacific is region 4, and I know that a number of the suggestions have come from Americans in region 1. I don't want to travel with a stack of DVDs that won't work. Extra info, we're staying at one little boutique resort (Vahine) and one big chain resort (Thalasso).
Thanks for your help.

My wife and I are looking to cruise the Society Islands on Windjammer's Star Flyer in August 2008 for our Anniversary. I am looking for feedback on this cruise. We are generally outgoing people but want to spoil ourselves a little too. Are we going to go cabin crazy or will there be plenty of opportunity to get out and enjoy the islands? What about the cruise itself?

Thanks!

Does anyone have recommendations for Tahiti-iti? We're leaving next week for a 14 day visit. Our plan is to stay a week on Moorea and then a week on Tahiti-iti which I hear is seldom visted. The guidebooks I've looked at seem to forget that this area is connected to Tahiti-nui. Thanks!

Rob

For those who have gone to Tahiti around the same time of year. How much did you guys pay? Anyone know a great source that's reasonable and fairly priced?

Thanks!

We consider to visit Moorea from the Ships Port in Papeete.
Who knows the timetable from the Ferry to Moorea? Is this ferry always going when the sea is rough because we don't want to miss the Ship.

What are the most beautiful and safest snorkel locations on Moorea? If possible near the Ferry.

I have a question. My fiance has never been to the beach and I want to take her to a spot that she will never forget. We are getting married in August, the 11th, and I want to go to Tahiti. Where should I look for flights? Where should I look if I want to stay in a hut next to the water? I want to be able to make love for the first time with the ocean roaring in the background and the breeze blowing into our room. Please help, any advice or input would help. Thank you for time.

I am trying to plan my honeymoon and don't really know where to go. We both really want to go to Tahiti but we are not sure what the weather will be like in August. We are scared that it is either going to be gross hot, or the middle of monsoon season. Help?! Any advice and/or direction would be amazing!!! Thank you!!

Hello, I will like to know if there are any private water falls in Tahiti. I will like to go with my girl friend and take pics under the falls and in the falls. I just want it to be secluded. If you know of any please let me know.

Thanks

Dragos

We are renting a car in Tahiti and trying to decide on unlimited miles or pay by the kilometer. Can you give us an idea of the miles one might drive from Pape'ete around the island ? We will have a full day as we fly home at
10:00 pm.
Thanks for the info.

Hi! I was wondering which hotels, pnsions or B&B in either Papeete or Moorea have either a canopy bed or at least a big mosquito net over it! I've looked everywhere and don't seem to find any place that has it and is under $200/night! HELP!!! It's for our honeymoon and our first night we are doing a stopover. Yet, we want to have a special bed...you know. Please help me grant my wish!

Have you stayed or visited this hotel? Only expect to be in papeete for one night.

Hi,
I am hoping someone can give me some advice on transport. Included in my package to Moorea is a transfer to the airport - problem is, the last transfer is at 4:45pm and my flight doesn't leave until 3am. Not sure if i should just get the transfer to the airport and then try to make my way to a restaurant / bar or just to make my own way into Papeete and then to the airport. Any ideas? How far is it from the airport to any nightlife that will keep me ocupied for at least a few hours??
thanks so much for your help!

My husband and I after traveling all over the carribbean have made it a BUST quest to travel to tahiti. We know with our travel experiences that you can go for as much or as little money as you can afford. we would like to go on OFF season and stay a few days in one of those beautiful over water bungalos and are willing to Camp a few days. any suggestions???

my girlfriend and i are planning a "world tour", if you will, but havent yet layed out an outline but both agree we MUST visit tahiti some time so we would like to know the one place in the world outside of French Polynesia that is cheapest to fly into tahiti from.

thanks

We arrive on Saturday at 8p.m., leave Tuesday at 11.30p.m. I an trying to find out if Le truck runs at either of those times?

1.)I am looking for a place to stay overnight in Papette that is inexpensive. As cheap as possible but still safe. 2.) What is the cheapest way to get to Bora Bora. We will be arriving on a Friday, then leaving for Bora Bora on Saturday.
Thanks,
Shannon

We have one night in Papeete in November and our flight does not leave until very late the next day.

Any fantastic hotel suggestions? We would like to stay in the $200-500 range and get a room with ocean view, balcony and breakfast included would be ideal.

We do not want to stay a million miles from the airport, but we dont want to be in a dodgey ghetto if we are paying those prices.

Happy travels!!

My sister is having a winter wedding and had her heart set on going to Tahiti for her honeymoon in mid december for two weeks. However, I recently researched the weather patterns in Tahiti and found out about El Nino. According to the website, theres a ton of rainfall and humidity in December. Is this true? Has anyone went to Tahiti in december/january ?

Thanks a lot!

-Anna

My husband and I are visiting Tahiti and Moorea in July. I know that is considered the "Winter" which makes a little nervous as I am looking forward to wonderful, warm, tropical weather and I get cold easily. What should I expect in terms of the weather, humidity, and water temperature?

We are going on our honeymoon late august of 06. I can only take about 4-5 days of sitting in a bungalow sipping cocktails. Can anyone recommend a good beginner surf break where we could also take lessons as well as other activities such as hiking, scuba, swimming with rays, etc. thanks

I am traveling to Tahiti, Bora Bora and Moorea on Friday and would love to find an AA meeting or what kind of treatment is available in Tahiti.

Hi there,

Any ideas for cheap flight options from about anywhere in Europe to Tahiti in December.

Your help would be greatly appreciated!

Cheers :o)

Can anyone suggest a good website for getting a package including local flights and hotel for Papeete to Bora Bora for five nights?? We do not need international flights included (since we will have RTW airfare).

AND

If we have to choose between spending two nights in Tahiti OR two nights in Moorea, which would you suggest and why? Which is better value for money?