Moorea Travel Forum

I used to travel to the South Pacific in the late seventies and early 80's as a travel agent. At that time, Tahiti was still very primative and always beautiful.

I bought a beautiful batik form a local young artist woman at that time in Moorea. She used a batik form of a tahitian women with grapes in blues, reds, a bit of black, some yellow and orange, and not to forget purples. I can't read the signature to clearly on it, I think Hef or Hefo? It is still very beautiful since I did perserve it in a glass frame. I am trying to find out if she still exists? Can you help me?

Thank you very much and I truely remember how beautiful the islands were in my past.

Sincerely, Anne Marie

Can anyone tell me if the Tahiti to Moorea (and Moorea to Tahiti) ferries operate on holidays? Specifically, I am concerned about November 11, which is both a holiday (Armistice Day) and a Sunday. I assume they operate but I have read that everything shuts down on Sunday and even moreso on holidays. I don't want to book an expensive room on Moorea and then not be able to get back to Tahiti on Sunday to catch my return flight in the evening. Sorry if it sounds like a dumb question but I do not want to assume anything.

What kind of services do they offer??? I am just plaining my holiday to Tahiti and trying to work out my transport.

Has anybody ever stayed at Dream Island in Moorea French Polynesia? I believe it's a private home on a motu in Moorea. Thanks

Any feedback or knowledge of Dream Island in Moorea?

I am planning a trip with family and friends to Moorea and would like to get some information to help me make some final decisions.

Based on our needs (kitchen, 2-3 people per bungalow) and our budget I have narrowed it down to Les Tipaniers and Linareva Inn. Linareva’s accommodations seem better suited for our group but Les Tipaniers seems to have a better beach and be closer to shops, groceries, other restaurants and general activities.

Is the Linareva Inn that isolated?? What can you walk/ride a bike to from there?

It seems that Les Tipaniers is closer to the action, but not having been been there before I’m just curious what we’re talking about?

How many restaurants within walking/biking distance?
What groceries are within walking/biking distance?
Near by bike/car/scooter rentals?

Ciambella,
Your postings are very informative and enjoyable to read. My fiance and I want to go to French Polynesia for our honeymoon but would like to avoid the expense of Bora Bora and the hustle of Tahiti. I have researched quite a bit and Moorea sounds wonderful. Have you any advice on either the Moorea Pearl Resort of the Sheraton Moorea?? Also, Tikehau in the Tuamotus looks lovely for a few days' getaway. Any tips you have would be greatly appreciated. Thanks and happy holidays, Cammarie

Dear all,

has anyone of you stayed it the Linareva on Moorea?
On the internet pages it looks fab, the prices shown for studios and bungalows are resonable (for French Polynesia) I think....
Any other suggestions for a nice, near the water, south pacific like accomodation?
We will be there next year in April - after visiting NZ - for one week and will go further on to the cook islands...

Thanks in advance - have a nice day
Astrid

I heard that there are other forms of accomodation on Moorea, like illegal hotels/family houses/B&B bed and breakfast/Hostels ect. Might this be true. I would like to hear of anybody sourcing accomodation other than the expensive hotels as listed.
My wife and I are staying on Moorea for 5 days 13-18th August and we are surprised at the limited expensive Hotels that are listed. How about camp sites!?

Very much appreciate your advice.

Mike.

My fiance and i are planning our honeymoon and are having a difficult time deciding between the sheraton morea and the pearl. The beach and the water are more important to us than the accomodations. Any suggestions??

Hi, has anyone stayed at Village Faimano or Fare Manuia? We are trying to keep our expenses down and have a more 'authentic' experience on Moorea, but the less developed the place, the less information on the web it seems. Any suggestions on other (relatively) inexpensive stays welcome too!
Thanks,
Rob

I will be staying on Moorea dec 23 to 26th 04. I am looking at Hotel Hibiscus, moorea village, les tipaniers and les tipaniers iti. Can anyone comment on the above listed places. I want to see the sunset, snorkle, poss dive and a pool would be nice.. Thanks