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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!!!!!!

Can anyone tell me more about the Novotel Bora Bora? I'm used to stay in Novotels when I travel to Europe and South America... and they're just what I expect from a hotel. While surfing the web in my search for hotels in Bora Bora I realized their rate is way less then other properties in that island.
Appreciate all your help.

We're from Vancouver BC Canada and thinking of taking a 10 cruise that includes Bora Bora, Huahine, Raiatea, Moorea, Tahaa, and Rangiroa.

What is of concern is that this cruise is in mid December 2008 and during the "wet" season.

Can anyone tell me if they have experienced any negative rainfall? I'd like to know your personal experience. If you have traveled recently (eg. Dec 2007), we'd like to hear from you.

I've seen various postings stating from "rainy everyday" to "brief rainfall and then sunshine".

We want a reasonable winter getaway with Sun, lying on the deck of the ship, and able to swim in warm water. Since Vancouver's winter is very rainy and damp, I'm hoping that the rain is brief. I think I suffer from lack of sun and get depressed easily.

Can someone please enlighten us? There are too many websites that say different things and some of the rainfall graphs are scary. So if it's brief rain with lots of sun afterwards, then I can handle that.

Thanks

I've read on this site that candles are hard to come by in Tahiti. My wife and I will be there in June and I was thinking about bringing a few handmade taper candles. Is this still a good idea for gifts for locals?

(I posted this question earlier in a different location but was told I'd be more likely if I posted it here.)

The main island is about 3 miles wide by about 5 miles long (not counting the wavy roads). My wife and I will be staying at the northern tip of the main island so we won't have the luxury of hotel transportation. Is it possible to walk the island? The island is small but I don't know if the curves of the main road double the distance from our place to the touristy spots. I know a car can be rented for 2 hours for around $100 but after that 2 hour period, we'd still need a way to get from the rental location to our home.

Any chance there is a place to rent kayaks (especially tandem)? I've been kayaking for 10 years and could easily paddle around the island with a passenger. Any transportation advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

we will be taking a cruise (tahitian princess)in april that includes tahiti, moorea, bora bora, huahine, raiatea, and rarotonga. i don't know if we should book tours through the ship or try to book them privately. it certainly would be a lot easier but probably more costly to book them on the ship. any suggestions? we're not into 4X4's or safari type trips, but i do want to go snorkeling a lot and see the sights. also, should we change money locally (nyc) before heading to LAX and Papeete? i don't want to waste time looking all over papeete for francs, but i also want a good exchange rate with a low commission charge! any advice would be helpful.

What is the weather in October like? Is there a lot of rain?
If we are going for 3 weeks, which places besides Bora Bora, Moorea, Tahiti, etc.. should we consider? This is for our honeymoon.

Thanks!

need to know the name, telephone # of the wonderful restaurant which is way up on the top of the mountain....you can see Moorea from it........thanks

Hi, my husband and I will be spending 5 nights in Bora Bora end of December 2007 and were wondering which of these is the best place to stay - Pearl, Sofitel or Le Meridien. Is there any other resort you would recommend? We want to stay in an Over Water Bungalow and are willing to spend up to USD 1000 per night. Also, in all these places, are the Premium Over Water Bungalows worth the extra price compared to the regular Over Water Bungalows? Thanks!

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 need specifics as to how a wedding ceremony cost (range and what is included) Most popular packages

Hi,

I am coming for my Honeymoon to FP in Feb 2008 and am there for 7 nights. Out of that I have to spend 2 nights in Papeete because of my flight connections.

Wanted your advice on where to spend the remaining 5 nights?
Should I split them between Bora Bora or Moorea or just stick to 1 island? Which would be a better island to visit?
What are the activities which each islands offer?

It would be great if you could advice. Thanks!

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.

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

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!

It seems AIr Tahiti Nui flights arrive in Tahiti from LAX at either 6:15 pm local time or later, depending on the day of the week. I found a ferry schedule online that seems to show the last ferries leaving at 5 pm and at 6:15 pm. The schedule was dated 2003. Does anyone know if that is accurate? Does that mean I have to spend a night on Tahiti? Is there a hostel or other budget accomodation on Tahiti? Does anyone know how much the Air Moorea flight costs? Finally, what is the last departure of Air Moorea to Moorea from Tahiti? Thanks.

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.

Going to FP on Oct 20th for 2 weeks. What is the evening temperature like at that time of year - do you need a light sweater? We are going to Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora - which is the best island to shop in general and also the best place for pearls.
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.

Hello,

Where can I find the most beautiful and safest snorkel locations on Bora Bora? If possible near the Ship Port. Or do we had to take a taxi/bus?

How are the weather/water conditions in Marz?

Our cruise ship docks in Bora Bora for 1 day, as we are doing the Swimming with Sharks thing on Moorea we thought we would hire a car and drive around Bora Bora in the morning then find a good beach to swim and snorkel from in the afternoon, my question is:- which would be a good beach for us to go to which would be close to where the ships tenders come in? Also, as we drive around is there anything we "should not" miss.

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

I am planning to visit Bora Bora and i want to combine my trip with a cruise (TAHITIAN CRUISES).I am trying to make the trip during April so it won't be so expensive.Will the weather be a huge problem during April? I will be coming from half way around the world (Greece) and I don't want to go there and sit inside my room watching the rain? Also, has anyone been on any of these cruises? comments please? Thanks beforehand.

Me, my mom, and my friend are all trying to plan a trip to bora bora for next summer. We are on a budget so we are trying to find cheaper places to stay and yet still have a nice room. We really would like to stay in an over water bungalow. But we don't want to spend more than 300 dollars a night on one. Are there and over water bungalows for that much? If you have any info contact me. Email: gymnastigue@aol.com

How expensive is ferry transport from Tahiti or Moorea to Bora Bora? Are there camping places and/or backpacker accomodations on Bora Bora? Is it a much more beautiful island than Moorea? Are there motu or beaches you can get away from others?

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.

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