Hi everyone,
This is my first post on here and I am relying on your experience to help me get a few answers.
I intend to travel to the South Pacific Islands next Easter (2011) with my wife and daughter. This will be our first trip and we are looking to take in Fiji, Cook Islands and Tahiti over about a 3 week period. My daughter will be 11 and is very mature and sensible. We are busy studying brochures which , of course, all look equally idyllic.
Questions................
Is it practical to enjoy all 3 sets of islands in the allotted time ?
Have you any experience of the 'kids clubs' ?
Will there be enough entertainment for an 11 year old ?
Would you suggest anywhere in particular to stay or even avoid ?
Would you recommend one thing to see or do on each set of islands ?
Thank you for your time,
stowboy.
South Pacific question
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Hi Stowboy,
I think Cook, Fiji and FP is too much for just 3 weeks. Too much travelling long distances and you won't be able to appreciate each place. I have been to French Polynesia twice and 3 weeks is not enough just for this part of the world!
Friends of mine have been to Fiji and FP and prefer FP by far. The Cooks are very similar to FP. I think you're stretching yourself way too much for the timeframe. Pick a destination and explore it. I would suggest FP since it's the destination I preferred the most. There are much to see and do in Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora, just to name the most visited islands.
Good luck.
Thank you AndieB, I appreciate your input and it's going a long way to helping us decide which way to do this.
Cheers