Matnikstym's Tahiti Vacation March 2012
Apr 17th, 2012, 01:35 PM
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It sounds like a wonderful trip! And a belated Happy Birthday as well 
Will come back later and view pics, have to set up a snapfish account (although I actually thought I already had one, apparently I don't).
Will come back later and view pics, have to set up a snapfish account (although I actually thought I already had one, apparently I don't).
Apr 17th, 2012, 05:32 PM
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Thanks everyone, glad you liked it!
Carolyn: I think a French Polynesian cruise would be excellent! I've never been on a cruise but I'd like to do one here.
Placename: yes, 1 week. HawaiianAir flies in on Sat. night and leaves the following Sun. early am. I'd have liked 3 more days but due to the airline schedule it wasn't possible. I didn't have any difficulty with the language and kind of enjoyed hearing something other than English.
panecott: since it was my first trip, I don't know what it used to be like on Bora Bora,but as far as being built up, it didn't seem to be. Some of the hotels are on other motus around the lagoon, not all in one place like say Waikiki. Down the road from my hotel was the IC and the Bora Bora hotel which was getting refurbished. The only crowd of people I ever saw were at Bloody Mary's for dinner.
uhoh_busted: I'm partial to Hawaii but Tahiti wins hands down in beautiful scenery. Rarotonga/Cook Islands are up there in beautiful scenery/people also.
Toucan2: Thanks
sassy_cat: I'll have to ask her what her middle name is.
Carolyn: I think a French Polynesian cruise would be excellent! I've never been on a cruise but I'd like to do one here.
Placename: yes, 1 week. HawaiianAir flies in on Sat. night and leaves the following Sun. early am. I'd have liked 3 more days but due to the airline schedule it wasn't possible. I didn't have any difficulty with the language and kind of enjoyed hearing something other than English.
panecott: since it was my first trip, I don't know what it used to be like on Bora Bora,but as far as being built up, it didn't seem to be. Some of the hotels are on other motus around the lagoon, not all in one place like say Waikiki. Down the road from my hotel was the IC and the Bora Bora hotel which was getting refurbished. The only crowd of people I ever saw were at Bloody Mary's for dinner.
uhoh_busted: I'm partial to Hawaii but Tahiti wins hands down in beautiful scenery. Rarotonga/Cook Islands are up there in beautiful scenery/people also.
Toucan2: Thanks
sassy_cat: I'll have to ask her what her middle name is.
Jul 4th, 2012, 09:44 AM
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Thank you so much for such a FANTASTIC report. I am going in a few weeks for my 50th birthday. I will definitely do the jet skiing in Moorea. I'll be in Bora Bora for my birthday. Do you have any suggestions on what to do exciting in Bora Bora?
Thanks again for such a thorough report.
Thanks again for such a thorough report.
Oct 12th, 2012, 08:46 AM
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Matnikstyn: It sounds like you stayed in a Beach Bungalow at the Intercontinental Moorea, I have a few questions for you. On Trip Advisor someone posted that the bungalow isn't completely closed, thus your A/C has to work very hard to keep cool & that the A/C is over the bed & blows on your heads, is that true?? Do you remember what # bungalow you stayed in? Would you recomend it?? We are looking to stay in one that may be on the quiet side, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks so much, Shari
Nov 28th, 2012, 03:42 PM
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ShariG, sorry I just saw this. The beach bungalow is completely closed, there is doors out to the lanai and steps down and then the sand. The A/C is above the bed but I didn't turn it on, I prefer fresh air. I had bungalow 408, on the right almost to the end if I remember correctly. One suggestion, do the jet ski adventure!
