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What isles to visit? - Frensh Polynesia Forum

What isles to visit? # Tibiti A lot of travellers who came to FP for the first visit dreamt with pictures of these turquoise coloured lakes, golden sandy beach, volcanos that come out of the sea, palms with hammocks, etc., with the magic name Tahitti. It is the principal island of French Polynesia and also the common name for French Polynesia.

Therefore the first wish to spend several evenings there for most first-time guests. Papeete, the capital of Tahiti University ( "I should say islands, as there are 2 Tahiti's Nui and Iti large and small connected by a small isthmus") provides the most populous FP isle, the most transport and the fewest sandy shores (they are mostly of dark sands on Tahiti).

This ideal photograph was taken on Moorea, Bora Bora, Maupiti, Taha'a, Huahine, etc.... not on Tahiti. From the turquoise lagoons, 84F pure seawater, to volcanoes from the sea, Bora Bora offers what you are looking for. Papeete should be attended early Sundays because it is a unique event.

If you are just making a stopover in the city of Moorea on your way to Australia and New Zealand, I suggest that you consider the possibility of visiting Moorea one of these days if you have never been there before. Circumnavigate the islands and stop for swimming and lunch......can also be beautiful. Moorea has the best selection of accommodation, dining, shops and outdoor pursuits.

South Pacific Island in Society Islands NW of Tahiti area over 50 sq: 50 sq: 130 sq km More information: For a young, price-conscious family, a 5 night accommodation in a smaller beachfront estate in a "great way to safe on your lunch cost" at Linareva (www.linareva. com) in a seaside studio and end the 2 night journey in a Premium Horizon Over Waters cottage at Sheraton Moorea Lagoon.

Situated near the town of Maharepa, this estate provides the simplest entrance to stores, dining, a large small baker's with a patio to savour your refreshing croissants and coffees among the people. At lunch, a stop at the Rotisserie Hühner van is the best place to have a picknick on the shore, all at a good price-performance ratio.

With the other palm, let's say that you are not too starving, the motel will not reimburse the mentioned pre-paid food........ A recent visit to a spa has proven the point: We bought 2 cappuccinos and a crispy crispbread for $18 The 2 American Breakfast of $60 would have been.

Also, put in a waterproof pocket a good quick movie set up a 200 mm objective at least, a binoculars) and have all the hope on the ground to have a wal of a time ! There are 2 major real estate options: the Isle of Taha'a, the best-kept mystery, only 9 cottages on a smaller isle, the resort is situated on the outside wall of the Taha'a islands coves.

There are 6 beach bungalows and 3 above sea level bungalows. Accommodation is at the best price for long stays (especially out of season). The Taha'a island and spa. Taha'a alone has put this characteristic on the global landscape. They have 2 classes of rooms, beach suits with a small diving basin and over sea suits available in 4 different price classes.

If you are a food lover, the FP Ohiri has one of my 2 favourite places to eat. You' d find me there before sundown if you walked past cottage 49 towards the end of the lot to a secluded sandy spot with a million dollars views of the sundown behind Bora Bora.

snorkelling in the sea (especially in the reef garden). There is a more original French Polynesia, hills with pines and cattle, with cyan coves and lakes. Up until the latest real estate arrived at Bora Bora, Te Tiare was boasting among the biggest surface shelters in French Polynesia.

It is also one of the most spacious homes for your long term sojourn. HUHAINE has a number of reasonably priced homes such as the Relais Mahana and the Pension Mauarii, both situated at the best beaches ofHUHAINE. Swimming in the former Sofitel Laguna (closed and sold under shrinkwrap ) for 10500 CFP-Franc, picknick inclusive.

Objectif Aventure Polynesie Francaise adds that due to the smaller dimensions of the LBS, if you are weighing over 160 LBS, another type of exercise is preferred. Situated about an hours northeast of Tahiti, these plains have a different landscape than the remainder of FP.

Under the most unbelievable clear blue colored bodies of seawater on the planet, 100 meters underwater, great sea creatures (dolphins, sharks, manta rays and in season humpback whales). Cia Ora is the "main-land" owned estate, as with a wide range of rooms, cottages and mansions. Kia Oraauvage. opposite the lagoon, you will find 5 cottages on a small motu.

Next one that' s beached on the famous southern isle. Escursions & Scuba Diving -- Except for walking around Avatoru and Tiputa, Tuamotuan towns with white painted church and stonewalls along the major roads, you either don't have anything to do or enjoy the amazing water. Accommodation in a hotel or guesthouse can organize trips to the lagoons by ship.

A popular target is the Lagon Bleu (Blue Lagoon), a small laguna within the large Laguna on the east side of the Isle. You will see an hours cruise in each heading to the Blue Lagoon or The Pink Sands. Nearby, snorkellers and deep-sea dives can "ride" the tides over the mountain pass, one of the most exciting French Polynesia experience.

Best operator is Blue Dolphins (tel. 96.03. 01; www.bluedolphinsdiving.com), at Hotel Kia Ora, Top Dive Rangiroa (tel. 72.39. 55; www.topdive.com). Less known islets, great value for these 2 smaller plots. More value compared to the Pearl Tikehau bungalow, where the suite is enormous and at a small part of the costs of similar real estate on Bora Bora.

Recent visit to the Linareva of Moorea's affiliate site provided a real getaway from the contemporary life one and a half hours by ferry from the international airports, between the sea, the lake and the blue skynest. Easy and convenient, good food, excellent destinations: rose sandy beaches, snorkelling drifting with a visit to Jojo, the 3 foot long Napoleon game.

Sheer Iceland Bliss. Bora Bora, the French Polynesian treasure. A lot of visitors select the classical Bora Bora Bora for the smaller, unbelievable beaches on 3 sides of the estate with Hammocks for you. There are some beautiful old vegetation and saplings.

Bora Bora Aman Hotel resorts. Constructed in 1961 at the best location on the Isle, this classical estate is situated at the Raititi point, encircled by quiet sandy beach with a hammock and deckchairs all over the area. Hotel Bora Bora Bora is the only hotel on the archipelago that takes into account its guests by transfert.

Accommodations range from 22 beachfront standard chalets, 15 beautiful swimming poolside fare mansions (ideal for any Honeymoon couple), 15 surface chalets located either on the flat side (west) or low side (north), to 5 sea -side chalets (villas).

It has a truly Polyynesian decor with stylish tropic accents. You can stroll through the nearby tropic garden without meeting too many people. Hotel Bora Bora is still the favourite of Hollywood VIPs who are looking for the hotel's strong image and personal service, its seductive cosmopolitan style and the vast new arrivals' TV set on Bora Bora.

There is a great place in the hotel to enjoy the last sunshine of the year. You can also visit the characteristic Aman Resort massage rates. Another benefit of the Bora Bora Bora Hotel is that you are not at the mercy of a boating timetable that will take you to the city (or back for dinner at the Famed Mansion Mahana).

Be sure to visit the mantas on the barge at nocturnal hours, which eats the planetkton drawn to the submarine spotlights. It is a few mins. away for my other favourite French Polynesian place "The Man -Show / 5-Table-Villa".... 4 months in full booking, this 1-Man-Show / 5-Table-Villa is the must on the area.

Bora Bora Cruises. Whole 5 * Services, sail between Bora Bora, Taha'a, Raiatea and Huahine . The cruise also features some great sightseeing attractions such as eating in the lagoon (tables and seats are placed in the 84 degrees water, see the film" Taboo" under the starry sky on a privately owned isle, etc.).

You should not be deterred by the starting costs if you consider that all food and activity is inclusive (if you are comparing to a pure shore pack in a surface bungalow, transfer and all meals). 3 flying hrs from Tahiti, or even better on board the cruise ship ARANUI cruiser ( www.aranui. com), these islands will provide a wild landscape.

It is a 14-day 2-stop Tuamotu Islands tour on the way and back + to experience the islands live at each of the-stop. No, je croisière autour de la Polynésie Française. Princess, Regentlines and soon Star clip line are offering all meal packs with a guarantee of a fresh wallpaper every single second.

Somewhat off the beaten track per say. I' d try to find your Tahiti Tourism Board expert first (visit the Tahiti Tourism Board website to find the full listing). Every agent's own agency experiences are valuable when preparing a journey, as opposed to simply opening a booklet for the best value pack.

Your regular Tahiti Tiare specialists' regular Tahiti trips and their own travel and supplier expertise will make sure your journey best fits your budgets and your needs. What order for the island to visit ?

Our early days always a complete contentment as to the data, the order of island visits, the selection of resort and bungalow. After submitting your property, it is very simple to directly connect to the various real estate sites (a Google or The Tahiti and French Polynesia Guide visit would give you e-mail, facsimile or phone numbers).

It is recommended that you make use of the service of a Tahitian specialist. These are the facts of the journey that often come into the picture, the "life happens..." and suddenly the holiday is put on ice by phoning the various partners (national or foreign carriers, rent a vehicle or transfers and the real estate).

Unfortunately, Fp is not a place for DIY enthusiasts (too many variations only for inter-island flying, passports, transfer, seasonal, commercial offerings through some resources and not others, etc.).