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KandE917
Wish I were in Bora Bora!
Member since 10/05 1944 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/25/2006 5:00 PM
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My dream place!!!
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
Posted by Mizzdimple
I cant choose hotels its driving me nuts..im scared to make the right choice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So TA says to skip Tahiti dont even stay over night and go straight to Bora Bora what do you think?
I think you have to stay overnight in Tahiti...when I went the flights from NY got in too late at night...so there were no inter island flights/ferries at that time so you have no choice but to stay over...isn't this still the case or did they change NY flight times?
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Posted 10/1/07 4:40 PM 
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BoxOfRocks
Nothing Serious
Member since 11/06 1329 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/20/2007 12:00 AM
Wed. Location:
Crest Hollow Country Club
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
So TA says to skip Tahiti dont even stay over night and go straight to Bora Bora what do you think?
It depends on what you and FI like doing. DH and I stayed a couple of days in Tahiti, too. Other islands we visited were Moorea and Bora Bora, and Tahiti is definitely the most citified of them.
We like planning our own activities and driving around taking in the sights, so we weren't pressed to fit in water activities, etc. on Tahiti or the other islands. That increased the attractiveness of hanging out on Tahiti for us. Plus, we were fine with the relatively urban environment. If you want to do a lot of the resort activities or want to spend your entire vacation lounging, maximizing your time on the other islands will probably be the best fit for you.
If you haven't already, check out the Frommer's guide to Tahiti and French Polynesia. We found that to be the single most helpful book. The version we have was published in '05 and is still 99% accurate (although the Thalasso Bora Bora was under construction at the time). It will give you a sense of what activities are available.
I think you have to stay overnight in Tahiti...when I went the flights from NY got in too late at night...so there were no inter island flights/ferries at that time so you have no choice but to stay over...isn't this still the case or did they change NY flight times?
We went in May 2007 and this was still the case. Mizzdimple, have the flights changed?
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Posted 10/2/07 1:18 AM
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CaMacho
EST: June 10, 2006 ♥
Member since 4/05 4435 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/10/2006 7:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Chateau La Mer - A+
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
Posted by Mizzdimple
I cant choose hotels its driving me nuts..im scared to make the right choice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So TA says to skip Tahiti dont even stay over night and go straight to Bora Bora what do you think?
I highly recommend the Pearl Resorts on moorea and bora bora, but I've heard great things about the ic thalasso on BB.
Like the other girls said, if you take the direct flight from NY to Tahiti it gets in late at night, like 11pm their time. There are no flights/ferries that leave that late so we had to stay 1 night in Tahiti. I'm glad we did, but wouldn't stay there more than the 1 night... moorea and bora bora are absolutely amazing!
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Posted 10/2/07 9:13 AM
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SunBride07
loving being a newlywed
Member since 12/05 1545 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/2/2007 12:00 AM
Wed. Location:
Milleridge Cottage
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
Posted by evonm
wow! sounds great! I am getting so excited to stay at the Thalasso! So how was the food at the resort? Was breakfast good? My agent says it's a buffet with lots to choose from. Did you eat dinner there? Just curious about the fine dining restaurant. We can't go to Villa Mahana (they are closing for a few months) but I'm still smiling cause we'll go to the St Regis instead!
What was your favorite meal?
best, evon
I thought the breakfast at the Thalasso was great -- lots to chose from and a grill for special ordering your omeletes, pancakes, etc....warning - stay away from the chocolate croissants...I couldn't stop eating them once I tried them and must have had at least one every day! I blame the Thalassos breakfast for my honeymoon weight gain
In terms of fine dining -- Kaina Hut was really good! If you want to splurge, order the lobster...it was great!
St. Regis - one of the couples we met up with said they went to their sushi restaurant and it was the best sushi they had and the prices were really reasonable. We ended up going to Jean Georges and my DH was not thrilled with the teeny tiny tasting portions that they offer and the price we paid for it (I knew what to expect because I had been to the one in NYC and tried to warn him but he was dying to go after speaking to the concierge about good french food options).
The best advice I could give you is do not stress about any of this now - the concierge will know everything and guide you to the best places, get you reservations and work out your transportation.
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Posted 10/2/07 9:23 AM
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SunBride07
loving being a newlywed
Member since 12/05 1545 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/2/2007 12:00 AM
Wed. Location:
Milleridge Cottage
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
Posted by Mizzdimple
I cant choose hotels its driving me nuts..im scared to make the right choice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So TA says to skip Tahiti dont even stay over night and go straight to Bora Bora what do you think?
That is what we did - we went straight through to bora bora but then on the way out we stayed one night in papeete.
Honestly, having been there, you cannot pick the wrong hotel -- the ferry went by most of the resorts and we did a jet ski tour around the island - every resort was nice!! You will be so happy with whatever you choose!
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Posted 10/2/07 9:25 AM
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evonm
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11/24/2007 12:00 AM
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
Posted by SunBride07
Posted by evonm
wow! sounds great! I am getting so excited to stay at the Thalasso! So how was the food at the resort? Was breakfast good? My agent says it's a buffet with lots to choose from. Did you eat dinner there? Just curious about the fine dining restaurant. We can't go to Villa Mahana (they are closing for a few months) but I'm still smiling cause we'll go to the St Regis instead!
What was your favorite meal?
best, evon
I thought the breakfast at the Thalasso was great -- lots to chose from and a grill for special ordering your omeletes, pancakes, etc....warning - stay away from the chocolate croissants...I couldn't stop eating them once I tried them and must have had at least one every day! I blame the Thalassos breakfast for my honeymoon weight gain
In terms of fine dining -- Kaina Hut was really good! If you want to splurge, order the lobster...it was great!
St. Regis - one of the couples we met up with said they went to their sushi restaurant and it was the best sushi they had and the prices were really reasonable. We ended up going to Jean Georges and my DH was not thrilled with the teeny tiny tasting portions that they offer and the price we paid for it (I knew what to expect because I had been to the one in NYC and tried to warn him but he was dying to go after speaking to the concierge about good french food options).
The best advice I could give you is do not stress about any of this now - the concierge will know everything and guide you to the best places, get you reservations and work out your transportation.
Thanks so much! I really appreciate the advice too. I'm just so excited I'm ready to be there and order something! haha! We are excited to go to St Regis and have heard it was really expensive. Kaina Hut is on the list my agent gave me and we will definately go there!
best, evon
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Posted 10/2/07 11:02 AM
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ChiefMT
Board Fanatic
Member since 6/07 766 total posts
Wedding Date:
8/9/2008 12:00 AM
Wed. Location:
Chateau La Mer
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
Anyone using a TA that has gotten you a great deal on Tahiti?
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Posted 10/10/07 7:32 PM
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Mizzdimple
I'm Fabulous...
Member since 3/07 10194 total posts
Wedding Date:
2/22/2008 5:00 PM
Wed. Location:
RuSsO's on Da BaY!
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
We are booking this week- SO EXCITED!
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Posted 10/16/07 1:18 PM
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Mizzdimple
I'm Fabulous...
Member since 3/07 10194 total posts
Wedding Date:
2/22/2008 5:00 PM
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RuSsO's on Da BaY!
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
Posted by BoxOfRocks
So TA says to skip Tahiti dont even stay over night and go straight to Bora Bora what do you think?
It depends on what you and FI like doing. DH and I stayed a couple of days in Tahiti, too. Other islands we visited were Moorea and Bora Bora, and Tahiti is definitely the most citified of them.
We like planning our own activities and driving around taking in the sights, so we weren't pressed to fit in water activities, etc. on Tahiti or the other islands. That increased the attractiveness of hanging out on Tahiti for us. Plus, we were fine with the relatively urban environment. If you want to do a lot of the resort activities or want to spend your entire vacation lounging, maximizing your time on the other islands will probably be the best fit for you.
If you haven't already, check out the Frommer's guide to Tahiti and French Polynesia. We found that to be the single most helpful book. The version we have was published in '05 and is still 99% accurate (although the Thalasso Bora Bora was under construction at the time). It will give you a sense of what activities are available.
I think you have to stay overnight in Tahiti...when I went the flights from NY got in too late at night...so there were no inter island flights/ferries at that time so you have no choice but to stay over...isn't this still the case or did they change NY flight times?
We went in May 2007 and this was still the case. Mizzdimple, have the flights changed?
NOt sure- we only booked the flights to Tahiti only! I will repost the itinerary when its finalized
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Posted 10/16/07 1:19 PM
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evonm
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Member since 3/07 120 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/24/2007 12:00 AM
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
Posted by ChiefMT
Anyone using a TA that has gotten you a great deal on Tahiti?
you've got FM :)
best, evon
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Posted 10/17/07 7:28 PM
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ONay
Board Enthusiast
Member since 2/06 181 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/10/2006 1:30 PM
Wed. Location:
On the water (CLM)
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
Yes, I got great deals with my TA. FM me is you would like her info.
You can take a look at my itineraries for both of my trips in my review:
HM (June 2006)
Click here...
First Annivrsary (May 2007)
Click here...
Please let Laurel know that Leah raves about her... thanks!
Message edited 10/17/2007 9:11:40 PM.
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Posted 10/17/07 8:55 PM
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ONay
Board Enthusiast
Member since 2/06 181 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/10/2006 1:30 PM
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On the water (CLM)
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
There will be no direct flight from NY-JFK to Tahiti Papeete (PPT)... we'll need to connect in LAX.. please double check the flight schedule on ATN website to make sure of the flight change effective date.
Flying to PPT from LAX, you will not need to stay overnight in Tahiti. I think the flight gets in at around 6AM-ish and you'll spend some time to claim baggage then, clear Custom... by that time, there are inter-island flights that can take you to whichever island you'll need to go and do an early check-in.
I think it's better this way..
Message edited 10/17/2007 9:12:31 PM.
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Posted 10/17/07 9:04 PM
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Dee606
I'm Mrs E.W !
Member since 7/06 4370 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/29/2007 11:30 AM
Wed. Location:
The Royalton Mansion
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
Posted by Mizzdimple
We are booking this week- SO EXCITED!
oh, congrats!! I just got back this saturday.
Where are you thiking of staying?
I was at the sharaton in Tahiti.. very nice for a one night stay.
I was in the pearl in moorea in a premium OWB (upgraded by my TA due to a passport issue & our HM needed to be re-booked)
I LOVED the pearl -it had a very traditional polynesian feel & I LOVED moorea.
I was in a sapphire at the intercontinental thalasso in bora bora... Liked bora bora & liked the thalasso but it lost that traditional polynesian feel that I was looking for. They played techno during breakfast and at the reception desk, which I thought was so annoying. but the hotel itself was beautiful.
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Posted 10/17/07 11:24 PM
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hmv12
Life is JUST AMAZING!!!
Member since 10/06 2978 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/29/2007 2:00 PM
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Beautiful Place!!!!!!
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
I am working on my review, I stayed at Moorea Peal 4 nights in a garden suite bungalow w/ pool, and 8 nights in Bora Bora Pearl in Beach Bungalow and Overwater Bungalow... Check out my album...I don't know how to post all these
Ohhhh I got it
Message edited 10/25/2007 10:37:07 AM.
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Posted 10/25/07 9:19 AM
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hmv12
Life is JUST AMAZING!!!
Member since 10/06 2978 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/29/2007 2:00 PM
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Beautiful Place!!!!!!
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
Message edited 10/25/2007 10:35:13 AM.
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Posted 10/25/07 10:13 AM
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Mizzdimple
I'm Fabulous...
Member since 3/07 10194 total posts
Wedding Date:
2/22/2008 5:00 PM
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RuSsO's on Da BaY!
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
bEAUTIFUL PICTURES CANT WAIT TO GO!
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Posted 10/25/07 10:44 AM
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kslmbuggie
Barack the vote!
Member since 8/07 2472 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/27/2008 1:00 PM
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Chateau Briand
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
very nice!!
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Posted 10/25/07 10:53 AM
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KK Holiday
it was a lovely time with you
Member since 9/07 8329 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/19/2008 4:00 PM
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booked!
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
Message edited 3/31/2008 4:01:26 PM.
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Posted 10/25/07 10:56 AM
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hmv12
Life is JUST AMAZING!!!
Member since 10/06 2978 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/29/2007 2:00 PM
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Beautiful Place!!!!!!
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
Posted by jnkcrunk
Posted by CaMacho
Posted by JeanineHubert
What kind of quote did you get from that?
You have FM!
can you FM me the info too??
thank you! BTW your pics are amzing!!
Thanks..These pics do no justice to what it really looks like
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Posted 10/25/07 4:56 PM
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Dee606
I'm Mrs E.W !
Member since 7/06 4370 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/29/2007 11:30 AM
Wed. Location:
The Royalton Mansion
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
omg! they are such amazing pics! The water looks so gorgeous in your pics. It doesn't look that nice in my pics.
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Posted 10/25/07 9:51 PM
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Mizzdimple
I'm Fabulous...
Member since 3/07 10194 total posts
Wedding Date:
2/22/2008 5:00 PM
Wed. Location:
RuSsO's on Da BaY!
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
Question- did anyone book through the hotel directly? They say you have to pay 65 days in advance Just curious.
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Posted 10/26/07 9:20 AM
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hunnybunnyxoxo
We're having a baby!
Member since 4/06 3372 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/1/2007 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Jericho Terrace
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
aww, i miss Tahiti. great pics!!
it reminds me of my hm, i miss it so much!
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Posted 10/30/07 11:58 AM
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PapayaChic
Mrs. Jess R.
Member since 5/06 2325 total posts
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10/19/2007 12:00 AM
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
oh girlies im so sad we have yet to go!
but at least we have something to look forward too
we need to finalize now
we are either going for our 3 month or 6 month anniversary
damn anthony's job
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Posted 10/31/07 2:19 PM
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CaMacho
EST: June 10, 2006 ♥
Member since 4/05 4435 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/10/2006 7:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Chateau La Mer - A+
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
Posted by PapayaChic
we need to finalize now
we are either going for our 3 month or 6 month anniversary
I say 3 month. 
Either way it's definitely something amazing to look forward to! If you need any help let me know.
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Posted 10/31/07 2:53 PM
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MrsPags
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Member since 10/07 289 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/4/2006
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Watermill
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
Hi girls- I have some pics in my album- FP was GREAT!!!
Bring alot of sun block!!! 
The first night we stayed in Tahiti then in the morning off we went to Bora Bora for 2 weeks-2 different resorts though to break it up.It was sheer perfection! We wanted to do nothing and be antisocial for 2 weeks and it was perfect!
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Posted 10/31/07 5:29 PM
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