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luckybride2004
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
Posted by KvsGrl
Hi girls!! This may be a silly question, but have any of you thought about the type of bathing suits to bring. I typically wear pretty skimpy bikinis, but I was wondering if you heard that tankinis or one-pieces are better for the snorkeling, excursions, etc.
(can you tell I am scoping out the Victoria Secrets swimwear...hehe)
TIA!!
Either are really fine since you will wear a life vest thing when you snorkle/do excursions. I would bring a tankini just in case though!
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Posted 4/7/06 9:25 AM 
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KandE917
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
bumping b/c that new Hawaii thread is getting way much more action than our thread!!! 
Some of you are going so soon...I'm so jealous of you! But I also can't wait for you to come back so you can tell us all about it and share your pics 
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Posted 4/11/06 6:00 PM
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CaMacho
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
Anyone renting a car for one day? We want to, but should we rent a car on Moorea or Bora Bora???
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Posted 4/12/06 8:20 AM
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angnick
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
We hadn't planned on it. What for? Aren't you going to take a taxi?
I have another question, are any of you planning on getting a tattoo while out there> Fh wants to get the traditional one.. What do you think?
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Posted 4/12/06 9:04 AM
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CaMacho
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
Well we just wanted to rent a car one day to travel around the island on our own. Just wondering if we should do it on moorea or bora bora?
I think pigs222seal might get a tat while there... we prob won't but have been talking about it! Just make sure you get it on the last day you're there.
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Posted 4/12/06 9:10 AM
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brooklynbridezilla
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
We're not renting a car, we'll just do the circle island tours.
i thik Moorea would be a better place for car rental, though. It's bigger- i think 30-40 miles around? Bora Bora is 18 around, i think we can get by on rented bikes.
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Posted 4/12/06 9:36 AM
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smara
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
Posted by angnick
We hadn't planned on it. What for? Aren't you going to take a taxi?
I have another question, are any of you planning on getting a tattoo while out there> Fh wants to get the traditional one.. What do you think?
I am getting a Tattoo while there, I really wanted the traditional one in Moorea.b ut that i smy middle island. So i have to get it in Bora Bora since that is the alst island I will be on. They are still unique Tattoos but they arent doen the traditional way like in Moorea - i was so bummed. But I want to be able to enjoy my stay in BB.
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Posted 4/12/06 10:21 AM
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angnick
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
i spoke with a tatoo artist on moorea. He actually suggested that fh go in the water after getting his traditional tatoo. he said in the old days, that is what his ancestors did to relieve the pain. he said it would not ruin the bb trip, that he would be able to enjoy all the activities..
now i'm confused..
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Posted 4/12/06 2:28 PM
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KandE917
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
I don't think we'll rent a car either.
On Moorea we want to rent one of those cute little buggy things....my friend and her hubby did that and drove it all around the island and up to Belvedere Point and saw beautiful views from up there. I will attach a picture. Probably will def. rent bikes on Bora Bora.
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Posted 4/12/06 2:36 PM
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KandE917
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
For anyone going to Tahaa...found this person's blog (sounds like she's in the tourism business...she's an American living on Moorea with her hubby and kids...how nice!!!) - she just posted a review and pics of Le Taha'a Private Resort and Spa. She also has some other interesting posts on her blog - a Moorea restaurant review of Le Sud which she says is in walking distance from the Pearl Resort...good to know! I read all her posts - they're very interesting in case any of you want to take a peak. Also to the right of the page she lists some links to other Tahiti websites and she's got 2 links to Tatoo places she recommends....me and FH will not be getting tattoos...I personally am not a fan and he is Jewish so can't even if he wanted to. Good luck to those of you getting them...you're so brave!!! 
Tahiti Blog
UPDATE.....I was chatting with the woman who writes the above blog - her story is so cute! She went to Tahiti 6 years ago for a 6 month scuba diving trip and she met her now Tahitian husband!!! Anyway - she said that if we planned to get tatoos to get them from James at the Moorea Intercontinental Resort...he has a tatoo shop there and she said he's the best! Just wanted to let you girls know that.
Message edited 4/12/2006 3:02:36 PM.
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Posted 4/12/06 2:39 PM
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CaMacho
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
Posted by KandE917
I don't think we'll rent a car either.
On Moorea we want to rent one of those cute little buggy things....my friend and her hubby did that and drove it all around the island and up to Belvedere Point and saw beautiful views from up there. I will attach a picture. Probably will def. rent bikes on Bora Bora.
Yea, we want to rent that buggy thing!!! We want to find little spots with great views and random beaches...should make for a fun day. 
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Posted 4/12/06 4:25 PM
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smara
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
Posted by angnick
i spoke with a tatoo artist on moorea. He actually suggested that fh go in the water after getting his traditional tatoo. he said in the old days, that is what his ancestors did to relieve the pain. he said it would not ruin the bb trip, that he would be able to enjoy all the activities..
now i'm confused..
Any kind of water? I thought the lagoon water was ok but you couldnt go into the pool? I didnt want to have any restrictions or be umcomfortable for my 5 days in BB.
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Posted 4/12/06 7:48 PM
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angnick
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
Posted by KandE917
Hi girls....first post here on the Tahiti thread.
We originally had our hearts set on Hawaii...but now are looking into Tahiti instead. It looks so amazing!
So for those of you who have been - did you absolutely love it? Best trip ever? Would you recommend it? I have FM'd some of you so I thank you for the info.
I'm torn b/c in Hawaii i feel like there is a lot to do so we won't get bored just lounging around on the beach every day. However my FH is now telling me all he wants to do is relax....he doesn't want to be bothered with so many activities on our honeymoon and feel like he has to do and see everything....so he thinks Tahiti is a perfect place to do nothing and not feel guilty about it.
So - just starting to looking the different islands. My friend just sent me her pics...she did 1st night Intercontinental Tahiti, then 3 nights Intercontinental Moorea in OWB, 5 nights Bora Bora Lagoon Resort in OWB, and 3 nights Le Tah'a Private Island & Spa - (Beachvilla, which is on the water with your own private plunge pool)...anyway - these pics were amazing - so we are pretty sold on a Tahiti honeymoon now!
Just looking for some feedback from you girls!
THANKS!
From what i hear, there is just as much to on Tahiti as there is in Hawaii. But from what i have heard, tahiti is so much more exotic.. It to me is like the dream trip of the century. I just can't wait!
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Posted 4/13/06 8:57 AM
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angnick
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
Posted by KandE917
I don't think we'll rent a car either.
On Moorea we want to rent one of those cute little buggy things....my friend and her hubby did that and drove it all around the island and up to Belvedere Point and saw beautiful views from up there. I will attach a picture. Probably will def. rent bikes on Bora Bora.
how much does it cost to rent this buggy thing? It is fabulou!
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Posted 4/13/06 9:01 AM
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ilovejohn
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
Can I ask who you all booked your trips through? This is my dream trip and we are struggling over Bora Bora or Hawaii.....
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Posted 4/13/06 10:08 AM
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angnick
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
Posted by ilovejohn
Can I ask who you all booked your trips through? This is my dream trip and we are struggling over Bora Bora or Hawaii.....
Austin Travel - Joann tripi 516 822 2222 got us a great deal
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Posted 4/13/06 1:51 PM
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KandE917
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
Posted by angnick
Posted by KandE917
Hi girls....first post here on the Tahiti thread.
We originally had our hearts set on Hawaii...but now are looking into Tahiti instead. It looks so amazing!
So for those of you who have been - did you absolutely love it? Best trip ever? Would you recommend it? I have FM'd some of you so I thank you for the info.
I'm torn b/c in Hawaii i feel like there is a lot to do so we won't get bored just lounging around on the beach every day. However my FH is now telling me all he wants to do is relax....he doesn't want to be bothered with so many activities on our honeymoon and feel like he has to do and see everything....so he thinks Tahiti is a perfect place to do nothing and not feel guilty about it.
So - just starting to looking the different islands. My friend just sent me her pics...she did 1st night Intercontinental Tahiti, then 3 nights Intercontinental Moorea in OWB, 5 nights Bora Bora Lagoon Resort in OWB, and 3 nights Le Tah'a Private Island & Spa - (Beachvilla, which is on the water with your own private plunge pool)...anyway - these pics were amazing - so we are pretty sold on a Tahiti honeymoon now!
Just looking for some feedback from you girls!
THANKS!
From what i hear, there is just as much to on Tahiti as there is in Hawaii. But from what i have heard, tahiti is so much more exotic.. It to me is like the dream trip of the century. I just can't wait!
haha - you must have been looking at the earlier posts...that was me who wrote that before I booked when I was struggling bet. Hawaii and Tahiti...I'm all booked now and have not even given Hawaii a 2nd thought! thanks though!
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Posted 4/13/06 2:31 PM
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KandE917
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
Posted by angnick
Posted by KandE917
I don't think we'll rent a car either.
On Moorea we want to rent one of those cute little buggy things....my friend and her hubby did that and drove it all around the island and up to Belvedere Point and saw beautiful views from up there. I will attach a picture. Probably will def. rent bikes on Bora Bora.
how much does it cost to rent this buggy thing? It is fabulou!
Not sure what the buggy cost - maybe $200??? but she said it is so worth it.
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Posted 4/13/06 2:32 PM
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KandE917
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
Posted by ilovejohn
Can I ask who you all booked your trips through? This is my dream trip and we are struggling over Bora Bora or Hawaii.....
You have FM.
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Posted 4/13/06 4:16 PM
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ilovejohn
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
Thanks!!!
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Posted 4/13/06 10:43 PM
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kittythestray
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
Posted by angnick
i spoke with a tatoo artist on moorea. He actually suggested that fh go in the water after getting his traditional tatoo. he said in the old days, that is what his ancestors did to relieve the pain. he said it would not ruin the bb trip, that he would be able to enjoy all the activities..
now i'm confused..
We're getting tattooed while on Moorea. I have 11 tattoos and I personally would not go in the SUN after a tattoo without covering it. I am getting half my forearm done, so I really want to wait till one of our last days or I think I would have a pretty funky tan line!
http://www.mooreatattoo.com/
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Posted 4/15/06 9:43 PM
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angnick
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
Posted by kittythestray
Posted by angnick
i spoke with a tatoo artist on moorea. He actually suggested that fh go in the water after getting his traditional tatoo. he said in the old days, that is what his ancestors did to relieve the pain. he said it would not ruin the bb trip, that he would be able to enjoy all the activities..
now i'm confused..
We're getting tattooed while on Moorea. I have 11 tattoos and I personally would not go in the SUN after a tattoo without covering it. I am getting half my forearm done, so I really want to wait till one of our last days or I think I would have a pretty funky tan line!
http://www.mooreatattoo.com/
Thanks for the infot-- it is funny that the tatoo artist on moorea said fh could go in the water. i'm going to have to clarify everything with him again. do you think that because it is a traditional tatoo, maybe it is a bit different??
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Posted 4/16/06 10:51 AM
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kittythestray
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
Posted by angnick
Thanks for the infot-- it is funny that the tatoo artist on moorea said fh could go in the water. i'm going to have to clarify everything with him again. do you think that because it is a traditional tatoo, maybe it is a bit different??
I didn't ask him about the water, I just know I was always told not to lay in the sun (like sunbathing) just because it would hurt and it's not great for the healing. I would think the salt water on it would probably be good. My FH owns a SCUBA shop and he is ALWAYS in the salt water and he swears by salt water for healing everythign... He also looks 15 years younger than he is... probably the salt water.... 
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Posted 4/17/06 9:48 AM
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AutmBride
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
Did anyone NOT go through a TA?
I'm booking my hotels on my own and need to arrange all flights and interisland travel. Can anyone offer some tips? I'm not sure where to start....
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Posted 4/17/06 11:37 AM
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Mella46
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Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!
i can post some info for you tomorrow i have a huge tahiti book home about 800 pages and it has all that information in it.
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Posted 4/17/06 2:14 PM
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