Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!

I think I may have to order those...They are so cute, and look like sneakers..Thanks

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Posted by KandE917

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Posted by Bridex100

Did you guys buy a waterproof camera or buy one of those disposable waterproof cameras?

Thanks so much for the pool float tip! Where do you buy those things anyways?

My TA just made a reservation for me at Hotel Bora Bora. We'll pay for dinner and transportation directly when we get there.

I'm the waitlist for Villa Mahana. I was contemplating not even going here because I was unimpressed with the pictures. Now that we can't eat there, I really want to go!!!

I was thinking of just winging it in Moorea. I know it's pretty easy to get around. Is it safe to assume that it's more casual in Moorea?

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Hi - we didn't feel the need to buy a digital that can go underwater or an uderwater housing for our camera(s). The disposable ones work just fine...we had 3 and used them all up! Shots came out great!

We got our pool floats at Walgreens for $1.99. Also check Costco or BJs if you are a member. Any drug store should have them once they put their spring/summer stuff out. Or check amazon. But know there are $2 ones out there so don't pay a fortune for them. Not one hotel we stayed at had these for guests so we were so glad we packed them!

Trust me Villa Mahana was probably THE most gorgeous beautiful restaurant we ate at on our entire trip! You girls keep saying you're unimpressed by the photos...first off the food is amazing so who cares what the place looks like? But again - I thought it was the most lovely atmosphere...you feel like you are eating in a quaint little French garden or something. I wish I had better pics - I know I already posted the ones of our top table...I wish I took some of the lower level. It's beautiful - not sure what pics you're seeing that are unimpressing you but trust me - it's a beautiful little place. You won't be sorry if you go!

Moorea is easy to get around. Where are you staying there? Be sure to go out to eat - the restaurants at the hotels are not that good. Moorea Pearl food was unedible in my opinion! Breakfast was fine but lunch and dinner left a lot to be desired. You'll get that feeling if you read a lot of the trip advisor reviews - most people trash the food at Moorea Pearl. It's a great hotel - they just need to get a new chef I think!
There are so many great restaurants to eat out at there and they all come and pick you up for free on Moorea. Our faves were Le Mahagony and Te Hono Iti - Alfredo's was ok too but was our least fave of the 3. Le Cocotier I heard was great - people we met at the hotel went 2 nights in a row they loved it so much.
For lunch we ate at the Blue Pineapple one day which is at the Club Bali High hotel...not a great hotel but Blue Pineapple has great food and it's super cheap. We rented bikes one day and stopped there...heard their breakfast is pretty amazing too.

Hope all this helps - keep the questions coming. The people who went before me were so helpful and I asked a million annoying questions (Angnick and CaMacho were my travel books!)...so now I'm happy to help too!

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I have to remind myself to buy one of those floaties. I'm a pharmacist at Walgreens so if a get a discount on a $2 float...it'll be practically free! Thanks for the tip! (I never paid attention to those things! )
Fortunately i got reservations for Villa Mahana (but not the top table; it's booked for the year! ) But i'm still exvited to go! Can't wait to see what the rave is about!

Thank you for all the info~!

Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!

Dawnbridetobe and hmv12:
So glad you like those water shoes! I bought two pairs cause I couldn't decide which color to get! I am soooo bad! Glad to be of help on something here! I appreciate everyones comments so much!

best,
evon

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Posted by evonm

Dawnbridetobe and hmv12:
So glad you like those water shoes! I bought two pairs cause I couldn't decide which color to get! I am soooo bad! Glad to be of help on something here! I appreciate everyones comments so much!

best,
evon

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Just don't pack both for your trip....might make your luggage overweight and you may have to pay like i did

I'm working on my review still...it's taking me forever! I'm trying to give very detailed info!!! Hope to get it up soon...promise!

Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!

Yey! we just booked our honeymoon...

1 night at Sheraton Tahiti
4nights at Moorea Pearl we booked Garden bungalo w/pool
4 nights at Intercontinental Thalasso Bora Bora- Emerald OWB

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Posted by Dee606

Yey! we just booked our honeymoon...

1 night at Sheraton Tahiti
4nights at Moorea Pearl we booked Garden bungalo w/pool
4 nights at Intercontinental Thalasso Bora Bora- Emerald OWB

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YAY! Congrats on booking...you'll love those hotels...great choices!

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YAY! Congrats on booking...you'll love those hotels...great choices!

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Thanks- I'm really excited... now I just have to catch up on reading 50 pages of tahiti posts to make sure I can learn everything I can from everyone's experiences....

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1 night Sheraton Tahiti
3 nights Sheraton Moorea
3 nights Bora Bora Pearl
5 nights Maui...

pheww.....

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Posted by JennyAl

1 night Sheraton Tahiti
3 nights Sheraton Moorea
3 nights Bora Bora Pearl
5 nights Maui...

pheww.....

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wow that is some trip- good for you adding maui into the mix, might as well!

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Posted by JennyAl

1 night Sheraton Tahiti
3 nights Sheraton Moorea
3 nights Bora Bora Pearl
5 nights Maui...

pheww.....

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wow that is some trip- good for you adding maui into the mix, might as well!

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I agree, That sounds great!

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Posted by Dee606

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Thanks- I'm really excited... now I just have to catch up on reading 50 pages of tahiti posts to make sure I can learn everything I can from everyone's experiences....

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haha - def. try to read it all. It was so helpful to me. A lot of it you can skim thru - you'll see the stuff that is helpful that you should be reading!

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Posted by angnick

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Posted by JennyAl

1 night Sheraton Tahiti
3 nights Sheraton Moorea
3 nights Bora Bora Pearl
5 nights Maui...

pheww.....

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wow that is some trip- good for you adding maui into the mix, might as well!

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I agree, That sounds great!

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thanks!

i jsut hope i'm no pushing it....its just that i want that OWB feeling....but still a realxing HM at that!

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Posted by Dee606

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Thanks- I'm really excited... now I just have to catch up on reading 50 pages of tahiti posts to make sure I can learn everything I can from everyone's experiences....

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haha - def. try to read it all. It was so helpful to me. A lot of it you can skim thru - you'll see the stuff that is helpful that you should be reading!

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Kerri....we need your review to add to the 50 pages of stuff to read!!!

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yeah, I can't wait to read your review!!

Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!

did anyone go to either
huahine
rangiroa
raiatea?

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Posted by angnick

did anyone go to either
huahine
rangiroa
raiatea?

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No, but one of the hotel employees at the Pearl Beach Bora Bora told us that if we come back, we should go to Huahine. He said it's like Bora Bora was 20 years ago. He also mentioned that Rangiroa is wonderful for diving.

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Posted by angnick

did anyone go to either
huahine
rangiroa
raiatea?

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Why? Are you going back for your one year anniversary?

Re: French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc.) Honeymoons!!!!!!

Haven't been to those islands but I saw some awesome photos of Huahine! Don't know if I can post the web address here as it's to my TA's photos. Send me a FM if you want it. Looks like a beautiful place! We thought about going to Huahine but couldn't afford the extra days!

best, evon

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Posted by dawnbridetobe

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Posted by angnick

did anyone go to either
huahine
rangiroa
raiatea?

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Why? Are you going back for your one year anniversary?

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ha ha, maybe.. dh wants to go.
but we are trying to do it on a budget, i'll keep you posted..

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Posted by angnick

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Posted by dawnbridetobe

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Posted by angnick

did anyone go to either
huahine
rangiroa
raiatea?

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Why? Are you going back for your one year anniversary?

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ha ha, maybe.. dh wants to go.
but we are trying to do it on a budget, i'll keep you posted..

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AWESOME!!!!