Thinking about it for a 25th anniversary. For those that have been, where does it rank among your favorite vacations? Any tips / things to consider? Just now starting to look into it for next year.
Now you put it on my list.OilManAg91 said:
I was there over July 4th week. Fantastic trip. One of the few places I have been that are better than the pictures. Also one of the most expensive trips you could take, but definitely worth it. Do a search on Bora Bora and you will find a few threads with tips on it which should answer most of your questions. Then I am happy to fill in the gaps if you still need more info.
My family is from France.dirkjones said:
In my opinion, French people mostly suck.
I don't know which beaches you where on in Moorea and Bora Bora, but I couldn't disagree more. There are many beaches which are perfect white sand, calm water and crystal clear with fantastic scenery. A short list of some of the beaches I've been to Hawaii (Oahu, Kawaii, Big Island), Greece, south Florida, 30A, French Mediterranean, Croatia and about 10 islands in the Caribbean. Bora Bora beaches compare to Grand Cayman and St John, USVI. Sure you can find mediocre beaches on any island, but the best beaches in Bora Bora and Moorea are better than 99.9% of the beaches around the world. Don't know how you could ask for more.dirkjones said:
Just back 3 weeks ago. Booked trip through pacificholidaysinc.com from recommendation here. 2 weeks to bora bora, moorea and rangiroa about 16k. Probably another 4K there. Water is the bluest and clearest I've seen. Snorkeling was good. Beaches were pretty terrible but I knew that going in. I'd say about 75 European and of those 75% of those were French. In my opinion, French people mostly suck. It was a bucket list trip but I don't think I need to see again. I prefer Hawaii to French Polynesia. May try Fiji one day.
Not good.Ag CPA said:
Agree, would be much nicer if the French nationals were not involved.
My family is Alsatian but I'm not going to carry water for the French, especially the trust fund babies from Paris privileged enough to get a summer job in Bora Bora.Urban Country Boy said:Not good.Ag CPA said:
Agree, would be much nicer if the French nationals were not involved.
Bora BoringBSD said:
Is there decent diving down there? I think I'd get bored just sitting on a beautiful beach. Not saying there's anything wrong with that, but my mind wanders and I need to be active.