Tahiti & French Polynesia (South Pacific Islands)

Advantages: Beauty beyond compare
Disadvantages: The French and the cost

...miles from the capital of Tahiti is everybody's dream of a South Pacific Island whilst Bora Bora's scenery never fails to leave me gasping. Bora Bora is an atoll similar to the one the French test thier bombs on. It is surrounded by a coral reef that traps delicously warm sea water creating the perfect beach envirioment. On land, a massive rock is the center piece of the island. You can cycle around the atoll on the only road in about 4 hours, stopping ...
...Being so remote and indeed exclusive, it is of course hiddously expensive. A bootle of beer will cost you £4 and expect food to be similarly expensive. But, if you can afford to get there, you can afford to be there. By the way, I ate the Mahi Mahi and am using all 15 fingers to type this. ... Read review

Advantages: Paradise is only a short distance away
Disadvantages: Busy, dirty & a bit noisy

...One golden rule in Tahiti is NEVER get into a taxi unless you have agreed the fare in advance. If you are booking a taxi by telephone agree the price over the phone. We took a taxi around 300 metres from our hotel to the Moorea ferry and were charged approx 30USD. One feature of Papette night life is the food vans that congregate around the quayside area opposite the main shopping area. These vans usually have a theme (Chineese, Italian etc) and ...
...vacation there, there are fantastic places (such as Moorea) only short journey away. Overall, if you are visiting Tahiti independantly, it is worth booking your first night in Papette. You will then have the whole of the next day to decide where to spend the remainder of tour trip. ... Read review