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Anywhere you can fly to will have a 5 star hotel - but have a look at some of the outlying French Polynesian islands. Some of them are just awesome, from rocky outcrops to coral atoll lagoons.
I have to say I didn't really enjoy Bora Bora, all of the coral was washed out and they really haven't looked after the place - but those over-water cabins are quite cool and can be found in a few places.
If you don't fancy French Poly, try the Cook Islands - Aitutaki is simply amazing. I went when I was travelling years back and took my wife there for our honeymoon. It hasn't really changed in the intervening 8 or so years.
I can also recommend Rapa Nui (Easter Island). The story of the place and the Moai is fascinating. I spent New Years there a few years ago - truly a magical place that looks like you've asked a child to draw an island, town here, volcano there, cliffs at one end, awesome beach at the other, but it is a pain in the arse to get to, 8 hours or so either from Papeete or Santiago.
Best way to get to the South Pac is a return ticket with Air NZ to Auckland - their business class is like first on other airlines as they don't have a 1st class and you get free stopovers across the Pacific."See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."Comment
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Originally posted by Moscow Mule View PostAnywhere you can fly to will have a 5 star hotel - but have a look at some of the outlying French Polynesian islands. Some of them are just awesome, from rocky outcrops to coral atoll lagoons.
I have to say I didn't really enjoy Bora Bora, all of the coral was washed out and they really haven't looked after the place - but those over-water cabins are quite cool and can be found in a few places.
If you don't fancy French Poly, try the Cook Islands - Aitutaki is simply amazing. I went when I was travelling years back and took my wife there for our honeymoon. It hasn't really changed in the intervening 8 or so years.
I can also recommend Rapa Nui (Easter Island). The story of the place and the Moai is fascinating. I spent New Years there a few years ago - truly a magical place that looks like you've asked a child to draw an island, town here, volcano there, cliffs at one end, awesome beach at the other, but it is a pain in the arse to get to, 8 hours or so either from Papeete or Santiago.
Best way to get to the South Pac is a return ticket with Air NZ to Auckland - their business class is like first on other airlines as they don't have a 1st class and you get free stopovers across the Pacific.Comment
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Originally posted by Cliphead View PostNow we're getting closer. So Auckland to French poly and from there to the outlying islands?
You can also get the ferry to Moorea from Papeete which is pretty cool too."See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."Comment
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Originally posted by Moscow Mule View PostYup, have a look at this lot - Air Tahiti : Domestic airline of Tahiti and her islands >
You can also get the ferry to Moorea from Papeete which is pretty cool too.Comment
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You can also get a South Pacific Lonely Planet which is pretty good too."See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."Comment
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Originally posted by Moscow Mule View PostYou can also get a South Pacific Lonely Planet which is pretty good too.Comment
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Originally posted by Cliphead View PostThe cruises don't appeal but the semi guided tours look very interesting, now I'm getting spoiled for choice. Another good call.+50 Xeno Geek Points
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