Forum: South Pacific Islands

Not many Americans go to Fiji. Unless you dive and surf, you can find a beach a lot closer, but here is my story and photos from my brief stay there in 2008. http://altecockertravels.weebly.com/fiji-to-sleep-3-days-2008-with-photos.html

hey there i was wondering if any one could point me in the direction of some websites that offer volunteer program's concerned with environment sustainability, in the south pacific islands. I have looked but only seem to come across middle men...

We are planning on sailing this "large Yacht" in French Polyanisia. Has anyone ever sailed like this? Is there a lot of rolling? Ballast? :o

Hello Travelers! I'm putting together the plans and itinerary for a French Polynesia trip this coming August and I'm wondering what the pros and cons are of DIY vs. going through a trsvel agent. My wife and I want to visit Tahiti, Moorea, Raiatea,...

We are considering starting a business... If this was available in Fiji, would you go? Interactive Theatre Experience, set in a jungle on waterfront property ... fun bus ride with singers on board, a walk through an ancient traditional village...

Anyone heading to the South Pacific is bound to love it! I found the marine life in French Polynesia to be absolutely amazing. My husband and I went swimming with rays and giant turtles, saw an octopus while snorkeling and got glimpses of several...

I am traveling for three weeks in December with my husband and my 10 yr. old daughter. We did frequent flyer miles between Seattle and HNL, and then got amazingly good airfare on Hawaiian to PPT (Papette). We have found checking Tripadvisor for...

We are going on the Tahitian Princess on 18 April 2008. We need accommodation for 3 night post-cruise but the prices seem to be very high (especially when traveling on the NZ$). Any suggestions?

I'm considering spending our 25th anniversary in the South Pacific and as a first timer I'd like suggestions on which would be the nicest islands to visit and recommendations on very nice waterfront bungalows. -Greatly appreciated-

My niece and I stayed with Tupou and Sake this month at Namatakula Village on the Coral Coast. We felt amazingly welcomed into both their homestay as well as into the village. Tupou and Sake’s place is situated right on the beach in lovely gardens...

I am planning my trip to Fiji in January and I would like to know if somebody have information about where are the best dives there. I heard about Astrolabe Reef in Kadavu and sites in Tavenui, and also Yasawa islands. Which one have bests dives...

Many years ago I lived and worked in Fiji and Rarotonga. I am planning a round world trip (December - January) with my family which I hoped would include both. However Air NZ recently discontinued their Nadi-Rarotonga flight. It is simply too...

My wife and I were heartsick when we heard that Renaissance Cruises had gone bankrupt in 2001. In Oct 2000, Ren gave us the best cruise we have ever experienced. It was a ten day cruise of French Polynesia on the R3. We wanted very much to make a...

My wife and I are taking our grandaughter to Tahiti as her college graduation present in May 2008. We have a 14 hour layover in Papeete on our return from our cruise and would like some suggestions as to something to do that might be different from...

Hello everyone, I'm trying to plan a honeymoon to Tahiti this August and I'm trying to figure out the best way to get from island to island. I found some cruises that do this (Tua/Tia Moana, Gaigin, etc.) but I'm wondering if there are other ways. ...

We are planning on traveling to these islands in December of 2008. Has anyone visited any of the Marquesas? Tell us what you saw, what tours or hikes taken? Hotels and meals? Thanks.

A show that I tried out for called Endurance is filming in Fiji for the next few weeks. Filming should start around the 14th and contestants should arrive in a couple days. It's kind of like Survivor for teenagers. I know that they usually have a...

Has anyone dived the Cooks? I mean, Raro and Atutaki. I know it is not 'world class' diving as other locations in the South Pacific are...but I wanna see the topside of this island chain. I would be interested in 'typing' at someone who has...

When travelling from Tribe Wanted three days ago boat we passed a tiny island called Katawaqa. There was someone filming on the island and just a girl there. We weren't up close but I was wondering if anyone here knew what was being filmed? The boat...

Am traveling to Tahiti, Bora Bora, Rarotonga, Huahine Raiatea and Moorea On the Tahitian Princess in mid October of this year. Would appreciate any information that anyone may have to share with me. This would include comments on the ship, land...

Bula....looking for information on the "Fiji Palms". We booked a timeshare week during Christmas but can't find any information on the place as far as what star rating it may have. Also need to know about phone calls to the U.S. mainland, most...

Thinking of going to Moorea and Bora Bora for are honneymoon in May. Would like to know what meals coast and the best way to go. We have gotten A price of about $6000 for 10 days. That is from LA. It includes 4 nights in Bora Bora and 5 in Moorea....

We're planning a trip to Savusavu this coming January/February. Can anyone give us details of what the weather is expected to be during that season?

Just came back from the island of Tahiti. Yes the food is very expensive. We found the people only speak french, and the things are more than expensive to buy. Weather was good, a little rain. We flew Tahiti Nue, very good and a lot...

Looking for feedback on either Qamea Island Resort or the Tavanui Island Resort. They both look great in pics, but hard to tell. I've read the Tavanui has a decent amount of crime and that the resort is sandwiched between a campground and another...