Mr. J wrote about our nicest hotel in 2015. The Intercontinental Thalasso Spa is right up there too. Actually looking back, I think this room was our nicest of 2015. This post is a tour of our stay at The Intercontinental Thalasso Spa. … [Read more...] about Intercontinental Thalasso Spa [Review]
French Polynesia
Intercontinental Le Moana Bora Bora
We stayed two nights at the Intercontinental Le Moana Bora Bora in August of 2015. This is our tour of the property. … [Read more...] about Intercontinental Le Moana Bora Bora
Bora Bora Montage [Video]
In August 2015, we stopped in French Polynesia. On this stop we visited Tahiti, Bora Bora and Moorea. … [Read more...] about Bora Bora Montage [Video]
Visiting Vaitape – The Main Town on Bora Bora
On our last trip to French Polynesia, we went to Bora Bora. Here are our thoughts on visiting Vaitape, the main town on Bora Bora. For most, Bora Bora is a honeymoon or romantic destination. For some, it has the reputation of Bore-a Bore-a, i.e., there is not much on the island but resorts. … [Read more...] about Visiting Vaitape – The Main Town on Bora Bora
Air Tahiti Nui Business Class Review – Papeete to Auckland
After a small break, I (Mrs. J) am back with an Air Tahiti Nui Business Class Review. Nothing really changed since our 2013 review of the new cabins. Although, this flight is at the Papeete Airport instead of LAX. … [Read more...] about Air Tahiti Nui Business Class Review – Papeete to Auckland
Review: Le Crusoe Guesthouse – the Unique Side of Bora Bora
We ended up staying in the Le Crusoe for one night on Bora Bora. The Le Crusoe is a guesthouse (pretty much a bed and breakfast) on the oceanside of Bora Bora. … [Read more...] about Review: Le Crusoe Guesthouse – the Unique Side of Bora Bora
August Summary Recap – Maui and French Polynesia
Lately, we have been doing a pretty good job of catching up on old posts. And by catching up, I mean I am writing about experiences in August. I put together a snapshot summary of our August in the form of an infographic. Well I should say, I finished the summary I started in September. Mostly, so I have a checklist for what I still need to write and eventually creating a … [Read more...] about August Summary Recap – Maui and French Polynesia
Sunset on Papeete Harbor, Tahiti, French Polynesia
When I left French Polynesia in July of 2013, I thought I would never be coming back. We took the last ferry from Moorea to Papeete Harbor. As we waited for the bags to come off the boat, I noticed a gorgeous, almost violent sunset. … [Read more...] about Sunset on Papeete Harbor, Tahiti, French Polynesia
How long do SPG and Amex Transfers to Hawaiian Airlines take?
I am in the middle of planning some travel for this summer and have two destinations in mind: Visiting Hawaii (especially the island of Maui) for the first time - and Re-visiting French Polynesia and staying on the island of Bora Bora using the free nights we have earned from the IHG Into the Nights promotion Because travel is for the summer, dates are pretty flexible … [Read more...] about How long do SPG and Amex Transfers to Hawaiian Airlines take?
[Friday Photo] Sunset over the Lagoon in Moorea, French Polynesia
Clouds make for better sunsets, but only to a certain extent. If you have storm clouds blocking the sun outright, you might have no sunset at all. If there are no clouds in the sky, you are limited by the amount of color you may see at sunset. Cumulus clouds are nice and attract light from the sun as it goes down and provide a contrast from the sky as the sunsets. … [Read more...] about [Friday Photo] Sunset over the Lagoon in Moorea, French Polynesia
