🙂 Bonjour
Est-ce que quelqu'un connait un Hôtel tout inclus Bon rapport qualité prix à Bora Bora ( si je ne fait pas erreur c en Polynésie)
Si oui...quel est le nom de l'hôtel et quel est le prix environ!!!! pour un 3 et demi ou 4 étoiles.
Merçi à l'avance 😉
Si tu vas en Polynésie et seulement sur une île je te conseille plutôt d'aller à Moorea ou Huahine (proche de Tahiti passage obligé pour les vols internationaux)
Si tu veus te reposer et profiter des joies du lagon, Le relais Mahana sur la pointe sud de Huahine iti est très bien situé (la plage de sable, ce qui est rare pour cette catégorie d'hôtel est aux pieds des fare) et correspond au type de logement que tu cherches, avec en plus un bon restaurant.
Bora posséde un très beau lagon et de très nombreuse infrastuctures hôtelières, mais est trop fréquentée et il y est difficile de prendre une photo sans avoir un bungalow sur pilotis.
Mais l'idéal pour la polynésie c'est de visiter plusieurs îles qui ont chacune leur charme.
Mais attention celui qui voudrait passer ces journées à visiter des musées et faire la fête toute la nuit en boite, il vaut mieux éviter la Polynésie.
Par contre si tu recherche le calme, la sérénité, et les plaisirs nautiques c'est l'endroit idéal. par exemple à rangiroa.
Novembre est une période très peu fréquentée.
La polynésie est effectivement une destination assez onéreuse en général.
Mais on peut faire baisser le côut d'un séjour de divers façons.
Se loger dans les pensions de famille où l'acceuil est souvent chaleureux, se nourrir daans des roulottes, se déplacer en bateau entre les îles plutôt qu'en avion (mais c'est plus long) louer des scooters plutôt que des voitures (heu... on dit des chars chez vous ?)
Je ne connais pas le prix du vol à partir du canada, pour Paris Papeete, cela nous avait couté 1000 euros par personne.
Et puis nous avons été dans des hôtels de bonne qualité, et dans de bons restaurants (les larmes de chocolats au relais Mahahna Hummm !!)
On a voulu ce faire plaisir. mais ça augmente la note.
Bah, on a qu'une vie (parfois cete pensée m'obsède...)
Notre prochain voyage, avec ma femme, c'est Madagascar, la grande îles.
Ah si tu vas à rangiroa, essaye de trouver jean pierre et son bateau le "tereva tane e vahine" pour qu'il t'emmène à l'île aux récifs pour manger des oursins frais.
Les oursins c'est pas terrible, mais une fois la bas, tu n'a plus envie de repartir.
Bonjour, j'ai séjourné à l'hotel Mahana en 2000 et je suis d'accord avec toi, bon hotel, bon restau et endroit exceptionnel au bord du lagon . J'ai aussi séjourné sur un motu motu Paradis pas très loin du motu aéroport, joli mais confort spartiate et nourriture basique
Bonjour!
je connais Bora Bora, et ses hôtels... tous aussi luxueux les uns que les autres!!! La formule de Cuba ou la Rep Dom... de "tout inclus" n'existe pas en Polynésie... là bàs, ce sont de bien plus petites stuctures, et Bora Bora est absolument "hors de prix" pour y passer une semaine... la plupart des gens y passent 3 nuits maximum!
Tu ne trouveras pas, à ma connaissance, de formule "club" avec de nombreuses activités en Polynésie en général...
Et cela car les gens qui partent là bas, font au moins 3 ou 4 îles pendant leur séjour... ce que je te conseille fortement, elles sont si différentes. Mes chouchous : Moorea, Huahine et Fakarava... dans les Tuamotus... extraordinaire.
Joyeux Noël
DIMDAM a raison, pour une formule tout inclus, c'est le club med. J'avais préféré l'hotel sympa, chambre "faré", ambiance simple et décontractée, mais j'y suis allée il y a maintenant 7 ans, et malgré mes nombreux autres voyages à travers le monde, je n'ai plus jamais revu d'aussi beaux paysages.. Ah... BORA BORA la couleur du lagon te
te crève les yeux !! pas moins de 5 couleurs !! de l'eau transparente au bord de la plage, puis un bleu ciel, ensuite un bleu turquoise, un bleu marine qui vire ensuite au vert emeraude... tout simplement magique !! Puis MOOREA l'ile soeur de tahiti, plus montagneuse, une vue panoramique sur la baie de cook à couper le souffle..
ensuite HUAHINE, plus sauvage, peut etre plus touristique depuis.. c'est l'ile de la vanille...
Au loin de MOOREA, il y a aussi l'atoll de TETIAORA à l'époque désertée de tout tourisme, seulement quelques bateaux pour la journée et là attention à ceux qui veulent y faire escapade, sachez qu'il n'y a pas de passe donc il fallait sauter la barrière de corail avec un zodiac !! pas évidente du tout, surtout que lorsque l'on est en pleine mer, çà bouge beaucoup !! mais dès que l'on débarque, le REVE !!! des plages désertes, la nature, les cocotiers, puis en traversant à pied le lagon en un quart d'heure, une autre ile " l'ile aux oiseaux", protégée, toutes sortes d'oiseaux qui se reproduisent et pondent leurs oeux sur le sable, donc on marche dans l'eau pour éviter de les écraser et toute cette superbe nature qui vous ensorcelle..
C'est vrai que c'est un voyage onéreux, parce qu'une fois sur place il faut profiter des excursions qui ne sont pas données, mais bon, une fois dans sa vie vivre quelques jours dans le jardin d'eden, çà vaut le coup !!
Et puis le voyage qui est long 22 heures de vol au départ de paris, avec une escale technique soit à los angeles soit à san francisco, puis le décalage horaire 12H
Quand il est midi à tahiti, il est minuit à paris... Le secret pour s'en remettre à l'arrivée, ne pas dormir de toute la journée et piquer le nez dans son assiette à 19H, le lendemain çà va tout seul...une fois ce cap passé çà roule, au retour c'est un peu plus difficile.
Si vous vous décidez pour cette destination, vous ferez un merveilleux voyage soyez en certaine !!!!
Bonne année à vous et à tous !😉😉
FLAVIA
ns voudrions savoir si vs etes finalement ete et comment sa ces passe votre sejour la-bas
sa tu etes mieux que vous aviez imaginer
par raport au pris et les activite a faire
merci🙂
Bonjour
Bora est La destination la plus chere de Polynesie, beaucoup d'hotel à plusieurs étoiles...seul reste les pension de famille aux prix abordables, mais a savoir que tous est cher la bas, location de voiture repas artisanat, magasin d'alimentation ect.
Maintenant il y a un ferry qui fait les iles sous le vent 2 fois par semaine.
Travailler, étudier et vivre à l'étranger › Polynésie Française · 17 replies
J'aimerais savoir si ici quelqu'un connaît cet hôtel, le Taha'a, (ici: le site), c'est un Relais&Châteaux près de Raiatea, je me demandais si quelqu'un connaît…
J'ai un gros problème: je recherche qqun qui partirais ce dimanche pour papeete car je pars m'installer à bora bora, et j'ai une valise cabine en trop!! si…
Travailler, étudier et vivre à l'étranger › Polynésie Française · 4 replies
J'ai le projet d'aller faire un stage de 6 mois à Tahiti (ou Moorea...) à l'hotel Intercontinental (je suis dans une école hôtelière). Mais je ne connais rien…
I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the scattered info out there and I'm struggling to organize my solo trip to French Polynesia. I'm all about snorkeling—no hiking for me—so it's all about the water, water, water... I'd love to meet whales (what's the best season?), stay with locals or in budget guesthouses (I'm pretty low-key, no worries about comfort), and most importantly, be as close to the coral reefs as possible (all day long...).
I'm retired, so I've got plenty of time...
If you can help, it would mean the world to me.
Thanks everyone! !
Hi,
I'm planning a trip to this region in November. My initial plan was Adelaide-Darwin by van, but I'm worried about those critters. I'm now considering staying in hotels instead, but for the Red Centre, camping is more practical... if we overlook those pests.
What do you think? Thanks.
Hi there,
I’m reaching out because I’m finally living my dream later this year, and I could really use your advice!
On December 26th, I’m flying to Tahiti, then Moorea, and finally Bora-Bora.
Since I’ll be staying in Bora-Bora for several days, I’d love to take a day trip to another island: either Maupiti or Tahaa-Raiatea (my top picks...).
My issue is that the schedules for getting to Tahaa and then to Raiatea don’t quite work for me. Here are the two options I’ve looked into:
**Option 1: Day trip to Tahaa-Raiatea**
- Morning departure at 7:00 AM to Tahaa from Vaitape (I’ll be staying on a motu, so I need to check if there’s a shuttle connecting the motu to Vaitape early enough).
- Arrival at 8:15 AM in Poutoru, Tahaa. Tour of the island, visit to a vanilla plantation.
- Hire a "private" boat to Raiatea around 12:00–1:00 PM.
- Tour of Raiatea.
- Departure at 4:00 PM from Uturoa (Raiatea) back to Bora-Bora.
**Option 2: Day trip to Maupiti**
- Morning departure from Bora-Bora at 8:30 AM.
- Arrival in Maupiti at 10:05 AM. Visit the island and the motus.
- Return in the evening at 4:00 PM.
My questions:
- Will I have enough time to explore Tahaa-Raiatea from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM?
- Car rental? Bike rental? For all three islands...
- Time lost during rentals?
- Distance between rental shops and the ports where I arrive?
- For Tahaa and Raiatea, should I hire a guide? Would that be better organized, meaning no car rental needed, to save time or explore the island on my own?
- Finally, what do you think of these three islands and their points of interest? Which would you choose between Maupiti and Tahaa-Raiatea?
If you can shed some light on this, I’d be so grateful!!!!!!!
I can’t wait to hear your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and advice!
Hello! We’re heading to the Marquesas in July-August and I’d love to know if it’s possible, for a fee, to do a leg of the journey on the Aranui—like from Hiva Oa to Fatu Hiva, or Nuku Hiva to Ua Pou, or even Ua Pou to Ua Huka? Sure, there are shuttles twice a week with Codim connecting these islands, but the schedules won’t be known until two months in advance, and I need to book flights and hotels much earlier than that. So, what’s the best way to handle this?
Looking forward to your replies—thanks in advance!
Elisabeth Marcel
babeth.marcel@yahoo.fr
Hi there,
I’d like to go to French Polynesia.
I found round-trip flights for 650 € with Air Caraïbes.
That seems really cheap—anyone here who can tell me about this airline if you’ve flown with them before?
Thanks in advance for your help!
Hi everyone. I’ve got a round-trip ticket to Perth for 4 weeks. Is it better to stay on the west coast the whole time?
Or should I grab a round-trip to the east coast?
Or even head over to NZ as well?
Thanks for your tips.
We’re crossing New Zealand next April and we’re wondering which to choose between exploring Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound.
The first is more well-known, famous, and popular, a UNESCO natural heritage site, while the second can be just as spectacular—bigger, harder to access, and less touristy.
Thanks for your thoughts!
I’ve blocked out 3 weeks at the end of March/beginning of April, arriving in Sydney and departing from Adelaide while following the coast.
Kangaroo Island is a bit of a question mark for me. If I go, I can dedicate 2.5 days to it. Is it worth the time and the cost? I’ve read plenty of travel journals highlighting the landscapes and wildlife, but I’m sure I’ll see plenty of that along my route anyway. I’m not factoring in the financial side (which isn’t negligible for KI), but I’d rather not be disappointed. What are the real added values of KI, especially since the island has been affected by fires? I’ve also come across people online calling it a tourist trap. For example, I ruled out Phillip Island because it felt too organized and structured. Sorry if I’m opening Pandora’s box here!
Hi! I just spent a month in New Caledonia (backpacking/tent) and I know some of you were looking for info on accommodations and itineraries, so feel free to reach out if you want me to share my little experience. Just to say—New Caledonia is AMAZING!!!
Hi there,
I just got back from two weeks in Fiji, and I noticed the forum discussions here are a bit outdated (the most recent ones are from 2017).
So feel free to ask if you'd like an update!
Hi,
I’m heading to Viti Levu, the main island, for a few days’ vacation.
I usually rent a two-wheeler to keep some independence.
On several forums, people advised against it—first because it’s not really the local culture, and also because of the road conditions and local driving habits.
But I’m a bit wary of English-language forums where the typical vacation is just airport-resort-airport with a taxi in between.
Can you confirm if it’s really that risky compared to, say, Southeast Asia? What are the alternatives? Buses, taxis?
Thanks!
I’m planning and budgeting a trip to Australia for August 2026, lasting 40 days.
Here’s the current itinerary:
Arrival at Port Macquarie Airport in New South Wales and return from Cairns Airport in Queensland.
- South West Rock
- Cap Ridge Park
- Springbrook Park
- Stradbroke Island
- Maleny
- Noosa
- Rainbow Beach
- K’Gari
- Gladstone
- Heron Island
- Airlie Beach
- Townsville
- Magnetic Island
- Cairns
- Cape Tribulation
My main issue is transport to cover all of this.
The first leg is already tricky—I haven’t found a way to rent a car in Port Macquarie and drop it off in South West Rock.
And if we keep the vehicle until Cleveland (8 days) before taking the ferry to Stradbroke Island, it’s already around 1000 €.
- Are there any systems where we could buy a vehicle in Port Macquarie and be sure it’s bought back at the end of the trip in Cairns?
- Do you know of any Australian online car rental sites?
As for trains, they’re not really an option for our stay in New South Wales.
In Queensland, I found the Queensland Rail Travel website with a Brisbane–Cairns line, but trains don’t run every day.
- Do you know of any other train companies in Queensland that connect coastal cities from Brisbane to Cairns?
For flights, I checked Queensland with Qantas, and most routes require a stopover in Brisbane, which wastes a lot of time, and the prices are still high.
Do you know of any low-cost airlines for domestic flights in Australia?
2025 is shaping up to be amazing, as I’m lucky enough to be planning a 6-week trip to Polynesia.
I wanted to buy the *Guide du Routard* (my favorite), but I discovered there isn’t one for this destination. And the *Lonely Planet* is from 2022, which I feel is already a bit outdated.
So I’m looking for other resources: in your opinion, what’s the best paper guide, and most importantly, what online resources have you used to prepare a trip to Polynesia?
My wife, our 3-year-old son, and I are planning a trip along Australia’s East Coast, leaving in early October and returning in mid-November. The plan is to do a 4-week road trip in a campervan, then settle down for about ten days.
The question I’m asking myself is: which way should we go? From Sydney to Cairns or the other way around? Despite all the documentation I’ve read, I’m still struggling to decide the best direction based on the climate at that time and swimming conditions.
Up north, the weather will be warmer, and the water too, unlike the south. However, in the north, there are swimming restrictions, especially because of jellyfish, whereas in the south, there seems to be less danger (apart from sharks, maybe). Are there many protected beaches in the north where we can swim safely?
Also, I should consider that in the south, the Great Barrier Reef no longer protects the beaches, so I imagine there are fewer calm spots for swimming?
I’d love any tips or advice you can share, and thanks in advance!
Hi there,
for a 6-month trip to Australia and NZ starting in NOVEMBER, I’d like to visit PNG and the Solomon Islands. Has anyone already explored these two countries?
How can you travel solo there—transport, accommodation, banking, safety—and what’s the best way to get there from AUS?
Thanks for any tips! Are there any French-language sites about these destinations?
Cheers,
jps
Hi there,
I’m leaving on March 4th for Australia from Réunion Island, landing in Perth, then a road trip down to Melbourne before flying out to Vietnam on April 15th.
I’d like to visit Perth and the surrounding area, then head southwest to Margaret River, Albany, Esperance, and back to Perth to catch a flight to Adelaide. From there, I’ll make my way to Melbourne.
1/ What do you think of this itinerary?
2/ For flights, are there any domestic airlines worth prioritizing for good prices?
3/ I’m planning to rent a car after exploring Perth and the area—I’m traveling solo. Any rental companies you’d recommend, as well as nice hotels, B&Bs, or hostels?
4/ Any tips, good deals, or info are welcome—don’t hesitate to share!
Thanks in advance.
I’m planning a solo trip from April 16th to June 2nd!
I have to work for 3 weeks in Papeete when I arrive in French Polynesia, so I can only explore on the weekends (3-day weekends). For my first weekend, I’ll visit Tahiti; my second weekend will be dedicated to Moorea, and the last weekend to Huahine.
After my work period, I’ll continue with my vacation and keep exploring:
Maupiti - 4 nights
Raiatea - 3 nights (including a day trip to Tahaa)
Bora Bora - 3 nights
Rangiroa - 4 nights (could do 3)
Tikehau - 2 nights (could do 3)
Fakarava - 3 nights
For activities, I’m mostly interested in discovering the islands, hiking, and observing wildlife.
I’m not a diver, but I plan to do a beginner’s dive once I’m there. I love snorkeling, though, and I’m wondering if I’m spending too much time in the Tuamotus, which are famous for diving from what I’ve seen.
For travel between the islands, I’ve already looked into the Bora Tuamotu Max pass, which seems like the best option, but I’d love advice on replacing it with one or more ferries.
What do you think? I’m struggling to finalize my itinerary.
We’ll be in Adelaide from February 24th to March 4th and we’d like to spend 3 days and 2 nights on Kangaroo Island.
Any recommendations?
We always travel with simple accommodations
Hi everyone, we're heading to Australia next month. We have 7 days to go from Adelaide to Melbourne via the Great Ocean Road. Should we visit Kangaroo Island or not? We can't decide! Thanks for your advice.
We really want to see kangaroos and koalas in their natural habitat.
Hi everyone,
I’m heading to NZ at the end of January.
It’s peak season—do you think it’s necessary to book activities in advance (like a cruise to Milford Sound), or is it not essential?
Thanks
We’ll be in New Zealand starting March 15th. We’re considering renting a car from Christchurch to Auckland. We’ve read that a lot of ferries have been canceled—is that true? Would it be better to rent one car in the South Island and another in the North Island? Thanks, and happy New Year!
Hi,
When I hear our French friends talk about them, they’re the most beautiful islands in the world.
For those of you who’ve traveled extensively, is that really the case?
Are the prices for accommodation, even basic ones, justified? Isn’t a room in a family-run guesthouse at 150/200 € a bit much?
Are there other islands in Polynesia (non-French) that are just as "paradise-like" but more affordable?
I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Hi everyone,
A quick introduction. I'm 27, I live in Picardy, and I'm getting married in 2017. We'd like to spend our honeymoon in French Polynesia for 3 weeks.
I'm open to all kinds of advice!!!
I think we'll use a travel agency because our work schedules don't leave us much time to organize the trip... Unless I change my mind! ;-)
But we don’t want our trip to turn into tourist clichés—we really don’t like that. That said, we *do* want to see those postcard-perfect beaches and landscapes!
We don’t dive, but I think we’ll try a beginner’s dive, and maybe even get our Level 1 certification, depending on how it goes (I read some comments about it on this forum).
Anyway, I’m looking for any information and internet links to make this trip a success.
This is THE trip of a lifetime, and it has to be perfect!
Thanks for your help!
I’m also checking out the different threads about Polynesia on this forum ;-)
Hi everyone,
What great news to read that Voyage Forum is back up and running—I’m so happy! 🙂 I need some advice for a trip we’re planning in 2025: New Caledonia and Australia.
We’ll arrive in Australia on September 1, 2025, and the plan is to spend 2 nights in Melbourne to explore the city, then rent a car to drive from Melbourne to Sydney, where we’ll arrive on September 12. Unfortunately, we won’t have time for the Great Ocean Road
I’ve checked several blogs for this route and here’s the itinerary I’ve put together:
9/4: Melbourne to Philip Island (140 km) – 1 night
9/5: Philip Island to Wilsons Promontory National Park – 2 nights
9/7: Raymond Island (free ferry to cross a 200 m sea channel) – Lakes Entrance – 1 night
9/8: Drive to Narooma (stop at Quarry Beach) – 1 night at "Bodalla Park Forest Rest Area"
9/9: Batemans Bay – Pebbly Beach – Dolphin Point – Jervis Bay – 1 night (to be found)
9/10: Jervis Bay and surroundings – 1 night at Bendeela Picnic Area
9/11: Blue Mountains National Park (1 hour from Sydney) – 1 night (to be found)
9/12: Arrival in Sydney
I know we won’t be able to see everything, and this 9-day route is just a starting point. The goal is to avoid rushing—if we see a place we like, we’ll stop, even if it means seeing less. A vacation where we don’t watch the clock too much! 🙂
Does this route (a mix of several blogs where not all stops are noted) seem realistic or too ambitious? Are there certain spots that are more worth prioritizing over the ones I’ve listed? For example, in one of the blogs I read, travelers skipped Blue Mountains National Park because they chose another site (which I’ve forgotten 😎).
For accommodation, we’ll likely be camping (free or paid), so if you have any suggestions, I’d love to hear them! 😎
Our arrival in Sydney on September 12 depends on my hope to participate in the marathon on September 15, 2025. After that, we’ll leave Sydney on September 17 for Ayers Rock.
Thanks in advance for your tips and ideas—it’s always tricky to plan a route from a distance when time is limited.
And long live this site, which I’ve missed so much since 2020! 😎🙂
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Première fois en Polynésie françaiseFR
Croisière aux îles Marquises et HuahineFR
Les Australes: un archipel singulier et méconnuFR
Retour aux MarquisesFR
Quelles îles et dans quel ordre pour visiter la PolynésieFR
De Tahiti aux Marquises en passant par les Tuamotus et les AustralesFR
