Bonjour,
Je suis en train d'organiser mon voyage de noces et on va aller à Hawaii. On a choisi une croisière sur le Pride of America de NCL mais la croisière est de 7 jours et nous on reste 10 jours à Hawaii. On a donc besoin d'un hôtel à Waikiki pour dormir une nuit avant notre croisière et une nuit après. Nous voulons un hotel près de la plage mais pas obligé d'être sur la plage directement. Nous n, avons pas un énorme budget!!!!
Nous avons fait le tour des hotels et à date nous avons trouvé les 2 suivants:
Aqua Waikiki Wave Parc Shore Waikiki
Nous hésitons vraiment entre les deux alors j'aimerais savoir lequel vous me conseillé. Ils sont semblement paraeil mais le Aqua est un peu plus cher mais quand même dans le budget.
Je ne connais pas les hôtels que vous mentionnez, mais je peux vous suggérer le Waikiki Sand Villa, dont les tarifs ne sont pas très élevés. En plus, ils ont le petit-déjeuner. La plage est à qq min de marche, et le canal est juste à côté.
Bonjour Chatou, je trouve ca drôle que vous alliez à Hawaii pour votre voyage de noces car nous aussi également nous allons faire une croisière dans les îles d'Hawaii pour notre voyage de noce. Quelle est la date de votre mariage? nous c'est le 11 août. Nous avons réservé une chambre dans un hôtel à Honolulu pour la veille du départ de notre croisière et également réservé pour une semaine lors du retour de la croisîère à ce même hôtel, y paraît qu'il est très bien.
De quel endroit partez-vous? ca serait le fun si on se mariait la même journée . Nous nous partons de Montréal.
Donne-moi de tes nouvelles !😏
Hawaii est vraiment une belle destination pour les voyages de noces, une destination de rêves pour nous!!! Nous, nous nous marions le 1 sept et nous partons pour Hawaii le 7 sept. Nous faisons une croisière de 7 jours sur le Pride of América de NCL puis nous couchons 1 nuit avant et 1 nuit après la croisière à Waikiki beach. Notre hotel est le Park Shore Waikiki. Il êst super bien situé, l'hôtel est directement sur la plage mais séparée d'une rue. Il paraît que les chambres sont un peu petite mais ça ne nous dérange pas car on va pas être souvent dans la chambre de toute façon. J'ai lu que vous partez aussi en croisière, quel bateau avez-vous choisi? Est-ce votre première croisière? Nous oui, alors si vous avez des petits trucs à nous donner sur les croisières, ils seront bien appréciés 🙂. À Waikiki, vous allez rester dans quel hotel?
Nous somes de Québec alors nous décollons de Québec. En plus, notre vol était moins cher de Québec que de Montréal donc on en a profité!!!!
Nous avons déjà commencé à regarder les excursions que nous allons faire sur les différentes iles. Y'en a tellement qu'on aurait le goût de tous les faire mais c'est pas possible. En plus, on veut pas être booké du matin jusqu'au soir question de relaxer un peu. Moi, ça va être mes seules 3 sem de vacances de cette été alors je veux bien en profiter. À date, on sait qu'on veut aller voir les volcans sur Big Island quandon va être à Hilo (on va probablement louer une voiture). À Maui, on va louer une voiture pour faire la route de Hana. À Kauai, on va faire un tour de Cessna de 1h et survoller tout l'ile au complet. Ça l'air telement capotant qu'on peut pas paser à côté de ça. En plus, 80% de Kauai ne ce fait pas en auto donc pour découvrir l'ile et ses beautés on est mieux du haut des airs. On sait aussi qu'on veut prendre un petit cours de surf mais on sait pas ou encore.
Alors voilà un peu le programme de notre voyage.
À la prochaine
Je suis contente que tu es pris le temps de me répondre. Comme je te disais ns ns marions le 11 août et nous partons le 12 de l'aéroport de Montréal car le départ de la croisière se fait le 13 .Donc nous couchons le 12 à l'Hôtel Renaissance Waikiki à Honolulu .Il est situé sur le bord de la mer, y paraît que c'est là que l'émission Hawai Five O se faisait là. Au retour de la croisière nous demeurons toute la semaine à ce même hôtel.
Nous avons réservé les chambres d'hôtels en même même temps que la croisière donc c'est la compagnie Norvégien qui eux réservent des chambres à cet hôtel pour ceux qui arrivent avant la croisière mais je crois que ns ns sommes fait avoir car lorsque je suis allée sur le site de l'hôtel sur le net c'était moins cher pour plus (car on aurait pu avoir une cuisinette) et en plus on aurait pu disposer d'une voiture 🙁. Mais c'est trop tard, le mal est fait.
Le nom de notre bateau est le Pride of Hawaii. Il a été construit en 2006, donc pas vieux du tout. Juste une chose que je désire c'est d'être plus chanceuse que la dernière croisière que j'ai faite (il y a deux ans, ns sommes allés dans les Caraibes, mon chum m'avait donné ca comme cadeau de Noël, ne sachant pas que j'avais le mal de mer loll mais avec les petits collants qui se vendent maintenant j'ai pu passer au travers sans aucun mal de coeur, c'est fabuleux )car ns étions le seul couple qui parlions français sur le bateau, pour mon chum c'est pas grave mais moi je ne suis pas bilingue alors je peux comprendre ce que les gens disent un peu mais je ne peux entretenir une conversation.
Comme vous, nous aussi ns désirons aller voir des volcans, visiter Pearl Harbor, il y a aussi je crois un sous-marin qui nous fait voir plein de choses dans la mer tel un bâteau échoué pendant la guerre .
Naturellement c'est bien beau tout ca mais ca va dépendre de nos moyens aussi car le fait de demeurer une semaine de plus après la croisière ca coûte pas mal cher et en plus des dépenses du mariage (sans savoir si on va arriver dans le trou 😏 car on devrait être au moins 180 personnes. Je pense à tout ca et je suis déjà essouflée loll.
Je trouve ca le fun que ns vivions pas mal la même chose. Ca serait plaisant si ca vous dis qu'on se rencontre avant le voyage pour en discuter et ns en revenant on pourrait vs montrer nos films et photos.
Alors je te souhaite une bonne soirée et au plaisir de te relire.
Il me reste une nuit à booker causé par un changement de programme. Pouvez-vous me suggérer un hotel bien situé pour accéder à l'aéroport le matin probablement…
J'ai programmé un séjour sur Hawaï et je suis à la recherche d'un hôtel avec parking gratuit si possible. D'avance merci pour la réponse. Bien cordialement, VP
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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! 😎🙂
