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Bonjour,

J'ai une question qui m'intrigue depuis un certain temps, que font les civils américains à Haïti (un des pays le plus pauvre au monde) il y a plus dix milles avant la crise...Du business ? Quels business ?

Le voyage c'est la nourriture de l'esprit.

Touristes, routards, voyageurs, vacanciers de tous les pays,

Toute la beauté du monde nous la devons à nos tyrans.

Ils nous ont légué des trésors architecturaux inestimables partout et à toutes les époques. Sans leur héritage nous ne serions rien, bien de nos voyages seraient sans saveur. La liste de ces incontournables joyaux est interminable. Des pyramides d’Egypte, de la Rome antique, des temples pré-colombiens ruisselants du sang humain sacrificiel, des grandiloquentes cathédrales gothiques lorsque l’Eglise régnait au-dessus des rois, de la plus belle banlieue parisienne à l’ouest imprégnée du temps du roi soleil, de Paris avec Napoléon III / Haussmann, des splendides villes coloniales latino-américaines, de la sculpturale Saint Petersbourg sortie d’un ignoble marécage par le si cruel tsar Pierre le Grand jusqu’aux délires modernistes des roitelets absolus du Golfe avec Dubaï ...

A coté de tout cela, que nous lègue nos démocraties où il fait si bon vivre : quelques tours d’affaires, des rues piétonnes, des villes qui par leur ordonnancement et leurs rond-points finissent bien souvent par se ressembler et un art contemporain devenu invisible confiné à quelques initiés du monde de la finance.

Le monde du voyage serait-il en mal de nouveaux tyrans obligeant les artistes à peindre de grandes fresques de leur épopée légendaire à la vue de tous, capables de percer des canaux colossaux en plein désert, d'élever des temples délirants à leur gloire, des tours de Babel...

La démocratie rime-t-elle avec banalité? est-elle le fossoyeur de la poésie du voyage?

Bonjour à toutes et à tous,

Comme vous pouvez le lire dans mon titre, je prépare actuellement un voyage en Floride avec mon mari et mes deux ados pour les vacances de Pâques 2015.

Je sais que j'y réfléchi très tôt mais au vu du budget à réunir, je préfère planifier à l'avance.

Donc, nous avons prévu de consacrer la moitié de notre séjour aux parcs d'attractions et l'autre à faire Miami, les Everglades et la côte ouest de la Floride.

Pour cela, j'ai glané des tas d'informations sur le net. Je sais plus ou moins le budget nécessaire et notre planning est bien avancé.

Pourquoi ce message alors ? Eh bien, j'aimerai beaucoup partager avec des personnes qui envisageraient le même voyage, échanger nos informations, nos idées, nos trouvailles... pour enrichir nos projets respectifs. Et partager également l'euphorie des préparatifs 🙂

Bien évidemment, je ne suis pas fermée et serai même ravie de connaître les expériences de ceux ayant déjà fait ce voyage. Notamment concernant le temps à cette époque de l'année, les fréquentations des parcs, la location de villa à Kissimmee, les Everglades (à vélo, à pied ou en airboat par exemple)...

Voilà, n'hésitez donc pas à participer !!!

Bonjour

Voilà bientôt un mois que je suis arrivé sur le caillou, J ai rapidement commencé le boulot ( lendemain de mon arrivée🙁...) je ne suis pas passé par l'auberge de jeunesse... Le truc c'est qu'à ce jour je trouve ( selon mon vécu jusqu ici bien entendu) que les échanges et les contacts en particulier "inter-communauté" sont difficiles, je n 'ai peut être pas frappé encore aux bonnes portes..? en tout cas je ne me reconnais pas ( sans faire de généralité bien sur) dans le coté cote d'azur fricé, à fond sur l'image dans lequel évoluent une grande partie des "métro" (mais pas que..)! Je suis sur qu il y a d'autre façon de vivre et d'être en cette magnifique région...Alors si des personnes simples et ouvertes " Casse pas la tête" qui se fichent de quelle communauté on est issu mais dont l'importance c'est qui on est et non ce que l'on possède, souhaitent aller prendre un verre ou me filer des conseils sur les lieux ou plans sympas faîtes moi signe😉!!

Hello everyone! Who wants to join me for 3 weeks in French Polynesia in September 2027? I’m passionate about snorkeling and dreaming of lagoons, especially swimming with whales (that’s why I’m going in September). I already have a rough idea of which islands to visit and explore—we’ll just need to fine-tune it, of course. I’m not super keen on long hikes, but I do enjoy a good stroll. A few visits here and there, discovering local customs, crafts, songs, and dances, etc... Accommodation with locals or in cozy guesthouses—no overwater hotels or fancy restaurants. The famous *roulottes* (food trucks) will do the trick, or eating with locals depending on where we stay. Small, typical restaurants are great too. Renting a car or scooter if necessary (the catch is I’ve never ridden a scooter before… not helpful, lol). We’ll plan the trip together to make sure it aligns with our dreams and desires. This is a once-in-a-lifetime journey, and I’m excited to share it, exchange ideas and impressions, and just enjoy it all in harmony, with conviviality and respect. Here’s my message in a bottle… looking forward to hearing from you!

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 wanted to know the best snorkeling spots in Tuamotu since I unfortunately don’t have enough time to do everything—I’ll have to pick and choose. Thanks in advance for your help!

hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone has already used the EasyTahiti agency and what you thought of it thanks in advance for your feedback

We’ve booked a 15-day cruise to the Marquesas and Society Islands on the PAUL GAUGUIN. Is it possible to get information about the excursions organized by Ponant? Can we do them ourselves or through a local agency? How do we organize these excursions from France?

Thanks so much!

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!

There's a Black Friday deal called the "Tuatea Pass 7 islands 30 days" for 20,000 XPF on Apetahi Express's website. I'd like to know the conditions of this offer. Will I be able to use this pass in June and July 2026, and can I take any boat? Also, how do I book the boat tickets? Thanks for getting back to me quickly, as this offer is only valid for a few days. I’ve contacted Apetahi Express and Tuatea, but they’re not responding to my questions.

Hi there,

Has anyone here taken the cruise to the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia with the cruise line Aranui?

Hello,

My husband and I are heading to French Polynesia on August 21st for a cruise on the ARANUI 5 to the Marquesas Islands. If anyone has taken this cruise recently or during the late August/early September period, I’d love to hear your impressions and any practical details. Thanks for your feedback! Elettra69

We're heading to Tahiti in October and want to rent a car at the airport to then head to Moorea. Any tips for the rental? Thanks

I’m turning 65 and I’ve had enough! Enough of France that no longer feels like my France, enough of our societies that are too civilized, too globalized, too complicated... I’d love to find a little quiet corner to spend my final years. A beautiful, warm spot where dogs can still run freely, where social media doesn’t matter, where money isn’t supposedly the key to happiness, where there aren’t 10,000 people per square meter, no cars, no noise! Just a tiny garden, a cabin, a stretch of beach nearby, kind and smiling people, a little café to hang out in, and good fruit that still tastes like something... I mean, I’m not asking for the moon here, am I? I don’t need much, right? Who’s got some good ideas for me? I already know it’s not in Europe, not in the United States, not in Australia, and probably not in Africa. Can’t wait to read your suggestions! =D Chiffonnade

Hello!

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.

Can’t wait to read your replies!

Thanks!!

Celia

Hello, and happy New Year to all travelers!

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?

Thanks!

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,

I’d like to share the misadventure I had a few days ago when returning from French Polynesia.

It’s 10:30 PM on October 29, 2024. My wife and I just had an incredible trip and are about to face the gray skies of Paris again. We decide to buy two bottles of Mana'O rum as a souvenir from the Tahiti Dutyfree shop. The staff is charming, the price attractive, everything goes smoothly. They give us our products in a special customs bag—all good. Then my wife has a doubt: we’re transiting through the US, will the bottles make it through customs?

That’s when the trouble starts. I go back to the counter to confirm everything is in order and the products will pass through. They reassure me, explaining that with the special bag, there won’t be any issues. My wife checks customer reviews that say otherwise, so I go back. Again, they tell me there won’t be a problem and that they’ve never received complaints or negative feedback. After half an hour, I return, thinking I’d rather not take the risk. This time, they insist there won’t be a problem and even tell me that if US customs confiscate the bottles, they’ll refund me in full upon presenting the receipt and proof of confiscation: “contact us on Facebook, we’ll refund you.”

Ten hours later, I’m standing in front of a customs officer who opens the hermetically sealed bag and runs my bottles through some kind of obscure machine. Each bottle is tested three times—each fails. I’m not the only one; many other travelers have their bottles confiscated too. Without hesitation, I grab my phone and document the scene with the officer’s permission.

A few days later, I contact Tahiti Dutyfree, and they refuse to refund the products, claiming responsibility lies with US customs. A misleading response, since it would mean absolving themselves of the responsibility of selling products banned from entering the US to customers who are *required* to bring these purchases into the country.

For the record, it’s impossible that the management of this shop isn’t aware of the issue. They continue selling these items to customers, fully knowing they’ll end up in a trash bin at Seattle or Los Angeles airports.

I’d like to warn Tahiti Dutyfree customers and travelers who might want to bring back this kind of souvenir from French Polynesia, so my experience can help others avoid getting scammed.

If you’ve also been a victim of this, don’t hesitate to reply to this post :) My poor bottles that will end up alone

The official ICAO-STEB duty-free bag

The US customs officer who let me capture this sweet moment