Why is
Tahiti one of my favorite places on the planet? It is so incredibly beautiful with the crystal clear waters of the protected lagoons,
the jagged peaks that the clouds rest on, then you’ve got
the people and culture! It all paints a picture
of perfection that you will fall in love with. I have
brought groups to Tahiti 12 times now. On our last 3 trips we actually snorkeled with humpback
whales and we will have that chance again!
This
trip will have it all - 11-nights of island hopping bliss.
We'll start off with 5-nights on Bora
Bora. We will fly on prop planes soon after we land in Papeete.
Our stay here is at a great
hotel called Mai Tai
Hotel. We've brought several groups here as well and
it's just perfect. Most people will get oceanview rooms
(sign up early to guarantee) but you may also upgrade
at this hotel to beachfront or over-water bungalows (see
info below). It’s
the perfect location where we are able to walk to several
restaurants in the neighborhood rather than depend on the
resort. Yes, it's true that Bora Bora and Moorea CAN be
expensive, but done right, where you can walk to local restaurants,
it is no more expensive than home. Well have more great
tours planned here including a 4-wheel drive tour, a wave
runner tour, snorkeling circle island tour where you can
pet sting rays, scuba diving and more.
Bora Bora is an island that is completely magical. Undoubtedly
the most celebrated island in the South Pacific - Bora Bora
is French Polynesia's leading lady. Her beauty is unrivaled
and her fame, unwavering. Bora Bora is one of the few places
on earth that everyone hopes to witness in their lifetime—and
once you see it, you are forever enamored. The inevitable
love affair with this island begins right before you touch
down. The view 
from
the plane window is a moment you will not soon forget. Have
your camera in hand as you begin your descent and prepare
for the moment when iconic Mount Otemanu comes into view.
From that point on, each experience will only continue to
exceed even your highest expectations. Once seen, Bora Bora
is never forgotten. From the day you arrive until the moment
you part ways, you will be in awe of how her soaring mountain
peaks, turquoise lagoon and luxuriant overwater bungalows
somehow look even more spectacular than the pictures.
Next
up - 5-nights on Moorea. This is a small island that is mostly unchanged over the last 50 years. It's quaint
pensions and cute restaurants, palm trees that dip over
the water and the dreamy, multi-hued water in the lagoons
that the reef protects. We’ve been given an incredible
group discount at the beautiful Manava
Resort, a truly upscale, 4-star resort situated
in a picturesque setting with an infinity pool, white
sand beach and over-water bungalows. We've
stayed here many times now and everyone always loves it.
There’s
plenty of great sightseeing and tours to do in Moorea including
scuba diving and their famous shark feeding,
snorkeling with sting rays, dolphins and whales, visiting
off-shore
motu’s (small islands), 4-wheel jeep safari, motor
scooter rentals where you can
ride around the whole island or just relaxing by the pool.
Once
again, this resort is walking distance to several great
restaurants that are not overly expensive. Restaurants will
even send vans to pick people up.
We
will be staying in both Garden Rooms but we also have Gardenpool
Bungalows, beach bungalows and premium over-water bungalows
reserved. See info below regarding upgrades. All
have air conditioning, television and mini bar. The garden
pool bungalows offer their own private plunge pool! If
you’ve always fanasized about staying in an over-water bungalow,
this is your best chance with our group discount. Our stay
will also include the fabulous breakfast buffet.
Lastly,
we fly back to the main island of Tahiti called Papeete
where we'll spend the last night. This is another very nice
hotel called Manava with a great view back on the island
of Moorea. There's some local fresh seafood trucks walking
distance from our hotel that we'll take you to.
We’ll
be flying non-stop (just 8-1/2 hours) from LA to
Tahiti on Tuesday
night to spend a very full 11-days in paradise returning
the evening of July 21st. We get terrific group rates from
our hotels due to our frequent visits over many years so
this really is a very good price for this luxury vacation.
$200 deposit will sign you up.
OUR
AIR - We
will have our group air contract some time in July
INCLUDES:
- Round
trip international air from LAX
- 11-nights accommodations
(double occ.)
- All
ground transportation
- Daily
Breakfast
- Special BBQ night in Moorea with entertainment (a $72
value)
DOES
NOT INCLUDE:
- Departure
taxes or any fuel surcharge (to be posted once we get
our group air)
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
(if
you prefer your own room): $1,375
UPGRADES:
Prices
are per person sharing and cover the 5-nights at each location.
Double the rate if you are opting for a single supplement.
The bungalows do not offer 2 identical beds but rather one
king bed and a day bed.
BORA BORA: Check
website to view
Add $325 pp for
a beachfront bungalow (highly recommended!).
Add $500 pp for
overwater bungalow
MOOREA: Check
website to view
Add $100 pp for
a duplex room that offers separation from your roommate
Add $200 pp ($400
for single supplement) for a Garden Pool Bungalow that's
larger than the basic rooms plus it has a private plunge
pool and yard.
Add $325 pp ($650
for single supplement) for a Beach Bungalow. Also larger
and right on a sandy beach
Add $500 pp ($1,000
for single supplement) for a premium overwater bungalow.
The best!
Click here to see photos from last year's
trip
June
13th - 25th