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mimi unregistered |
posted 04-07-2002 03:43 PM
I am considering spending $4000 US on a trip for my girlfriend and I. Either we go to a really fancy place in Aruba or Club Med Bora Bora. Any thoughts? Anyone been there. I don't mind giving up some luxury to be in Bora Bora- even if it is Club Med. IP: Logged |
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observer unregistered |
posted 04-07-2002 07:59 PM
If you go to the Club Med Bora Bora you'll be giving up a lot of luxury. I haven't seen the bungalows but I've seen the resort from a distance and it's hideous. They have the buildings all painted popsicle colors and it's garish. IP: Logged |
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travelgirl Junior Member Posts: 9 |
posted 04-08-2002 12:47 AM
Why say that if you have not stayed there. Mimi, I have heard the completely different side. My 1 cents is that you look back into other peoples replies in the past and get an idea from that. Bora Bora is incredible no matter where you stay. Keep in mind that you are going to spend hardly any time in your room because you will be out and about. I am going there very soon  Just remember that Bora Bora is from what everyone says better then Hawaii or Aruba. Good Luck!!!!IP: Logged |
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Edwin unregistered |
posted 04-08-2002 01:45 AM
I totally agree with travelgirl. I have been to both Bora Bora and Aruba. Is a difference of day and night. Bora Bora is truly unique, (almost) regardless of where you stay, Aruba -although I probably should promote it because I am Dutch- is just another island in the Carribean. It is 3 months ago that we visited FP but we run the video virtually every weekend. So grab your chance if you can and have this once-in-a-lifetime experience. IP: Logged |
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pointboy unregistered |
posted 04-08-2002 08:14 AM
I dont' understand why people who have 'not seen the bungalows' or have only seen the place 'at a distance' can make such definitive statements? It certainly isn't 'thatched hut' nor a Las Vegas version of what a polynesian bungalow is supposed to be,but I've heard it is a fine place to stay. I've heard, I didn't say it was as I've not been there and cannot make that statement to the contrary. That is the difference in my statement. Why dont' you do a search on yahoo and google and you will find TONS of info PLUS testimonials etc. Do a little research and dont rely on 'one'persons opinon. IP: Logged |
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Truman Sterling Member Posts: 304 |
posted 04-08-2002 08:44 AM
ive not been to the club med bora bora, but just on reputation alone i'd be sure to look at all your options. but i definately would choose bora bora over aruba. good luck. IP: Logged |
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Steve Member Posts: 210 |
posted 04-08-2002 09:09 AM
observer's point is that some of Club Med's buildings appear out of sync with the rest of FP. I can't argue that, but I've stayed there, and while not luxurious, the rooms are fine. Unlike most other Club Med "resorts" each room on BB has A/C, a refrigerator, TV, and telephone. Furnishings are basic, but comfortable. Some rooms have decks partially over water (upgrade if it's in your budget). And, as others have said, the real attraction of BB is not what's in your room. I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have, mimi. IP: Logged |
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mimi unregistered |
posted 04-08-2002 11:26 AM
Thanks for all the responses. My primary concerns with Bora Bora Club Med stem from a few posts I once saw that described it as a boot camp. The poster said that the restaurant/cafeteria was very crude and the food was not very good. I am also wondering what the beach is like at the Club Med. Is it as nice as the other beaches at the other resorts on the island? And what kind of people go there? American, Canadian, European? IP: Logged |
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Steve Member Posts: 210 |
posted 04-08-2002 01:41 PM
I remember reading the post too. I think the boot camp comment was in reference to the restaurant, where all meals are served buffet style. Few would classify the food as gourmet, but they offer a wide variety, and most of it's pretty good. Compared (in terms of quality) to other restaurants on BB, it's not up there with Top Dive, but it's close to most other non-resort restaurants I've eaten at on BB. The "building" itself is thatched roof, open air, in two sections, one of which is literally on the beach. IMO, the beach at Club Med is one of the best on BB (excluding motu beaches). It's long, relatively wide, and well maintained (they rake it every morning). The downside is that swimming and snorkeling aren't real good off the beach as the coral heads are close to the surface. As an alternative, Club Med runs a regular shuttle out to a motu where you'll find better snorkeling, and a beach where you can walk several hundred yards out into the lagoon: sandy bottom, crystal clear, warm...sorta like being in heaven! Club Med is a french company, and up until recently, was promoted much more heavily in Europe than in the US. When we were there, it was probably a 50/50 split between english speaking (US, Canada, and Australia) and europeans (mostly from France and Italy). I'd guess 90% were couples, with a few families, and fewer singles. The make-up might be different now that Club Med Moorea is closed. Like most of the rest of FP, and contrary to Club Med's reputation, the "village" on BB is very quiet. They have occasional "shows" after dinner, and the (at least weekly) customary polynesian dance shows, but not much else happens here after 10:00pm. IP: Logged |
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mimi unregistered |
posted 04-08-2002 02:23 PM
Steve, thanks for all the info. I think we are going to go with a beachfront bungalow in Bora Bora. I just wanted to clarify one thing with you. With regards to swimming and the coral heads, do people not like to swim because it is hard on the feet or for fear of damaging the coral? Do they swim anyways. Also, how often does that shuttle to the motu go? Does it take long? And, are the motu beaches crowded? Thanks again for the insight. I really appreciate it. IP: Logged |
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Steve Member Posts: 210 |
posted 04-08-2002 04:43 PM
mimi, you can swim and snorkel there. It's just not easily accessible from the beach because of the coral close in to the shore. And, unfortunately, the worry is about cutting/scratching yourself rather than killing the coral. You've probably seen the long dock out into the water on Club Med's promotional materials. A number of folks swim or snorkel from that. I think the shuttle to the motu runs every hour or so up until 4:00pm - 5:00pm. It's about a 5 minute trip. Are the beaches crowded? For some, more than 4 or 5 (or even 2) is a crowd. Even by those definitions, the motu beach(es) isn't usually crowded (except when Club Med has its weekly picnic out there). IP: Logged |
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Clover unregistered |
posted 04-15-2002 09:54 AM
We just returned(yesterday)from our trip. Club Med Bora Bora is closed and the gate is locked. Plenty of other great places to choose from. IP: Logged |
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Moxie unregistered |
posted 04-16-2002 01:54 AM
Do you mean Club Med Moorea? The Moorea Club has been closed since December. But to my knowledge the Club Med in Bora Bora is still open. And considering that I'm going there this Saturday. It had better be open. IP: Logged |
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Clover unregistered |
posted 04-16-2002 09:08 AM
I'm almost positive it is closed, so you should call right away. We tried to go there to visit and there was a guard at the gate preventing any entry and indicating that the resort was closed. As I said, the gate was locked and there was no activity that we could see inside. The welcoming sign at the airport for the Club had been moved out of sight behind all the others by a closet. We mentioned it when visiting shops on the island and everyone thought it was closed. They knew about the closing of the Moorea club and assumed it was only a matter of time until the Bora Bora closed also. Good luck. IP: Logged |
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Steve Member Posts: 210 |
posted 04-16-2002 09:41 AM
When I read Clover's post yesterday I sent off an e-mail to Club Med asking about status at Bora Bora. It's probably not a good sign that I haven't had a response. And I can think of reasonable explanations for most of Clover's observations, but being told by locals that it's closed is definitely something to be concerned about. I'd like to know what you learn Moxie. Hope it all works out! IP: Logged |
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Moxie unregistered |
posted 04-16-2002 03:20 PM
Well, I just got off the phone with Club Med and they indicated that Club Med Bora Bora was still open, and that there are no plans to close it. In fact I called twice to make sure that I was getting the right story. As far as the hidden Club Med sign at the airport goes, Club Med books all its 7 night packages for arrival on Saturday. So if you were at the airport any other day besides Saturday there would be a good chance that it would be out of sight. As for the guard saying the Club was closed I have no explaination, the Club Med information agent said they have a guard stationed at the gate, but he's there to make sure that only those with reservations go in. Well, I've got my tickets and if you are right it will be a fun 1 day trip to Bora Bora. I'll let you know how it goes. IP: Logged |
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mimi unregistered |
posted 04-17-2002 12:22 PM
Moxie, when will you be returning? I would really appreciate reading your take on the place because I plan on going in June. Please post your remarks when you return... I would really appreciate it. IP: Logged |
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Clover unregistered |
posted 04-17-2002 01:54 PM
Good to hear that everything will be alright for your trip. Sorry to put a scare into you, but I figured better safe than sorry. Probably just some local scuttlebut gone wrong. Have a wonderful time! :-) IP: Logged |
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Moxie unregistered |
posted 04-17-2002 11:16 PM
I will be returning on April 27. I went to Club Med Moorea back in 1990 and had a great time. If you want some more input about Club Med, search "Club Med" on tahiti-explorer and there is some good information from about a year ago. IP: Logged |
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Butch Member Posts: 129 |
posted 04-26-2002 09:52 PM
mimi, It looked tacky and ugly. I did not like the location. The resort looked tiny and the bungalows looked like shacks painted in various flourescent colors. Yuck. I don't know if the place has any luxuries. IP: Logged |
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observer unregistered |
posted 04-26-2002 10:40 PM
Thank you Butch! My sentiments exactly. It is so out of place in it's environment that it's like a sore thumb. Which was the first comment I made but others chose to blast me for it. IP: Logged |
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Moxie unregistered |
posted 05-01-2002 02:40 PM
Mimi, I just got back from Club Med Bora Bora. It's a magical place and certainly worth the $4000 that you are contemplating spending. I encountered NONE of the complaints that people have with French Polynesia on this site. The staff was very friendly and attentive. We met wonderful people from all over Europe, Australia, and Asia. We made so many new friends! The rooms were very clean and comfortable with a/c, TV and mini-fridge. We had a garden room with an ocean view that was fantastic. The excursions were wonderful and first rate. Phone calls from my room to the States were reasonably priced. Money exchange at Club Med was the same rate as the Bank at the Papeete airport and there was no exchange fee. Food is included in the price and it is on par with the other resort buffets on the island and they have french pastries to die for. It's the only place on Bora Bora with nightly activities. There were no mosquitos or wasps or other bugs. There were so many activities that were included in the price of the club. There are daily boat trips to a coral garden for snorkling. They have 4 trips daily to Motu Piti Aau where you have a great view of Mt. Otemanu. The have 6 Hobie Cats for sailing. If you don't know how to sail they have free lessons to teach you how. They have kayaks, tennis courts, a basketball court and a large, wonderful white sand beach with a great view of Tahaa and Raiatea. A view that isn't blocked by a overwater bungalows. The snorkeling just off the dock is great. There are a couple of moray eels and an octopus within 30 feet of the dock. As for the complaint about the "garish" colors of the buildings. Club Med's intent was to make a "coral garden" and painting the buildings in shades of blue, orange, yellow and green similar to those colors of coral you will find in the lagoon. As for the comment about it being out of place. I didn't see many native homes or businesses with a thatched roof and bamboo walls. They all seem to be painted with the same colors as the Club Med. Maybe Club Med should have stopped by Disneyland, like all the other resorts on Bora Bora did, for South Pacific decorating advice. For me, Club Med was a great place to spend a week in Bora Bora. IP: Logged |
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Observation unregistered |
posted 05-01-2002 04:16 PM
You should be appointed the official spokesperson for Club Med Bora Bora, you are too funny!!  Pretty much the reason you don't see thatched roofs anywhere besides the resorts is because they're too expensive...which just goes to show you what kind of place Club Med is.IP: Logged |
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Moxie unregistered |
posted 05-01-2002 10:59 PM
Ah........ A French Polynesia Snob. It's only good if it's got a thatched roof. Personally, I would say stay away from Club Med, you would only ruin the good vibe there. And enjoy your $10,000 vacation cacooning in your overwater bungalow, worrying about how much food is and which side of the plane to sit on and which restaurant is better Bloody Marys or Top Dive. Actually they are both pretty good. I was able to go to both because I didn't blow it all on an OWB. IP: Logged |
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Tlukas Member Posts: 169 |
posted 05-02-2002 05:48 AM
Settle down guys. Everyone is entitled to preferences or opinions. I myself feel if this is a first time trip for someone, or possibly only time, you SHOULD splurge the cost for OWB. Where the hell else (other than to my knowledge the Maldives and Bali) can you stay in something so unique? Yes some people go to FP totally for the culture and activities in water, etc. But some go for the fabulous reosrt atmosphere of thatched roofs. That means you are inquisitive of restaurants prices, but who the heck isnt really? I will and can pay it, but I dang sure want to know what to expect beforehand. Just like to some bothering with an OWB is stupid, to some paying an arm and leg for something to fill your belly so you can move along in your excursions is dumb. To each his own! IP: Logged |
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mimi unregistered |
posted 05-02-2002 07:08 AM
Moxie, Thanks for all the info. I am glad to see you had a good time. We booked a place at Club Med and will be going at the end of May. Did you get a chance to see the beachfront bungalows? Are they nice? Also, when you go out to the motu's are they crowded? I am starting to get excited about going. What things do you most recommend doing off the resort? Could you also tell me how meals work. Are there set hours that you have to eat or is there food available all the time? Thanks again Moxie. IP: Logged |
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David unregistered |
posted 05-06-2002 07:19 AM
Mimi, I think you will love Club Med BB. My wife and I spent 2 weeks at Club Med Moorea last year and loved it (no A/C there but we didn't need it). In fact, we are going to Club Med BB in Sept for two weeks. If Moorea was going to be open we would have gone back there. We have stayed at various resorts (all-inclusive and not) at different locations around the world and we keep going back to staying at Club Med. The food is good and there is a good varied selection. They almost always have the best location in whatever county/island. No, we are not talking the Ritz or Hilton but I don't go for a room with a jacuzzi in the tub, I go for location, to relax, and in this case to snorkel. Besides, I would rather save the cost for an expensive/fancy place and spend two weeks instead of one and I don't want to have to worry about how much dining out is going to cost or how to get to the restuarants to eat. I know that what I spend up front for the trip covers everything including transfers to Club Med from the airport and the only other costs will be for souveniers or excursions. Plus Club Med puts on the shows at night which are usually cute/funny and no they aren't Broadway productions but we enjoy them. Also, FYI which I thought was interesting. A Tahitian on Moorea told me that the Tahitian greeting "yorana" (i don't know how to spell it) sounds like "yo'raan ah" came from when the british ships visited the island in the 1800's and the British officers made the natives greet & call them "your honor". Well, apparently the natives started greeting each other that way and it changed to how it is said there today. IP: Logged |
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ttindol Junior Member Posts: 2 |
posted 05-10-2002 02:43 PM
I'm planning to visit Club Med Bora Bora next week. I spent my honeymoon at the Moorea Club Med 7 years ago, and loved it. Our flight on Air New Zealand gets to Tahiti in the middle of the night (really Sat am), and we're on our own for transfers. What's the best way to get to Club Med? IP: Logged |
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Steve Member Posts: 210 |
posted 05-10-2002 03:45 PM
If you haven't booked your flight to Bora Bora yet, do it now. I think you can do that on Air Tahiti's site. Once you get to BB, there is a shuttle (boat) that takes you to the main town, Vaitape. Probably have to get a taxi from there. Have fun. IP: Logged |
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DAtkins333 Junior Member Posts: 4 |
posted 05-11-2002 09:27 AM
ttindol, Can you do me a favor if you happen to see this and/or if you have time or remember while you are at Club Med? I am trying to find out how the beachfront rooms are numbered/named. Like the beachfront rooms between the sailboats place and the resturant AND also the rooms on the bar/disco side of the pier/dock. If you happen to be so inclined I would appreciate an e-mail when you get back. You should be able to look at my profile and see my e-mail address. Thank you very much and have a great time!!!!  IP: Logged |
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SUNNY unregistered |
posted 05-13-2002 08:41 PM
Thanks moxie for your great travel=log of Bora Bora Club Med...Going with a group next week and really loking forward to a great experience..... Sunny IP: Logged |
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Hargy Junior Member Posts: 1 |
posted 07-01-2002 09:40 AM
I am off for Club Med BB in less than two weeks. My wife and I are really excited. I will post a trip summary when we get back in late July. Thanks for the insights, I know that no matter what I will not be disappointed in BB. IP: Logged |
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Steve Member Posts: 210 |
posted 07-01-2002 11:21 AM
Hargy, Be sure and take the 20 minute "hike" up the hillside to the Belvedere. Incredible views.....take camera with lots of film. I think it starts at around bungalow 119. Have a great trip. IP: Logged |
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Alex unregistered |
posted 07-02-2002 07:05 AM
Hi. Aruba is a flat quite boring island. It has casinos and large ugly hotels on it. Very good weather with little rainfall. How can you compare Aruba to Bora Bora????? !!!!! I'd go to Bora Bora any day. IP: Logged |
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DAtkins333 Junior Member Posts: 4 |
posted 07-02-2002 07:32 AM
Hargy, Can you do me a favor while you are at CM if you think about it and let me know how the beach front rooms are numbered? I would appreciate it. You can go to my profile page and find an e-mail address for me. Thank you!! IP: Logged |
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moxie unregistered |
posted 07-03-2002 11:18 PM
Hargy... there are some good pictures of Club Med Bora Bora posted in the "Photos Albums" section of tahiti-explorer. They are titled "P". Have a great time!!! IP: Logged |
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bralim unregistered |
posted 07-19-2002 12:56 AM
Hi, I am going to BB as part of my honeymoon in October. We were thinking at CM for several reasons including price and activities. I read the interesting discussion here and I have a few questions. 1 - I read about corals on the beack and sandy beaches only on the motu, but Moxie mentioned about a white sand beach. Is there still coral once you get in the water or some sand as well? 2 - Mimi and Hargy, once you get back can you please post your advise impressions? 3 - What are in general pros and cons of CM and other places like BB Pearl beach, meridien, etc? Yes the rooms, but besides that is there anything really substantial that should make me decide for something else than the CM? Thanks a lot for the advise. IP: Logged |
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mimi unregistered |
posted 07-20-2002 03:54 PM
I got back from Club Med Bora Bora two weeks ago. After all the negative comments I read online, I was expecting to be dissapointed. When I arrived however, I was pleasantly surprised. It definately is not a 5 star luxury hotel that you might find in Hawaii, but it has all the conforts of, let's say a 4 star hotel in Myrtle Beach. The positives are endless. I visited almost all the resorts on the island, and the only one with lush gardens even remotley as nice as Club Med is the Hotel Bora Bora. All the motu hotels are very new and their palm trees are planted in perfect rows, like disneyworld. It all just seems too fake. They have excellent excursion. I recommend the "Motu Maaramu" BBQ. Along with seeing Manta Rays, Sting Rays, and some of the best snorkelling on Bora Bora, you have a BBQ with about 12 others on a private island about 200 metres around that is lasting impression of a tropical paradise. There are some downsides though. The first is the food. All the imported cheeses and other things were very good, along with the bread. However, most of the meat dishes were pretty bland. The salads were O.K. I don't know what the food is like at other resorts. I have a feeling it may be the same becasue we had dinner one night at Bloody Mary's, that famous restaurant, for about $150 US and the meat really wasn't that much better. The best meat I had was at the BBQ. The other downside is that after visiting some other resorts I realized that Club Med's beachfront is mediocre, mostly becasue of too much coral. However, the beach itself and the sand is the best in Bora Bora. To solve this problem, we would walk down the road from the resort about 20 minutes to Matira Point and swim in arguably the best water in Bora Bora. We waded out 200 metres and the water was crystal clear and still only 3 feet high. Everywhere you turned all you could see is clear water and unspoiled sand. Catch a sunset there if you can. I hope this helps some people in making there decisions. I will check back in a few days and answer anyone's questions. IP: Logged |
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bralim unregistered |
posted 07-22-2002 01:50 PM
Mimi, thanks for the response. We have been thinking about this for a while and got a provisional reservation at Le Meridien on a OWB. It is our honeymoon and the idea of eating with other people at a buffet was not too appealing. Moreover, the beach was another problem for us. We like sand and it looks like there is not much in that way at CM. We can still change our mind but I think this is the way we are going to go. IP: Logged |
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Steve Member Posts: 210 |
posted 07-22-2002 04:41 PM
To clarify mimi's post, the beach at CM is one of the best on the island with nice sand, nearby shade, etc. But the swimming there isn't that great because of the coral heads near the water's surface. Instead of walking to Matira, you could take the shuttle boat to the motu for a nice beach, great swimming and snorkeling. Le Meridien is unquestionably nicer in terms of accommodations, amenities, and general polynesian ambience. It would be a great spot for a honeymoon. The obvious trade-offs are $$$ and Le Meridien's relative isolation. If you've got the $$$ to spend you might think about the Sofitel Motu or the Hotel Bora Bora. IP: Logged |
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bralim unregistered |
posted 07-22-2002 06:04 PM
That's kind of what i was thinking. We really liked the idea of CM, but maybe not for the honeymoon. We have some $$$ to spend, but HBB and Sofitel Motu seem to be excessive. That's why now we are deciding bewteen Le Meridien and Pearl BEach. I read a lot about those on this forum and elsewhere. I have the gut feeling that both would be fine (this is now knit picking, but at these prices why not?) but maybe Le Meridien is a little higher class in terms of structure. On the other side a premium OWB at PB would be slightly cheaper than a regular OWB at Le Meridien, so I am a little puzzled. IP: Logged |
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Yaelcow Member Posts: 207 |
posted 07-23-2002 10:42 AM
bralim, I think the Pearl Beach is considered the "lowest" of the high-end hotels (and we can't believe it!). I haven't stayed in other hotels on BB and I heard great things about Le Meredien, but we loved the Pearl Beach. The premium OWBs are a great deal at the PB compared to the other high-end resorts. There is something very charming about the PB, which we didn't feel at the larger and fancier Sheraton Moorea. Don't get me wrong, we loved them both, but the Pearl Beach had a more charming, personal feeling to it and was less expensive. I am sure you can't go wrong choosing between these two properties. [This message has been edited by Yaelcow (edited 07-23-2002).] IP: Logged |
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JohnB unregistered |
posted 07-24-2002 01:48 PM
Mimi, you didn't like the coral at CM BB but that's what we like about it since it brings the colorful fish & critters and we enjoy snorkeling. If we wanted just sand & water we would stay in Florida... IP: Logged |
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vacationgal Junior Member Posts: 8 |
posted 08-13-2002 03:02 PM
I appreciate all the great info on the Club Med. We are going next month and would like some advice on the best beach bungalow location. I've heard that the right side of the resort (when facing the water) is one of the better locations. Thanks much! IP: Logged |
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Steve Member Posts: 210 |
posted 08-13-2002 03:39 PM
The bungalows to the right as you're facing the lagoon are more quiet, but the beach in front of them is not nearly as good as in the center of the resort. My wife and I stayed in a beach bungalow to the far left (again, if facing the lagoon), which we liked because its deck was over water. Can't remember our bungalow number, but I think those numbered 125 or higher have decks over water. If you want a specific location, you should fax a request directly to the "village" 10 days before you arrive as I think they typically pre-assign rooms about a week ahead. IP: Logged |
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vacationgal Junior Member Posts: 8 |
posted 08-22-2002 09:04 AM
Thanks for the advice about the bungalows. I will be sure to fax a request 10 days out. Another question, does anyone know if the beds are twin beds at this club med or queen/king. Also, I read some reports where last year it rained alot in Sept - does anyone have any info on weather in September IP: Logged |
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missgriff unregistered |
posted 08-22-2002 01:44 PM
Hello everyone! I have been reading all of your comments and find all of them to be very helpful, and some funny too. All of the positive responses make me even more excited to go to BB. My husband and I are going to stay at CM BB in september of this year for our 1 year anniversary. For our honeymoon we went to Hawaii, and when people say that BB is even more beautiful than Hawaii, I find it hard to believe. I just can't wait to go and see for myself!! I just have a few questions. 1st about how long is the flight going to be from California? 2nd do we need to get any shots before we go? And 3rd what excursions would you most recomend? Any other information you can think of would be very helpful too. Thank you so much for all your help. To anyone going to BB soon, Have a wonderful time! Tropical Wishes & Kisses to everyone!! IP: Logged |
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Yaelcow Member Posts: 207 |
posted 08-23-2002 10:39 AM
Missgriff, the flight is 7.5 hours from LA to Tahiti if you fly direct. Otherwise it's 5 hours to Hawaii and 5 to Tahiti. Then a small plane flight to Bora Bora, takes 30 mins or so. No shots needed specifically for Tahiti, but always a good idea to be vaccinated for hepatitis, etc even in the US. There are so many excursions to choose from - I guess someone that stayed at the Club Med could advise you better, but we loved the 4x4 and the day trip on the catamaran that included snorkeling with manta rays. IP: Logged |
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missgriff unregistered |
posted 08-23-2002 11:21 AM
Yaelcow, Thank you for the info. I think we might be flying out of the Oakland air port, but we haven't recieved our itenerary yet so I'm not sure. The 4x4 does sound like a lot of fun. We were thinking about also doing the shark feeding since this seems to be a popular excursion. By-the-way, has anyone had a chance to jet ski at BB CM?? It sounds like fun. And what are some good things to pack, as far as clothing, snorkel gear, ect.? Thanks Again for all your help, I really appreciate it! IP: Logged |
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Steve Member Posts: 210 |
posted 08-26-2002 10:20 AM
vacationgal, Unless they've recently changed (because of CM Moorea closing) to accommodate more singles, the beds are all kings. As for weather, Sept. is historically one of the drier months. In any case though, rain should not be a factor. Expect some, but don't plan for it. missgriff, Don't worry about bringing snorkle gear. CM supplies it, and their equipment is pretty good. Do take their snorkeling excursions! Pack light, with comfort in mind. You can be as dressy or casual as you want. My wife prefers sun-dresses to shorts (for dinner dress) as she finds them more comfortable in the tropical climate. Plan that you'll buy a pareo or two there. IMO, nothing more elegant at the dinner table than a pareo dressed up with a black pearl. Have fun all! IP: Logged |
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