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# Fiji or Tahiti for Honeymoon August 2016-HELP Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea
cpidgeon12 17:37 UTC 25 Apr 2015 | So my finace and I just recieved our wedding gift from my Dad which is to use his timeshare for our honeymoon + flight. We decided on either Club Bali Hai in Moorea, Tahiti or Malolo LaiLai Lagoon Resort in Fiji. Which is better? I know Tahiti is more expensive but we arent too concerned with that. I did read that you should budget for spending $700 a day in Tahiti which I'm hoping isn't true? I'm more concerned with activites on the Islands because I am pretty scared of swimming in the ocean with sharks....I read you can island hop in Tahiti - how expensive is it to do this? Whats the differences in beaches/cuisine/culture. I want to hear anything and everything from people who have visited either one or both. Also, are both islands considered "safe" Thanks! Chelsey |
peter_n_margaret 07:45 UTC 26 Apr 2015 | It is a long time since we visited Moorea, but my choice would be Fiji. Both are certainly "safe", as is swimming in the ocean. You can island hop in Fiji too. Cheers, Peter | 1
newfie43 23:58 UTC 26 Apr 2015 | Your two choices are very different. Moorea is a fairly large island with lots of options and it need not be that expensive. The Blue Pineapple restaurant at Club Bali Hai was very reasonable, as was the snorkel tour we booked through them. We did not stay there but were wishing we had as it looked very nice. There is a bus service you can use to get around, taxis are available, car rentals are expensive but for one day it's nice to be flexible to do what you want. Another option is to rent bikes - lots of riders around - it can be challenging as the island is hilly. We kept costs down by buying fruit, cheese and baguettes for a light lunch. The beaches were nice but not the best we've seen/ there are cultural performances that showcase the dance/ we did self catering so cannot comment on the cuisine. If you want to visit another island I would suggest either Bora Bora or Huahine. Bora Bora has an amazing lagoon - doing a shark viewing trip here would go a long way to getting over your fear - thousands of people have and, as far as I know, not one was attacked! Huahine is what the islands were like before mass tourism - it still retains the old island charm - this was our favorite island and although Moorea and Bora Bora were lovely, they were a bit too touristy for us. Malolo Island will be a lot smaller and so your options will be fewer. We did not stay on this island but on a couple that would be similar in size. You can avail of a food plan so you will know your costs upfront - there are a couple of resorts on the island so you do have an option of dining out. Getting around will be by foot but with the size of the island this should be easy. Most of your activities will be water related. The beaches in Fiji are nicer in general/ the culture is promoted in dance and kava ceremonies/ the cuisine we enjoyed. Both islands are safe as is the ocean swimming - the chances of seeing a shark is very small - you really should take advantage of the snorkeling in either place - it is great! One last thing I would like to suggest - check out the forums at tripadvisor.com - Moorea will have lots of comments for, and by, honeymooners and Malolo Island has a great following as well. Another site to check out for Moorea is the forum at tahiti-explorer.com - I found it quite helpful when planning our trip to FP. Would love to hear what choice you make! | 2
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kenko 12:33 UTC 03 May 2015 | The resorts you have as options are all in beautiful settings. Tahiti is gorgeous, as are the beaches of the the Malololailai Resort. Aside from the spectacular scenery, the most memorable thing about a place-- is the people who we meet. And The Fijian people are among the warmest of hosts. You will never forget them--their smiles- and what lengths they will go to, so your honeymoon is never forgotten. | 4
mellie65 00:38 UTC 02 Jun 2015 | Moorea is a fantastic place! I have been to Fiji & FP and prefer FP. It isn't that expensive once you are there, just the accomodation. There is lots to do, the fish are friendly, so are the locals. We went for 10 days and had a great time. Hope this helps. | 5
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