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  1. Namavareza avatar

    RE: tikehau? Fakarava? Rangiroa? Maupiti?

    by Namavareza 10 May 2012

    Hi I've been to Tahiti, Moorea, Huahine, Raiatea, Tahaa, Maupiti, Bora Bora, Tikehau, Rangiroa, Mataiva, Fakarava, Nuku Hiva, Hiva Oa…

  2. NukuHiva2 avatar

    Re: German tourist eaten by cannibals in French Polynesia!

    by NukuHiva2 22 October 2011

    Murder yes, but more newspapers sell if cannibalism is added. I was following a local message board where Marquesians are upset at how…

  3. wksamoa avatar

    RE: German tourist eaten by cannibals in French Polynesia!

    by wksamoa 20 October 2011

    Right. But that is Nuku Hiva, Where he got the Chianti from? Mysteries over Mysteries ...

  4. Raki_Man avatar

    German tourist eaten by cannibals in French Polynesia!

    by Raki_Man 17 October 2011

    A German tourist disappeared last month after reaching the remote tropical island of Nuku Hiva in French Polynesia. After a week of searc…

  5. sstefi avatar

    Marquesas

    by sstefi 19 November 2010

    Hi there we are planning to visit the Marquesas and where wondering if someone has already been in Rose Corser's new Hee Tai Inn in Nuku…

  6. newfie43 avatar

    RE: getting around

    by newfie43 23 September 2010

    Car/scooter rental on Rarotonga is quite reasonable or you could opt to use the excellent bus service - it circles the island in an hour…

  7. bubbie avatar

    getting around

    by bubbie 20 September 2010

    Going to the society Islands in November. Usually I'm backpacking but this time I''m on a cruise. Looking for info how to get around these…

  8. hopealong avatar

    Re: Fatu Hiva

    by hopealong 24 May 2010

    My biggest problem. When i left i did not speak french, later i learned a little bit. The guy from Nuku Hiva in Papeete who gave me much…

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    Re: Fatu Hiva

    by hopealong 21 May 2010

    Hello Silvanocat. When i arrived in Tahiti, i had to wait several weeks for the departure of Aranui. So i bought a one way plainticket…

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    Re: Fatu Hiva

    by hopealong 04 February 2010

    Thank you for the tip Nuku Hiva. I'll ask for that. Sure need good luck and goodwill from the locals.

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    RE: MARQUISES - Best islands to visit ?

    by taravana 07 September 2009

    Bonjour Chaque ile est differente. Sans l'Aranui il sera difficile d'aller à Fatu Hiva (qui est ma préferée). A Hiva Oa il y a plus d'his…

  12. meldois avatar

    RE: MARQUISES - Best islands to visit ?

    by meldois 03 February 2009

    Nuku Hiva est plus sauvage,avec de beaux sites, mais n' allez pas à la pension Mave Mai, très mauvais accueuil A Hiva Hoa, avons séjourné…

  13. loudima avatar

    MARQUISES - Best islands to visit ?

    by loudima 10 January 2009

    Ia Orana , good morning , bonjour , We are actually in French Polynesia and I am planning with my wife to spend 8 days - or maybee…

  14. NukuHiva2 avatar

    RE: HELP! - FP Honeymoon Cruise for 11 nights - Need advise on day trips

    by NukuHiva2 19 February 2008

    In Atuona (Hiva Oa), visit Paul Gauguin's grave. Take the bus provided by your cruise ship up to the cemetery from which you have a nice…

  15. skrupulous avatar

    HELP! - FP Honeymoon Cruise for 11 nights - Need advise on day trips

    by skrupulous 16 February 2008

    Greetings! Going on our honeymoon cruise of FP starting from Tahiti in August 2008. During the trip, we have scheduled port visits on…

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    HELP! - FP Honeymoon Cruise for 11 nights - Need advise on day trips

    by skrupulous 16 February 2008

    Greetings! Going on our honeymoon cruise of FP starting from Tahiti in August 2008. During the trip, we have scheduled port visits on…

  17. KaohaNui avatar

    Re: Marquesas

    by KaohaNui 03 February 2008

    Another answer to one of your questions: You´re right, snorkeling is not too good in most of the Marquesas. But if you come to the bay…

  18. NukuHiva2 avatar

    Our itinery FP 29-09 / 22-10

    by NukuHiva2 13 June 2007

    I liked Nuku Hiva better than Hiva Oa, but I don't dive and cannot tell you how different the underwater world is. Over water, I found…

  19. Tanallover99 avatar

    Our Itinerary FP 9/19-1017

    by Tanallover99 12 June 2007

    Hi Auwe:

    We are arriving on the same flight that you are leaving on. We arrive Oct 12 to Fakarava at 14:20. So we might pass you…

  20. auwe avatar

    Our itinery FP 29-09 / 22-10

    by auwe 12 June 2007

    Hi we also want to share our itinery (it is not finalized yet). Air tahiti is not very fast with confirming flight reservations (do any…

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    Our Itinerary FP 9/19-1017

    by auwe 12 June 2007

    Hi,

    We might run in to you! We booked raimiti 4 nights, but we leave on the 12th october at 14:40hrs.
    We also booked Fare suisse…

  22. taranaki_chick avatar

    looking for a little more adventure

    by taranaki_chick 11 November 2006

    Read "An Island to Oneself" by Tom Neale Spent about 17 years total on Suvurov island by himself......a little atoll in the…

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