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Jna2010
2010...WATCH OUT!!
Member since 12/08 14588 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/7/2010 2:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Russo's On The Bay <3
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Re: Bora Bora Thread
Posted by KerriJohnS
I just paid off my Honeymoon!!!! The check has been received and it's OFFICIAL!!! We will be going in November!! Not that it wasn't official before... but having it paid off makes it MORE REAL!!!! Can't wait!!!!
congrats kerri!!!!! huge check off the list!!
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Posted 9/10/09 1:42 PM 
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KerriJohnS
IRISH GIRL! Get your Green On!
Member since 11/08 8909 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/6/2009 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
The Royalton
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Re: Bora Bora Thread
Posted by NYgirlinTX
I need to say thank you for posting that website... I sent my request in yesterday and my first quote was for $6700 May 31-June 11. First night in Tahiti, 4 nights in morea and 5 Nights in Bora Bora in an over water bungalow.
I was seriously shocked that it really is AFFORDABLE!
I am looking forward to see what the other quotes I get!
I think you are talking about the tripology site that I posted?
If so ... you are very welcome!! So glad to see that it worked out for another person!!! YAY!!
Yea the trip IS afforadble!! How f*ckin good does that feel?
I literally almost cried the day I booked it. And I SO would have if I didn't have to teach that day!!! haha!!!
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Posted 9/11/09 8:14 PM
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KerriJohnS
IRISH GIRL! Get your Green On!
Member since 11/08 8909 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/6/2009 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
The Royalton
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Re: Bora Bora Thread
Posted by Jna2010
Posted by KerriJohnS
I just paid off my Honeymoon!!!! The check has been received and it's OFFICIAL!!! We will be going in November!! Not that it wasn't official before... but having it paid off makes it MORE REAL!!!! Can't wait!!!!
congrats kerri!!!!! huge check off the list!!
Yup! it sure is!! It hurt a little though.. to take that much money out of the bank and just hand it off to someone else immediately. but I'm going to be kissing my own asss when I'm there!! haha!! And crying like a baby when we are coming home!
Message edited 9/11/2009 8:15:29 PM.
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Posted 9/11/09 8:15 PM
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iquel
OMG! It's almost here!!!
Member since 9/07 1146 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/7/2010 5:00 PM
Wed. Location:
CB- Our Dream Place
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Re: Bora Bora Thread
Congratsss!!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait when we are doing paying our HM.
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Posted 9/12/09 8:39 PM
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luvly73
Is this really happening?
Member since 7/09 1651 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/19/2010 12:00 AM
Wed. Location:
Leonards
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Re: Bora Bora Thread
i just put in a request on tripology...excited to see what results i get
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Posted 9/17/09 1:57 PM
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Its2Snappy
2010 is slowly getting better
Member since 8/08 2871 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/31/2010 12:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Booked!
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Re: Bora Bora Thread
Posted by KerriJohnS
I just paid off my Honeymoon!!!! The check has been received and it's OFFICIAL!!! We will be going in November!! Not that it wasn't official before... but having it paid off makes it MORE REAL!!!! Can't wait!!!!
YEAH!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
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Posted 9/18/09 11:40 AM
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luvly73
Is this really happening?
Member since 7/09 1651 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/19/2010 12:00 AM
Wed. Location:
Leonards
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Re: Bora Bora Thread
So I got a quote from tripology for 5 nights at Moorea Pearl and 3 nights at Pearl in Bora Bora and all the other stuff like taxes, fees, flight from LA, bla bla...........for 3300 pp!
Kerri, what do you think? Too good to be true or not good enough?
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Posted 9/19/09 12:37 AM
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Its2Snappy
2010 is slowly getting better
Member since 8/08 2871 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/31/2010 12:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Booked!
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Re: Bora Bora Thread
Posted by luvly73
So I got a quote from tripology for 5 nights at Moorea Pearl and 3 nights at Pearl in Bora Bora and all the other stuff like taxes, fees, flight from LA, bla bla...........for 3300 pp!
Kerri, what do you think? Too good to be true or not good enough?
That's a really great price. Does it include Breakfast or staying in an overwater bungalow?
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Posted 9/22/09 11:00 AM
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CherylRey
Wedding Newbie
Member since 9/09 6 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/10/2009
Wed. Location:
East Hamptons
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Re: Bora Bora Thread
i didn't know bora bora was just a hotspot for newlyweds
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Posted 9/24/09 2:15 PM
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CandP2011
Board Fanatic
Member since 9/09 296 total posts
Wedding Date:
3/14/2010 1:00 PM
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Re: Bora Bora Thread
Posted by KerriJohnS
Oh it is!
Everyone should go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I fell in love with pictures of the location.... and have been dreaming of going there for my honeymoon ever since. I did a lot of research because it's super expensive... and with the wedding being so expensive in itself we weren't sure if it was possible. But I did my research and found some great deals and a great travel agent.
Its right inbetween Fiji Islands and Hawaii. It's a little more secluded than Hawaii and supposed to be more romantic. There's not McDonalds or anything like that there. I think they also have black sand beaches and all that too.
On average . how much for Bora Bora? 12k ?
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Posted 9/27/09 7:23 PM
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Its2Snappy
2010 is slowly getting better
Member since 8/08 2871 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/31/2010 12:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Booked!
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Re: Bora Bora Thread
I finally got FH to agree to BORA BORA!! I am SO exctied. We are going to the Hilton Bora Bora Nui for 5 nights in an overwater bungalow plus a night in Tahiti. Then, we're flying back to LAX and spending a week in California.
I didn't get to use Chloe from Gotahiti or Claudia from Pacific for Less, because we ended up getting a better rate from one of my BM's friends who is a travel agent. But, both of these women were fabulous and I'd highly recommend either of them!
This is the picture of the hotel:
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Posted 10/1/09 12:23 PM
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ellie424
15 months to go!!!
Member since 7/09 3471 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/21/2011 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Old Field Club
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Re: Bora Bora Thread
Posted by Its2Snappy
I finally got FH to agree to BORA BORA!! I am SO exctied. We are going to the Hilton Bora Bora Nui for 5 nights in an overwater bungalow plus a night in Tahiti. Then, we're flying back to LAX and spending a week in California.
I didn't get to use Chloe from Gotahiti or Claudia from Pacific for Less, because we ended up getting a better rate from one of my BM's friends who is a travel agent. But, both of these women were fabulous and I'd highly recommend either of them!
This is the picture of the hotel:
YAY!!! That's so exciting!!!!!!!! Congrats!!
Message edited 10/1/2009 2:36:14 PM.
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Posted 10/1/09 2:35 PM
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Its2Snappy
2010 is slowly getting better
Member since 8/08 2871 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/31/2010 12:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Booked!
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Re: Bora Bora Thread
THANK YOU! I can't wait! :D
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Posted 10/2/09 4:57 PM
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KerriJohnS
IRISH GIRL! Get your Green On!
Member since 11/08 8909 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/6/2009 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
The Royalton
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Re: Bora Bora Thread
Posted by luvly73
So I got a quote from tripology for 5 nights at Moorea Pearl and 3 nights at Pearl in Bora Bora and all the other stuff like taxes, fees, flight from LA, bla bla...........for 3300 pp!
Kerri, what do you think? Too good to be true or not good enough?
That's pretty good. We wanted to stay longer so we stretched it and got deals like stay 5 pay 3 etc. But that's good. It includes flights and taxes.
I'm paying about 8500 for both of us from LA to moorea and bora bora. 9 nights moorea and 5 nights (maybe 6??) in bora bora. Also the time of year you go can make it less or more expensive... even though the weather is relatively steady year round.
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Posted 10/5/09 11:42 AM
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KerriJohnS
IRISH GIRL! Get your Green On!
Member since 11/08 8909 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/6/2009 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
The Royalton
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Re: Bora Bora Thread
Posted by CandP2011
Posted by KerriJohnS
Oh it is!
Everyone should go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I fell in love with pictures of the location.... and have been dreaming of going there for my honeymoon ever since. I did a lot of research because it's super expensive... and with the wedding being so expensive in itself we weren't sure if it was possible. But I did my research and found some great deals and a great travel agent.
Its right inbetween Fiji Islands and Hawaii. It's a little more secluded than Hawaii and supposed to be more romantic. There's not McDonalds or anything like that there. I think they also have black sand beaches and all that too.
On average . how much for Bora Bora? 12k ?
It really depends... on what scale hotel you want and also how long you plan on going there. You can pay anwheres from about 3000 per person... and it can go upwards of 15 - 20 g (for both). It all depends.
I just listed what we are paying to go on the post above. Also the particular room you want factors into the price.
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Posted 10/5/09 11:44 AM
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KerriJohnS
IRISH GIRL! Get your Green On!
Member since 11/08 8909 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/6/2009 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
The Royalton
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Re: Bora Bora Thread
Posted by CherylRey
i didn't know bora bora was just a hotspot for newlyweds
I don't know that I would call it JUST a hotspot for newlyweds. But I'm sure there are a lot of honeymooners there... however, there are other people there too.
I'm sorry... I'm just confused. 
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Posted 10/5/09 11:45 AM
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KerriJohnS
IRISH GIRL! Get your Green On!
Member since 11/08 8909 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/6/2009 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
The Royalton
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Re: Bora Bora Thread
Posted by Its2Snappy
I finally got FH to agree to BORA BORA!! I am SO exctied. We are going to the Hilton Bora Bora Nui for 5 nights in an overwater bungalow plus a night in Tahiti. Then, we're flying back to LAX and spending a week in California.
I didn't get to use Chloe from Gotahiti or Claudia from Pacific for Less, because we ended up getting a better rate from one of my BM's friends who is a travel agent. But, both of these women were fabulous and I'd highly recommend either of them!
This is the picture of the hotel:
YAY!!! Congrats!! I'm going to check that out after I come back from lunch!! haha!!!
I love Chloe!! 
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Posted 10/5/09 11:46 AM
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Its2Snappy
2010 is slowly getting better
Member since 8/08 2871 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/31/2010 12:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Booked!
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Re: Bora Bora Thread
Thanks! OMG Kerri! I can't believe you're getting married in less than a month now! Craziness!!!!
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Posted 10/7/09 2:29 PM
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luvly73
Is this really happening?
Member since 7/09 1651 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/19/2010 12:00 AM
Wed. Location:
Leonards
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Re: Bora Bora Thread
Posted by Its2Snappy
Posted by luvly73
So I got a quote from tripology for 5 nights at Moorea Pearl and 3 nights at Pearl in Bora Bora and all the other stuff like taxes, fees, flight from LA, bla bla...........for 3300 pp!
Kerri, what do you think? Too good to be true or not good enough?
That's a really great price. Does it include Breakfast or staying in an overwater bungalow?
It included the overwater bungalow and a regular garden room in Moorea, not the one with the personal pool. I'm shopping around but def going through a travel agent because there are a lot of catches here and there
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Posted 10/8/09 10:47 PM
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KerriJohnS
IRISH GIRL! Get your Green On!
Member since 11/08 8909 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/6/2009 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
The Royalton
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Re: Bora Bora Thread
Posted by Its2Snappy
Thanks! OMG Kerri! I can't believe you're getting married in less than a month now! Craziness!!!!
I KNOW INSANE!!!!!!!!!!
24 Days
23 Hours
50 Minutes
10 seconds!!
AHHHHHHHHHHHHhhh
I leave for the HM on the 8th!!! How crazy!!! I take lots of pics for you guys!!! 
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Posted 10/12/09 3:10 PM
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KerriJohnS
IRISH GIRL! Get your Green On!
Member since 11/08 8909 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/6/2009 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
The Royalton
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Re: Bora Bora Thread
Posted by luvly73
Posted by Its2Snappy
Posted by luvly73
So I got a quote from tripology for 5 nights at Moorea Pearl and 3 nights at Pearl in Bora Bora and all the other stuff like taxes, fees, flight from LA, bla bla...........for 3300 pp!
Kerri, what do you think? Too good to be true or not good enough?
That's a really great price. Does it include Breakfast or staying in an overwater bungalow?
It included the overwater bungalow and a regular garden room in Moorea, not the one with the personal pool. I'm shopping around but def going through a travel agent because there are a lot of catches here and there
Your best bet for a trip like this is using a travel agent... so great call there!!
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Posted 10/12/09 3:10 PM
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KandE917
Wish I were in Bora Bora!
Member since 10/05 1944 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/25/2006 5:00 PM
Wed. Location:
My dream place!!!
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Re: Bora Bora Thread
Posted by Bridex100
I found Moorea to be very unimpressive. Belvedere Lookout , Tiki Village, and everything else that was in the tourist guides were all disappointing. I can't even remember the food and restaurants. After Tahiti and Moorea, I was seriously regretting going to the French Polynesia. The beaches weren't that great and I was thinking that my vacations to the Caribbean and Hawaii were MUCH better. However, I was blown away when I got to Bora Bora. If anything, spending time in the worse islands made me appreciate Bora Bora that much more.
My friend went to Bora Bora and then to Le Tahaa afterwards and said it was disappointing to leave Bora Bora. Personally, if I could do it all over again, I'd probably stay at more than one resort IN Bora Bora to have a different experience vs going to different islands. JMO.
Sorry to crash here I am an '06 bride and come back to the Honeymoon board every so often to see what lucky ladies are heading to FP.
I couldn't agree more with the above poster. If I were to do it all over again I'd spend my entire honeymoon in Bora Bora. We did Moorea Pearl, Bora Bora Thalasso, and Le Taha'a. Agree that Le Taha'a was a big let down after Bora Bora.
Moorea water was not even that beautiful blue. Bora Bora and Tahaa have that gorgeous water. Bora Bora is just amazing. Go see the new Vince Vaughn movie Couples Retreat...it was filmed in Bora Bora (St. Regis they shut down the hotel for 4 weeks so they could film there). It will put you so in the mood for your honeymoon. For me it was depressing b/c now I want to go back.
One of the reasons most people have to add Moorea to their trip is b/c of cost. The Moorea hotels are much cheaper than Bora Bora hotels. So as much as I'd like to have spent my full 2 weeks on Bora Bora it would not have been possible $-wise.
Going to post some of my favorite pics from my HM...hope they post. I'll also bump a really old thread from my time on here that is insanely long but chock full of really great info on FP. Skim thru it when you have time.
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Posted 10/15/09 2:54 PM
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KandE917
Wish I were in Bora Bora!
Member since 10/05 1944 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/25/2006 5:00 PM
Wed. Location:
My dream place!!!
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Re: Bora Bora Thread
Sorry just wanted to post the link to my HM review. For some reason all the pics are no longer showing...they did at the time. Just a few are there now...anyway I was very detailed so thought it may help some of you out.
My Tahitian HM Review
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Posted 10/15/09 3:03 PM
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KandE917
Wish I were in Bora Bora!
Member since 10/05 1944 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/25/2006 5:00 PM
Wed. Location:
My dream place!!!
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Re: Bora Bora Thread
Just a few random thoughts after skimming thru this post...
1 - do NOT miss dinner at Villa Mahana on Bora Bora. Email way in advance to reserve top table. There is nothing like it. Best meal I have ever had in my life. Very $$$$ though but worth every penny!
2 - Four Seasons and St. Regis both look like absolutely amazing hotels. But I have heard that they charge you to get back and forth to the main island. Not positive if it's true it's just what I have read online. We stayed at Intercontinental Thalasso and it was brand new at the time...only opened in May 2006 so it's still new. It's absolutely gorgeous and they provide free shuttles back and forth to the main island all day and night. We loved going over to the main island for dinner every night. We spent 6 nights on Bora Bora I would have been so upset if we had to pay $ to get over there every single time. So just something to think about and look into if you are looking to stay at either St. Regis or Four Seasons. To me that would not be worth it and I wouldn't stay there just b/c of that.
3 - We did most of our excursions on Moorea and were so happy we did. Only thing we saved for Bora Bora was the shark feeding and snorkeling trip (all in one tour). Water is more beautiful in Bora Bora so save snorkeling for there. You will love your overwater bungalow in Bora Bora so much you will NEVER want to leave it. The water off your deck is so blue and so gorgeous and you'll remember how much $ you're spending per night to stay in that room...you will never want to leave. Trust me on this one. We were so happy to have done all our excursions prior on Moorea. We'd just leave our OWB in BB for breakfast...order in room service lunch and just hang on our deck all day. Occasionally we'd head to the pool for a change but couldn't wait to get back to our room.
Feel free to FM me with any questions. It is the trip of a lifetime enjoy every second of it and take as many pictures as possible! We got so many of our pictures blown up and put onto canvas that is our artwork in our home...no place is more beautiful on earth I am so happy you all get to go but so jealous at the same time....I still dream every day of going back!
Enjoy ladies!
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Posted 10/15/09 3:10 PM
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KandE917
Wish I were in Bora Bora!
Member since 10/05 1944 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/25/2006 5:00 PM
Wed. Location:
My dream place!!!
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Re: Bora Bora Thread
sorry girls...one more thought. The message boards on Tahiti Explorer are fantastic...with people on there who have traveled to Tahiti many, many times. I highly recommend you check them out!
Here is a link:
Tahiti Explorer Message Boards - VERY HELPFUL!!!
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Posted 10/15/09 3:23 PM
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