A Comparison of Bora Bora Resorts
Written: Dec 28 '00 (Updated Mar 22 '06)
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Pros: Vary
Cons: Vary
The Bottom Line: Bora Bora has many fabulous (and expensive) resorts, some on great beaches, some on only fair. Either way, the place itself is main star and is ABSOLUTELY TERRIFIC!
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| LordBalfor's Full Review: Bora Bora |
Ever since I posted my review of the Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort, I've received a fairly steady stream of e-mails from folks requesting additional information.- which I'm more than happy to provide. However, since quite often the requests have been asking the same types of questions, I thought I would make it easier on everyone by simply posting some additional information, so here goes:
First of all, as should be obvious from other folks' reviews, the Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort is not the only nice resort hotel on Bora Bora - just my personal favorite. Also, since we stayed there I am able to provide a lot more detailed information about it. That is not the purpose of this review however. If you are seeking detail about the Pearl Beach Resort I suggest you check out my rather lengthy review on that very subject.
What I will try to do in this review is provide some additional information based on our personal (admittedly brief) observations of several of the resorts during the 5 days we were there. Most of these observations were made from just offshore (sometimes actually at the respective hotel dock) during a boat trip around the island so I will try to limit my information to that which was apparent from there. This limitation will obviously make this review of limited utility - however, you should bare in mind that the major reason for visiting Bora Bora is the fabulous water of the lagoon - which we obviously got a pretty good look at from the boat. From the boat it was also possible to tell something about the age of the resort. The age of the buildings (or at least the amount of time passed since their last renovation) is an important (but often overlooked) consideration because the heat and humidity of the tropics is very damaging to buildings and their contents. Simply put: older buildings start to look pretty bad and can even begin to smell because of mold and mildew so it pays to consider the age of them. This can be offset if maintenance is kept up and renovations are done from time to time but often hotels and resorts put off this expensive duty until the buildings start to become "less than ideal". We found this to be the case at the Parkroyal on Moorea for example. This was something I had never thought about, but after traveling to the tropics I have come to the conclusion that it is something that SHOULD be considered. Obviously, I cannot tell you about the condition of the interiors but I can tell you about the outsides (at least in some cases).
With these two considerations in mind it seems to me that people still might find a side-by-side comparison of each of the resorts worthwhile so here it is.
Pearl Beach Resort:
As I have already said, this is where we stayed and we were extremely happy with it. The resort was only a couple of years old and all the buildings were in fine shape. One of the primary advantages of the Pearl Beach is the view. This resort is located on a motu (sandy islands that make up the reef) rather than the main island of Bora Bora and so you have great view looking back across the lagoon. We found this type of view to be much prettier and more interesting than looking the other direction (out towards the reef). Please note however that not all the bungalows face this way so not all of them offer this great view. The premium overwater bungalows will guarantee a great view, some of the regular ones will not. The beaches are flawless white sand, though there are no nearby coral formations (which attract fish & thus make the snorkeling more interesting). To partially offset this, some of the overwater boardwalks have artificial reefs constructed beneath them so there is still a fair amount of fish to see. Water depth is 3-4 feet around the resort and you can walk out well over a hundred yards. Obviously you cannot dive off the deck of the bungalows into the water (unless you really want to hurt yourself). I have heard several people complain (on Travel bulletin boards) that the beaches around the Pearl Beach are sometimes littered. Though we saw little of this ourselves, I can see how this might be the case from time to time. Since the Pearl Beach is downwind from the main island, any litter dumped in the water around the main island could end up there. If the Pearl Beach Resort managment is on the ball, it should be cleaned up as quickly as it arrives - if not, then it could become a problem. Another potential drawback is the fact that even though you are on a motu, you do not have easy access to the ocean side of the islet. This is because the motu is pretty big and the property of the Pearl Beach is ringed with none-too-friendly neighbors. There seems to be no real way to cross overland, which leaves you with sole remaining option of staying in the water (either by walking in the shallows or using one of the resorts outriggers). In theory you can do this as all beaches in French Polynesia are public. In practice, it's not quite so easy. The large "TABOO" signs are rather intimidating and visitors tend to turn back (especially if the owner comes down to the waters edge yelling and waving his arms. In any event, exploring outside the resort area is kind of hard. In spite of that, this is one great place. In some respects the spendid isolation of the place is an advantage - lending it an air of romantic privacy. The biggest plus of this location however, is the absolutely surreal beauty of the beach and surrounding water. Just stunning! Take a look at my photos on webshots.com to see what I mean. I will stack these photos up against any others anyday (the URL is posted near the bottom of this review).
Le Meridien:
This looked to be a great place (and would make a fine choice). Like the Pearl Beach, it is brand new and situated on a motu (the long skinny motu on the east side of the lagoon) and so offers great views (at least for most of the bungalows ? like the Pearl Beach, a few face the other way). It is the largest resort on Bora Bora (at least at the time of this review) with 80 overwater bungalows and another 20 beach bungalows. In some photos it looked to be a little too barren and exposed to the sun (not enough trees) but in person (at least from the boat) it didn't look so bad. The beaches appeared to be wonderful, with the water being often a little deeper than that around the Pearl Beach (especially around the furthest bungalows at the northern side of the resort) this water appeared to be deep enough to dive into (I think). The water around the southern cluster looked a little shallower and seemed to have quite a few coral formations just off the furthest bungalos so I suspect the snorkeling is pretty good right there. There is also an enclosed lagoon (almost like a sandy swimming pool carved out of the motu) that looked like it might be "walkable". Note that typically the water on this side of the lagoon (anywhere near the Le Meridien) is calmer than anyplace else on Bora Bora because the winds tend to be blocked a bit by the trees of the offshore motus ? this also means it could be a little warmer since the winds also provide some cooling (much appreciated during the summer months (Dec-Mar)). I have read however, that the current at this location can be very strong (not an issue at the Pearl Beach), probably because there is a channel nearby that cuts between 2 motus and through the reef out to the open ocean. Apparently, this can sometimes make snorkeling rather tiring. I've never snorkeled there so I can't say that I know this from personal experience, but I have no reason to doubt what others have written (I've read about the current numerous times). Overall though, this looks to be a terrific place and would have been our 2nd choice when we were planning our trip (if the Pearl Beach had have been full). In fact, it does have a substantial advantage over the Pearl Beach in that, since the motu it sits upon is very narrow, you have easy access to explore the ocean side of the motu - a pretty fun thing to do.
Beachcomber Intercontinental:
Previously known as the Beachcomber Parkroyal, this resort is located on Matira Point at the extreme southern tip of the main island. This is widely considered to be the best beach on Bora Bora. This is both good and bad as it also tends to be the most crowded. There are many other small resorts around it and as a result the area seemed perhaps a little congested (relatively) - on the other hand, if you like nightlife you MIGHT actually find some there (no promises). The entire area (Matira Point) looked to be well maintained and in all honesty looked to be the prettiest part of the island proper with lots of nice landscaping. The water depth is around 3-4 feet and stays that way for a looooooooong way out. I've heard that you can walk from the shore all the way out to the reef (pretty close to a mile away). Though I can't personally testify to that, I DO believe it. There are numerous small coral outcroppings scattered about so snorkeling should be pretty darned good. The "coral garden" where we took a fabulous helmet dive was nearby (in the deeper water near the Sofitel Motu just to the east) and there were many, many fish there. This resort is a little older but has recently (in 2001) been renovated. I think the bungalows are a little bigger than those on some of the other resorts. This would have been our 3rd choice for where to stay. Because of the curvature of the shoreline some of the bungalows actually have a pretty good view of the island itself (as well as out towards the reef).
Hotel Bora Bora:
Without a doubt the most famous hotel on the island (perhaps in all the South Pacific) - it is also supposedly the most luxurious (and priced accordingly). The bungalows looked large and probably well maintained (I didn't get a really good look but I?d be stunned if they were not). You will probably be spoiled rotten at this location. The resort is very small and intimate with just a handful of bungalows. The overwater bungalows looked like they had a decent view (though inferior to that at the Pearl Beach or the Le Meridien) and hung out over what looked like very deep water. The beach to the north of the resort looked like it dropped off very quickly into deep water, while that to the south and east (the resort is on a small peninsula) was much shallower for a longer distance out. There appeared to be many coral formations so snorkeling should be great. We spoke with some folks (with whom money appeared to be no object and admitted they were pretty darned picky) who were staying there and they really loved it. One of the people who wrote me for more information decided to stay here so I'm hoping he will either confirm or deny my information regarding the water with a review of his own (that's a hint Tony) once he and his wife return in early 2001.
Bora Bora Lagoon Resort:
Didn?t get a good look at this one, but based on it?s location it should have probably the best views of any of the resorts on the island (at least for some of the bungalows). Like the Pearl Beach and the Le Meridien it is on a motu and looks out across the lagoon. I understand (based on another review) that it can be noisy during the July Heiva festival, when music from the party on the main island drifts across the lagoon until the wee hours of the morning. Some folks that we met who stayed there (during March) really liked it. I understand from comments I've received, that the snorkeling here is excellent (giant manta rays are sometimes seen nearby). I've also heard some rumblings from folks that it seemed to be badly managed - though I'm not sure that's really the case or it's just a matter of 1 or 2 folks having a bad experience and everyone (like myself here) simply repeating the same old story over and over again. Something to keep in mind.
Maitai Polynesia:
A small resort on the southern end of the island not far from the Parkroyal and the other hotels of Matira Point. There are a dozen or so overwater bungalows, a similar number of beach bungalows and a couple of dozen hotel rooms (on the other side of the road). This looked like it was undergoing a major expansion and/or renovation in March of 2000 so things should be in pretty good shape by now. The beach looked only fair and seemed to drop away fairly quickly. There were a number of coral formations just offshore but they might be in water a little deep (for those that are poor swimmers - like myself) - but if you are fine in deep water the snorkeling should be pretty decent (I think). In addition, if you so desire, you can always wade down the coast (admittedly several hundred yards) to the terrific public beach at Matira Point, where the water is shallow ALL the way out to the reef. Another plus about this resort is the cost - it is considerably cheaper than most of the others on Bora Bora. If you are on a limited budget, this could be a decent choice.
Sofitel Marara:
An older resort (though it might have been renovated - check with your travel agent) also located near Matira Point. Unfortunately I didn?t get a good look at it but from what I gather it's a pretty nice place. I've read that this place was originally built back in the late 70's to house the stars and crew of the movie "Hurricane". We drove past it and the landscaping looked good though the bungalows seemed pretty near the main road, so there may be some road noise. I think the water gets deep pretty quickly but on the other hand that area has quite a few coral formations so snorkeling should be decent.
Sofitel Motu:
A new companion resort to the Sofitel Marara, it lies just offshore on a very small motu. Almost all the overwater bungalows looked like they had great views. Being pretty new it should be in very good shape. The water in this area looked great. Much of it looked shallow enough to wade in (you should be able to walk a long way out) and there were lots of coral formations. This is located very near a fabulous "coral garden" where we did a helmet dive (15-20 feet deep) and so I can tell you from personal experience that there are a lot of fish nearby. From checking a couple of the more popular French Polynesia bulletin boards, it seems this is a pretty terrific place getting lots of great postings. Besides the wonderful overwater bungalows, I've heard lots of good things about their "treetop" bungalows. The only real drawback I can see about this resort is that the motu is really, really small and so you might feel a little confined. In general however, I don't think you could possibly go wrong with this place. By the way, I believe this was the resort shown in the final scene of the 2002 spy film "XXX".
In addition to these large resorts, there are a number of small "mom and pop" type resorts, mostly clustered in the Matira Point area near the Intercontinental. If you are on a limited budget, these small resorts would be worth checking out. Though they lack the picturesque overwater bungalows French Polynesia is so famous for, they will still give a place to stay near the fabulous waters of the lagoon - and for a whole lot less than the "big" resorts. The biggest problem with these places is simply finding out about them. Your best bet would be to search the web (via your favorite search engine) on "Bora Bora Rental", then filter out the huge number of sites featuring only the major resorts. It will take some effort, but I guarantee the sites for these small places are out there. To give you a head start, here is one such link:
http://tahiti1.com/hotels/borabora-fr.htm
... and here is another. It is a general purpose side on French Polynesia with a lot of content. Although a little difficult and tricky to navigate, it does lead to some web pages (with nice photos) for small family run resorts that offer bungalows and cabins for around $100/USD/night (or in some cases even less). Remember, I've never been to any of these places, so I can't really tell you anything about them. However, as most of these places seem to reside near the Matira Point area, I can tell you the beaches will probably be wonderful (beyond even what the photos may lead you to believe).
http://www.tahiti-tourisme.com/
And finally, try not to stress too much about your choice - and for heavens' sake DO NOT second guess yourself after you've already booked. I can't tell you how many times I've seen nearly hysterical postings on French Polynesian Bulletin Boards from anxiety-ridden folks who'd just read a bad review (perhaps even this one) about the hotel they'd booked at the night before - and were now reconsidering their choice. Often people get so wrapped up in NEEDING to make exactly the RIGHT choice, that they ruin their trip. Remember, no matter where you stay, the fabulous lagoon is open to all - and it is the amazing water of the lagoon that makes Bora Bora so wonderful. So relax, you are going to perhaps the most beautiful place on the face of the earth (and I don't say this lightly). I'd stay in a tent if it meant I could live there.
Hopefully, this information will be useful (at least as a start). Please remember however, that my exposure to these places was very limited so the accuracy of the information is a little dicey. I have however tried to do my best to give an honest assessment. If you read this review, have been to any of these resorts, and find any incorrect information PLEASE correct me with a comment or an e-mail. I will not be offended and you will in turn be doing a favor to those who read this review looking for helpful information.
Note: For more detailed information about the AMAZING Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort, read my review entitled "Bora Bora and the Pearl Beach Resort" and also check out Kboo's review entitled "Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort: An Absolute Gem". Between these 2 reviews you should be able to get a pretty good picture of all aspects of the place.
I have also posted reviews of Moorea (a great place) as well as of Papeete, Tahiti and the Tahiti Beachcomber Parkroyal, in addition to reviews of Kauai and Oahu. Even if you have your heart set on Bora Bora you might want to take a peek anyway - the review of Moorea includes some (hopefully) useful general information about French Polynesia. Also, if you read this review because you found it while researching for an upcoming vacation to French Polynesia, you'd best read my piece: "The South Pacific: God Help Me, I Do Love It So" - for it will provide a clue to your fate once you return from Polynesia (be afraid, be very afraid!). The easiest way to find them all is to click on the " More opinions by LordBalfor" link near the top of this page.
Addition as of April 23rd, 2001: I have now set up my trip photos on Webshots.com. To see them, simply cut and paste the following link into a new browser window. There are sections on Oahu, Kauai, Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora, and even Puerto Vallarta:
http://community.webshots.com/user/lordbalfor
PS: I'm going to let you in on a little secret (for those of you actually planning a trip to Bora Bora). For the best views (during the flight to Bora Bora from Papeete) try and grab a seat on the LEFT side of the plane if you are flying DIRECTLY to Bora Bora and on the RIGHT side if your flight stops at Huahine or Raiatea/Tahaa first. On the way back, you will almost always have the best views on the RIGHT side. This will maximize your chances of getting a good look down at the fabulous lagoons. Remember however, that variations in weather patterns (and other factors) can sometimes alter the established flight patterns (which I suspect are not really all that firm in that part of the world anyway). In any event. the views from the air are just astonishing.
One final note: if you are seriously considering a trip to Bora Bora I strongly recommend you check out a couple of the more popular Polynesian bulletin boards, specifically:
http://www.tahiti-explorer.com/
and/or:
http://pub39.ezboard.com/fpolynesia76919frm1
These are great sources of information, though a number of the posters tend to be somewhat snooty and have a definite attitude. People on the tahiti-explorer board in particular can sometimes be pretty nasty. Still they're worth checking out if you can ignore the occasional snide remark.
Update as of Dec 14th, 2001: I just came upon the web site for this terrific-looking little family-run resort on Huahine (I know it's not Bora Bora, but Huahine is supposedly right up there alongside Bora & Moorea as one of the most lovely islands in French Polynesia). Anyway it looked too nice not to mention - especially considering it's budget price. If you are traveling to that part of the world you may be considering stays on some of the other islands too, so I'll include the link here so you can take a look and judge for yourself. Remember - I haven't seen it in person, the web site just sparked my interest. The URL is:
http://www.mauarii.com/accueilA.htm
Update as of December 20th, 2001: If seems like there have been a whole lot of folks complaining lately on the Tahiti-Explorer website (and even here on Epinions - see the recent Epinion by wndsrfrgrl at:
http://www.epinions.com/content_50120724100about
the rude service (or sometimes lack of service of any kind) at the Le Meridien Resort. There also seems to be increasing numbers of negative comments about the amount of trash on the islands' beaches - we didn't see much of this, but others have. Just some things for you to keep in mind.
Updates as of July 15th, 2002:
There is now a new Pearl Beach Resort opened on Bora Bora called the Eden Beach. I'm afraid I don't know much about it except that it's less expensive than many of the others, features only beach & garden bungalows and lies on a motu along the east side of the island (just south of the Le Meridien - and thus will have a great view). You can find more info about it on the main Pearl Beach Resorts web page
(http://pearlbeachresorts.com/).
Update as of Sept 23, 2002:
Here some additional websites feature small, family-run (and inexpensive) resorts and pensions. Many of these places do not take credit cards so payment in advance must be by alternate means. Note also, that I haven't been to any of these places, they are just placed here so that you may investigate further
These places are on Bora Bora:
http://www.tahiti-tekuratravel.com/tahiti-tekuratravel/accommodation/cgbor.html
Another series of places on Bora Bora:
http://www.pacific-communication.pf/BoraBora/pensions.htm
This is a place on Huahine:
http://www.fare-maeva.com/
To find more places like this, do a web search on something like "Bora Bora pension".
Also - An e-mail acquaintance of mine (fellow Epinions writer "twunschl"), has recently returned from French Polynesia and set up an absolutely terrific personal web page full of great photos, information, and even video. I suggest you take a look. It is quite simply the best trip site I've seen.
The URL is:
http://www.tahiti.wunschl.com/
... and if you haven't already done so, take a look at her trip reports here on Epinions. They're terrific. There are links within the personal site to direct you to them, or you can get to the first of them directly by going to this URL:
http://www.epinions.com/content_66986806916
Update as of Dec 18th, 2002:
Here's a terrific site that lists ALL kinds of accomodations (including rental houses) in all price ranges. Check it out:
www.thetahititraveler.com
And finally, one last comment (I hope). Here's another money-saving bit of advice: If the cost of a vacation in French Polynesia is just a bit too much for you to stomach, consider visiting the nearby Cook Islands. They have pretty much everything that French Polynesia offers (except for true overwater bungalows), but for a fraction of the cost - especially if you are open to the idea of renting a house. You can rent a beach-front home on Rarotonga's lagoon for a week for about the same amount of money that an overwater bungalow on Bora Bora costs per night. A home across the road from the beach (and it's a quiet road) can be yours for about $200/$300 USD/week. If this sounds even the slightest bit interesting, you might want to take a look at my set of Cook Island reviews and their associated photos on Webshots.com. Though Bora Bora is still the most amazing island I've seen down there (in the South Pacific), the Cooks are definitely something to consider as well. See the first of them here:
http://www.epinions.com/content_63062118020
By the way, you should know that the South Pacific can be addictive. To see what I mean, click here:
http://www.epinions.com/content_1893048452
Note that though the above article is done in a humorous manner, there is some truth to it.
Update: July 20th, 2003:
Web page for federation of small hotels and guesthouses in French Polynesia (a great place to find cheaper places to stay):
http://www.haere-mai.pf/index.php?page=accueil&lg=en
Update as of Oct 16, 2003:
Just thought I'd mention the newest hotel on Bora Bora - The Bora Bora Nui. Located on the opposite end of the same motu as the Bora Bora Lagoon Resort, this place supposedly offers some of the most luxurious overwater bungalows on Bora Bora. From what I've heard however, most (if not all) of the units face out towards the reef instead of towards the main island. Still, folks seem to like the place. I'm afraid that's all I can tell you about this place.
Also, have located this very worthwhile personal website run by "Submarine" on the Tahiti-Explorer board. If you look under "Gallery" then "Tahiti-Bora Bora 2003" then under "Maps of Resorts" you will find JPG files of maps of many of the main resorts (showing specific bungalow numbers):
http://www.submarineaz.com
Submarine is a great guy will lots of terrific info on his site.
Update as of Feb 10th, 2004: It seems the Sofitel Motu, former darling of the island is starting to get some negative reviews. Sounds like the place may getting due for a refurbishment already - remember what I said about "older" places (and the Motu is now certainly no longer "new"). Mind you, most folks still seem to be happy with the resort, but not all. It has been 4 years now since we were on Bora Bora, so do NOT use this review as your primary information source as quite a bit has changed since then. I understand a new Ritz-Carlton is being built near the Le Meridien and other changes have occured which I'm too remote to keep up with so this review is slowly going out of date. I thought about pulling it completely, but there is still some worthwhile stuff here, so I'm going to leave it in place (for now).
Note that the Bora Bora Pearl Beach (where we stayed) now has a webcam, so you can take a peek at paradise. You can can find the link on the Main Pearl Beach Resorts website, right here:
http://pearlbeachresorts.com/
Additional note as of 08/25/2004: You might also consider renting a house. We did this on Rarotonga in the wonderful Cook Islands and it was a terrific bargain. I don't know of any specifically available on Bora Bora (you may want to do a search on "Bora Bora Rental House" or something along those lines), but I have heard of a place on Moorea (http://www.farehamara.com/). The owner of this house is "Hamara" on the Tahiti-Explorer message board. Note that I've not been to the house, and I'm just listing it here for you to take a look at.
Update as of Oct 25th, 2004: Well, it was probably inevitable, and I really hate to say it, but I'm guessing that Bora Bora is about to be "overbuilt". An enourmous new Ritz-Carlton (I believe) is being built more or less on the site of our motu picnic (near the Le Meridien) and I hear that a new Intercontinental hotel is being constructed on the other side of the Le Meridien. Once these are done, I would have to say that the island would possibly be "saturated". If possible, you may want to go to Bora Bora before these places are completed. I guess it's progress (sigh).
Update as of Dec 7th, 2004:
Here's a link to a terrific French Polynesia promotion site featuring lots of cool stuff, including some VERY beautiful PC wallpaper photos (many of which are available as free downloads) and a video that's pretty darned nice (I bought the DVD version). You may want to take a look as it's the best such site I've found:
http://www.tahitisouvenirs.com/IndexEN.htm
I'm told that if you specify the following sponsor code you will be credited with a 5% rebate on your purchase: MXSTHPCNLRTC
I feel compelled to issue a couple of disclosures here:
1) I do get credited for discounts myself if any of you out there use this promotional code. Since I do NOT write these reviews for the money (it's just a hobby - and a way of passing on the favor of those that helped me with my trip planning), I struggled with whether or not I should mention this sponsor code (a sort of "journalist ethics" I suppose) but finally decided that the bottom line is that anyone who does decide to buy something (and there IS some pretty nice stuff there) WILL save a bit of money and the truth is that I just couldn't argue with that.
2) Remember this is FRENCH Polynesia we are talking about here, where they have a slightly different view of nudity, so be aware that some of the free wallpapers are rather risque. The categories of these are pretty obvious from the titles (things like "Girls of the South Seas" and "Artistic Nudes"), so if such shots offend you, just don't choose those categories - but DO take a look at the other wallpapers as there are some simply stunning shots there. As I've already mentioned, French Polynesia is drop-dead gorgeous, and these free wallpapers (by some of the most aclaimed photographers in the world) do a pretty good job of capturing that beauty. I'm pretty happy with my photos on Webshots, but these pictures obviously put mine to shame, so take a look.
Update as of 01/13/05: I've found another site for a small resort you may want to take a look at. Like some of the others I mention here it's actually on Moorea but I know that many of you will hit both islands, so here it is:
http://www.labaiedenuarei.com/
Not been to the place but the location is WONDERFUL (on the most beautiful beach we saw on Moorea) - and the prices are very good. I'd give this place some SERIOUS consideration.
Update as of Feb 6th, 2005:
Not sure how long this link will be good, but if it's still up, take a look at some photos of the new Intercontintal Resort I mention in my update of Oct 25th 2004:
http://www.tahiti.intercontinental.com/control.cfm?page=Construction%5Fof%5Four%5FNew%5FHotel
It looks like this place is going up just north of Le Meridien while the new St Regis is being built just south of Le Meridien. Definitely a beauiful location and I guess more construction in the area was unavoidable, but I still can't help but feel that the island has got to be nearing the saturation point. All those people has got to start having an adverse affect on the health of the lagoon.
Addition as of 03/22/2006 - Here's a link to a website put together by a travel agent acquaintance of mine:
www.tahititraveler.blogspot.com
She's put together a really first rate collection of photos of virtually ALL of the major resorts in French Polynesia. It's an extensive collection of pictures so it may take a bit to load (depending on the speed of your connection) but believe me, it's well worth the wait. These are photos revealing details of the various resorts that you can't find ANYWHERE else, so DO take a look. Trust me, you won't regret it.
Safe and happy travels!
Ken
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