How many times have you been to French Polynesia?

[Tahitianbigkahuna]

Who can remember the days when you would fly to French Polynesia on a 747 flown by Corsair

 

Edited January 13, 2017 by Tahitianbigkahuna

[Kamloops50]

I flew to French Polynesia in 1978 on UTA from LAX. Humidity came thru the planes air conditioning when we landed as a mist.

Arrived at the ungodly hour of 3AM local time. Hot , muggy and damp in the airport.

[Tahitianbigkahuna]

I flew to French Polynesia in 1978 on UTA from LAX. Humidity came thru the planes air conditioning when we landed as a mist.

Arrived at the ungodly hour of 3AM local time. Hot , muggy and damp in the airport.

 

WOW!

 

DC10?

 

UTA ended up being part of AF

[Kamloops50]

WOW!

 

DC10?

 

UTA ended up being part of AF

 

It was already owned by AF at the time. It was operating as a subsidiary of AF. Air New Zealand had a parallel run with a B747.

[Tahitianbigkahuna]

It was already owned by AF at the time. It was operating as a subsidiary of AF. Air New Zealand had a parallel run with a B747.

 

ANZ was my favorite carrier to FP ...

 

When they flew the LAX/PPT/RAR/AKL route you could easily combine the Cook Islands and French Polynesia in one trip.

 

We love both the Cooks and FP, that is why we love taking the PG 11 night cruises as you get both :)

[Notion_of_the_Ocean]

Well, at least I'm not the only one in the working on the first trip category. :D

[Tahitianbigkahuna]

Well, at least I'm not the only one in the working on the first trip category. :D

 

Well beyond the roll call I find helping newbies planning their first trip to FP most rewarding. Fortunately there are some very seasoned travelers to FP on this forum.

Edited January 13, 2017 by Tahitianbigkahuna

[Tahitianbigkahuna]

Glad to see the majority are working on their first trip to FP or have only been once and have the Tahitian flu and need to return to control the symptoms. This means helpful tips and suggestions are needed which is where some of us seasoned FP travelers come in :D

[cruisefun27]

Five times number six in April. Fourth time time on PG.

 

 

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[Tahitianbigkahuna]

5 times on the PG is a milestone ...

 

I think you get hugs from the girls at the excursion desk ...

[twin123185]

Stuck at 8! No idea when #9 will be. My son gets his turn this year. #3 for him.

 

 

 

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[Tahitianbigkahuna]

Stuck at 8! No idea when #9 will be. My son gets his turn this year. #3 for him.

 

 

 

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You can sill come on the Reunion Cruise :)

[twin123185]

I wish

 

 

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[Wendy The Wanderer]

First in 2000, flew AOM. Five trips, six cruises, 52 days on the PG, a week or so on land, first pre-cruise at Manihi Pearl which is now a moldering ruin, best hotel ever. #7 this October.

 

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[Tahitianbigkahuna]

First in 2000, flew AOM. Five trips, six cruises, 52 days on the PG, a week or so on land, first pre-cruise at Manihi Pearl which is now a moldering ruin, best hotel ever. #7 this October.

 

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Manihi, a bit off the beaten trek, glad you had the chance to enjoy :)

[Dunner]

One awesome trip 2014 and l-o-t-s of wonderful suggestions from posters on this page!!!! HI EVERYONE!!!!!---STARTING TO GET THE BUG AGAIN---Will there be a reunion cruise Sept. 2018?? Sept.2014 was perfect weather(scared to try another month)

[Emdee]

One awesome trip 2014 and l-o-t-s of wonderful suggestions from posters on this page!!!! HI EVERYONE!!!!!---STARTING TO GET THE BUG AGAIN---Will there be a reunion cruise Sept. 2018?? Sept.2014 was perfect weather(scared to try another month)

 

There can be if you want to organize it....I have two mammoth trips booked that year so no budget.

 

Hoping to have another reunion for Jan-feb 2019. Yes the weather can be bad but it is mostly good. It's a more economical time for retired guests and people who want to get away from the cold.

 

Agree that September weather is perfect in FP.

[BPCruiser]

This coming October 2017 will be trip #2 for us. First was in 2014 on a Oceania Cruise. Great trip but this next one will be on PG with some friends who will be experiencing PG and French Polynesia for the 1st time. :)