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THE HCP

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So The HCP and The Mrs HCP have not been on a vacation, just the two of us since our honeymoon. She has joined me on some work trips to cool places, but that's just not the same.
Wanting to surprise her over the NBA all star break this next February.
Wondering if any of you mouth breathers have escaped your moms basement long enough to enjoy time in either of these locations?
Talking about Bora Bora/Tahiti or Virgin Islands type of destinations.
Wanting a more secluded beach than a resort atmosphere. A scooter and a hut with a hammock vs a huge all enclusive place.
Anybody out there have any ideas or recommendations?
Best sites to search?
 
I'd do Bora Bora or Tahiti.

Stay on those huts with stilts. I'm a single sockfucker so I never get the chance to take a wifey out there though but if I did, I'd go there.
 
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So The HCP and The Mrs HCP have not been on a vacation, just the two of us since our honeymoon. She has joined me on some work trips to cool places, but that's just not the same.
Wanting to surprise her over the NBA all star break this next February.
Wondering if any of you mouth breathers have escaped your moms basement long enough to enjoy time in either of these locations?
Talking about Bora Bora/Tahiti or Virgin Islands type of destinations.
Wanting a more secluded beach than a resort atmosphere. A scooter and a hut with a hammock vs a huge all enclusive place.
Anybody out there have any ideas or recommendations?
Best sites to search?
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I've never been but a friend who has been pretty much everywhere says the Cook Islands are the place to go....
 
UncleCliffy'sDaddy said:
I've never been but a friend who has been pretty much everywhere says the Cook Islands are the place to go....
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Yes, the Cook Islands are the place that HCP is asking for.

French Polynesia is way more touristy. Also, way more expensive. Your buck goes a lot further in the Cooks.

barfo
 
I'd go with Hawaii just because you can fly direct out of Portland. Anywhere else involves multiple flights and a lot longer in the air and waiting for connections. If you're going to be gone for 5 days, 2 of them will be just flying.
 
You could leave her behind so she can have a good time too.
 
Hawaii...It's hurricane season in the Caribbean.
 
I really enjoyed St. Lucia, but if you're looking for NOT the all-inclusive thing, then probably not there.
 
3RA1N1AC said:
Fantastic.
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Guess these would be what he's talking about.

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barfo
 
@HCP I've been to Bora Bora in February and been to a lot of different places in the Caribbean. It really depends on what your budget it, that will help you determine a better fit (Bora Bora will cost you upwards of 10k even in a non-lux hotel all-in). I wouldn't go to the south pacific in February as it's probably going to rain about 50% of the time you are there.

I would recommend Turks and Caicos/Anguilla/Aruba in February. I can get you more details about the SP if you are interested.
 
I know she enjoyed Saint Kitts when we were there on the last long road trip from last year.

In all seriousness, that place is gorgeous.

If you can afford it, Bora Bora is lovely as well. If you can afford it more, St Regis is the place to stay. I won a trip there several years ago. Would love to go back
 
OSUBlazerfan said:
@HCP I've been to Bora Bora in February and been to a lot of different places in the Caribbean. It really depends on what your budget it, that will help you determine a better fit (Bora Bora will cost you upwards of 10k even in a non-lux hotel all-in). I wouldn't go to the south pacific in February as it's probably going to rain about 50% of the time you are there.

I would recommend Turks and Caicos/Anguilla/Aruba in February. I can get you more details about the SP if you are interested.
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That would be fantastic. Any info would be great!!!
 
I was in the Caribbean in January 2000, and the rain either looked like it was coming out of hoses or it was going sideways.

By hoses, i mean the drops were huge and it looked like a billion streams of water.
 
HCP said:
That would be fantastic. Any info would be great!!!
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If you do end up going to the South Pacific, Bora Bora is fantastic!

Here was my tripadvisor writeup for the trip. Tripadvisor is the best, people in the forums will help you make the best decision.

My rental: https://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p330262

I spent 8 days, 7 nights all in Bora Bora at Brandos Over water Bungalow in Fanuui. Overall it was a blast and the best vacation we've had. Just wanted to share some of the things we did, ate, and saw and I would be happy to answer any questions I can

For those looking for a cheapish OWB check these OWB (5 of them) all located on the north side of the island. They come with a full kitchen so saving money on food is possible. You will need a car to get around if you stay here though.

Activities:
Reef Discovery - This was the best thing we did by far. We happened to also catch a really good weather day. Our tour guide Simon was fun and knowledgeable. We saw sting rays, sharks, eels, and tons of different kinds of fish.

La Plage. - After doing the reef discovery tour, we wanted to really go out on our own to the different motus in BB. We found out about LA Plate, located around matira beach, which rents out small boats to anyone. They have 6hp boats for those without a boating license and 15 HP boats for those with. We didn't have one so we had to have the 6 HP one. It was quite slow but it did the job nonetheless and renting a boat was cheaper than doing the reef discovery tour again. The first time we took got a boat the weather ruined it for us, because it was extremely windy. But we got a good weather day at the end of our vacation and decided to rent one again. Our favorite motus were pitiaau, teviroa, and topu.

Food/Dining:
SuperU/Chin Lee - These two markets in Vaitape is where we stocked up on food for the week.
Cafe Aloe - Had breakfast here 3 times. Great croissants and affordable.
Bloody Mary's - Lunch was great here, skipped dinner because it was too expensive.
Fare Mania - Best pizza on the island.
Paradiso - good lunch selection.
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The island of Moorea which is part of Tahiti. Unbelievable place.
 
Ya, would love to just get break down on costs..... want to go somewhere quiet/cheap and safe.
 
HCP said:
Ya, would love to just get break down on costs..... want to go somewhere quiet/cheap and safe.
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Ticket to PPT (Tahiti) will cost 1200-1600 per person (use google flights to see what days are best). It's a one stop flight (LAX). If you go to Moorea, i think you can take a boat? which costs like 20-30 per person one way. If you go to Bora Bora you have to take a 60 min flight which will cost 300-400 pp RT.

I don't know about other costs in Moorea, but in Bora Bora....

I stayed in a private OWB for 500$ per night. If you stay at a resort in a OWB you're looking at 1k per night. You could stay at a resort (not in a OWB) and it will be much cheaper. I have heard complaints about the cost of food at resorts but i cant comment. A meal at a restaurant on the island will probably cost 50$ per person (lunch/dinner) without alcohol. You can save a ton of money by eating in for breakfast and lunch and going out for dinner. Island is small, so even if you rent car, gas prices dont matter. I rented a sedan from a guy for 700$ a week.

Activities/Tours will run you 100-150$ per person.
 
Haven't been to Moorea for 30+ years, so this might be just a wee bit out of date, but at that time there was a campground on Moorea which cost little to nothing.

Of course you had to endure the campground being full of young women with bare breasts. That was difficult, but somehow I survived for a week or so.

barfo
 
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