Re: ? Polynesia - Tahiti - Bora Bora, Moorea - Cook Islands

Hi, 
I was in the Cook Islands in 1999 at the Rarotongan Beach Resort
http:// http://www.rarotongan.co.ck
I think you would love it, the people are some of the friendliest I
have ever met. I was in Rarotonga which is very small, and relaxing. I
am not sure what you are looking for - there is diving and
snorkelling, hiking. They use the New Zealand & Cook Island dollars,
and there was no tipping- we were told it is contrary to Cook Islands
custom. It is a beautiful  island with clear blue water and is mostly
protected by a reef so no sharks!  The hotels cannot be taller that
the tallest palm tree so it is not a "urban" environment (pop. 10,000
on the whole island of Rarotonga) - it is not an inclusive resort and
it would be a relaxing fun holiday but (having been to many Club Meds)
it would not have nearly the activity that type of vacation would,
Hope this helps a bit,
Tessa

> Bianco80 wrote:
> > Hi!
> > 
> > I'm an Italian guy currently studying in Melbourne till November.
> > My family is gonna come to visit me in December... we'd like to spend
> > some time travelling in Australia and then spend a week in
> > Polynesia...
> > And here's my issue...
> > 
> > WHERE???
> > 
> > We were thinking to spend 7-8 days somewhere in a all-inclusive
> > resort... as they told me I should organise everything from Australia
> > I'm pretty concerned coz I really don't know where we could have a
> > good time...
> > I was considering to go to Bora Bora Club Med... even though it's an
> > expensive island it's once in the life... but... does it worth it? Is
> > Bora Bora Club Med nice??
> > I also gathered info about Moorea or Tahiti Beachcomber Resorts... do
> > u know them? Any possible suggestion?
> > I've been told by several travel agents that Cook Islands are cheaper
> > than Tahiti islands but still really beautiful... do u advise me to
> > head there with my family?
> > 
> > I really don't know what to do and, as it is a pretty expensive trip,
> > I wouldn't want to make the wrong decision...
> > 
> > If u've been there and wanna give me any TIP I would be really
> > happy...
> > I REALLY NEED YOUR HELP...
> > Any suggestion is welcome... :-)
> > 
> > Thanks a lot!!
> > 
> > Diego
> > 
> > 
> > =============== Comment from Moderator ===============
> > The two Club Med's in Indonesia might be worth considering: Bali and Ria Bintan 
> > (near Singapore). Another fantastic choice would be the Club Med Phuket, in 
> > Thailand. All of these place would be easy to get to from Australia.
> > Hal Segal
> >