Overwater Bungalow or Beach Bungalow?

Last March I spent 8 days in the islands of French Polynesia, visiting the islands of Tahiti, Tikehau, Taha'a, Moorea, and Bora Bora.  I stayed in overwater bungalows in all but one resort.  These bungalows are beautiful - he rooms are large, the view spectacular, and there are "Tahitian televisions" in the rooms.  The Tahitian televisions are either glass in the floors or in a table which gives you a view beneath the bungalow where you can see the coral and watch the colorful fish swim by. You also have a private deck with steps leading down to the turquoise water below.  I think everyone who goes to these islands should make sure to spend a few nights in an overwater bungalow. 

There is a benefit, however, to staying in a beach bungalow.  If you would like to be able to go outside your bungalow and lounge on the beach, this might be the option for you.  Your beach area is private to you only, there are usually lounge chairs set up for your bungalow, and you can walk right in to the water from your private beach.  Since many people visit more than one island in French Polynesia, maybe your best bet is to stay in a beach bungalow at one resort and follow it with an overwater bungalow at the other resort. 

Photo  © Mary McGrath

Why Not Plan a Trip to French Polynesia

Tiare Flower
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French Polynesia, commonly referred to as Tahiti, is comprised of over 400  islands in the South Pacific, with the islands of Tahiti, Bora Bora, and Moorea being the most visited.  They are part of the Society Islands and they are not as far away as many people might think.  The flight from Los Angeles is only 8 hours, and by flying Air Tahiti Nui, the flight becomes part of the fun.  After taking off, the flight attendants, dressed in traditional uniforms, change into flowered shirts and casual clothes.  All your food and drinks are included in the flight and you have your own personal tv set with many options from movies, tv shows, games (which you can also play against others on the plane), or just watch the course of the plane ride while listening to music.  The flight attendants are so accommodating and make sure you keep well hydrated by passing around glasses of water throughout the flight.  On your return, you will take a red eye flight back to Los Angeles.  If you are flying to another destination after Los Angeles, you might want to spend a few days there first.  Same goes for the flight to Tahiti.  If you are flying from the east coast, why not break up your flights by an overnight stay in Los Angeles and then continuing on to paradise, the Islands of French Polynesia.

Coming next ---what to see and do in Tahiti

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Mary McGrath
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