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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #560 on: June 04, 2015, 10:33:49 AM »
The question is if the significant upgrade is worth $900 more, and do you know what the significant upgrade is? Is it the property? The OWB's or the service?

From the multitude of reviews I've read, this seems to be a very accurate comparison tool

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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #561 on: June 04, 2015, 12:33:54 PM »
The Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island seems to get the most bang for the buck, according to what I'm reading, its located in the best part of the lagoon, and best for snorkeling. Its also better priced,  Should i ditch the le Meridian for this?

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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #562 on: June 04, 2015, 01:31:24 PM »
The Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island seems to get the most bang for the buck, according to what I'm reading, its located in the best part of the lagoon, and best for snorkeling. Its also better priced,  Should i ditch the le Meridian for this?

Def an upgrade over the Le Meridien

Just make sure there wont be a language barrier there

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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #563 on: June 04, 2015, 01:34:13 PM »
Def an upgrade over the Le Meridien

Just make sure there wont be a language barrier there
@AJK do you agree?

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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #564 on: June 04, 2015, 01:35:50 PM »
@AJK do you agree?

I'm a no one here... but I do know damaxer91's little birdie has more experience than I do in BOB.
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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #565 on: June 04, 2015, 02:02:19 PM »
@AJK do you agree?

Have u read the FT threads? Trip Adviser worthless because everyone there is doing a once in a lifetime trip

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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #566 on: June 04, 2015, 02:03:34 PM »
Have u read the FT threads? Trip Adviser worthless because everyone there is doing a once in a lifetime trip
No,  never tried FT, will check now.

So again, you recommend the sofitel private island over Le Meridean?


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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #567 on: June 04, 2015, 02:25:14 PM »
No,  never tried FT, will check now.

So again, you recommend the sofitel private island over Le Meridean?



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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #568 on: June 04, 2015, 02:59:38 PM »
Have u read the FT threads? Trip Adviser worthless because everyone there is doing a once in a lifetime trip

And FT is different? How many of those posters go to BOB half dozen times?
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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #569 on: June 04, 2015, 07:04:08 PM »
And FT is different? How many of those posters go to BOB half dozen times?

There are a few for sure. Its also a lot easier to weed out the fake reviews.

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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #570 on: June 21, 2015, 03:26:15 PM »
How does IC Thalasso work? Every day they release availability for the day that is 365 days ahead? Is there a set time of day they do that?
But right now, for example, you don't see space on 4/29/16 or 4/30/16 so at what point did those dates get released and snatched up? Midnight you think?
FT seems to indicate that they release every day for 365 days out. Anyone have data points on what time they release it at? Midnight? EST? Bora Bora time?

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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #571 on: June 21, 2015, 03:28:15 PM »
FT seems to indicate that they release every day for 365 days out. Anyone have data points on what time they release it at? Midnight? EST? Bora Bora time?
I highly doubt it. I never found availability 365 days out, and I've been checking

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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #572 on: June 21, 2015, 03:38:02 PM »
FT seems to indicate that they release every day for 365 days out. Anyone have data points on what time they release it at? Midnight? EST? Bora Bora time?
Been reading that thread myself recently. Seems that midnight EST is the key. However, when 10 ppl are trying to book at the same exact moment, the odds of you getting it...

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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #573 on: June 21, 2015, 08:11:22 PM »
I highly doubt it. I never found availability 365 days out, and I've been checking
if you read what YD just said I'm not sure why you're highly doubting it. Have you check ALL day?
You can say what you think when you think what you say.

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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #574 on: June 21, 2015, 08:19:17 PM »
Been reading that thread myself recently. Seems that midnight EST is the key. However, when 10 ppl are trying to book at the same exact moment, the odds of you getting it...
Perhaps a script can be written...

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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #575 on: June 30, 2015, 01:35:28 PM »
Next weekend Thursday to Sunday is available at the IC Thalasso on Points.
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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #576 on: July 03, 2015, 06:28:56 AM »
Next weekend Thursday to Sunday is available at the IC Thalasso on Points.
Is that really the place you want to spend Shabbos?

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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #577 on: July 03, 2015, 10:36:05 AM »
Is that really the place you want to spend Shabbos?
Absolutely! Would do so any shabbos

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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #578 on: July 13, 2015, 04:47:51 PM »
My wife and I want to travel to Bora Bora and stay at the 4 Seasons in a year from now. Any suggestions on how I can do it all on points? TIA

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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #579 on: July 13, 2015, 04:56:40 PM »
My wife and I want to travel to Bora Bora and stay at the 4 Seasons in a year from now. Any suggestions on how I can do it all on points? TIA
I don't believe you can get it using points, rather you would need to earn points and sell them, and/or cashback cards.
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