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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #735 on: February 05, 2016, 02:42:32 AM »
Just a disclosure, We went to Moorea not bora bora, from the research we did it seems moorea is less busy (less tourists) cheaper overall, and more relaxed. I am sure there will be some who will disagree however I am very happy with our choice and this way we have a reason to come back.

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This one is panoramic, so you can enjoy it best by downloading and zooming


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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #736 on: February 05, 2016, 12:45:23 PM »
A promotion popped up on my SPG app claiming to offer 50% Hawaii and French Polynesia. I looked up the St. Regis Bora Bora for July and it's available for 62,500 XPF ($583) which is cheaper than the Le Meridian. The code is SPG50PRO but doesn't seem to work on the regular SPG search. To access, go to "Special Offers" in your app and click on the "Full view. Half off" promotion.
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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #737 on: February 06, 2016, 07:20:21 PM »
How many points does HH charge per night @ BOB starting out? I understand there is some renovating going on @ Hilton BOB going on.
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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #738 on: February 10, 2016, 05:13:04 AM »
How much time do I need for a connection in PPT to Air Tahiti? Looking at a flight that gets in a 4:40 PM and want to try and make a 5:45 VT flight-possible or way too close...
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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #739 on: February 10, 2016, 05:35:34 AM »
Quote from: IsraelGuy on February 10, 2016, 05:13:04 AM
How much time do I need for a connection in PPT to Air Tahiti? Looking at a flight that gets in a 4:40 PM and want to try and make a 5:45 VT flight-possible or way too close...

Officially the MCT is 90 min, but I would prob take the risk

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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #740 on: February 10, 2016, 09:11:49 AM »
If customs is still "out of order" like it was with us, there's no way you could make the flight unless you're the first one off the plane.
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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #741 on: February 10, 2016, 09:27:57 AM »
We landed 6am, were last in the passport lane and got out by 645.
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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #742 on: February 10, 2016, 09:35:33 AM »
Quote from: AJK on February 10, 2016, 09:11:49 AM
If customs is still "out of order" like it was with us, there's no way you could make the flight unless you're the first one off the plane.

Yeah that's what I'm worried about. And VT specifically says they won't really help you out if you don't follow the min connection times, and it's the last flight of the day. Ugg...

Quote from: KidOOO on February 10, 2016, 09:27:57 AM
We landed 6am, were last in the passport lane and got out by 645.

How long ago was that?

Anyone successfully made it from NZ to PPT without overnighting in PPT? Seems almost impossible without the risk of missing the flight...
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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #743 on: February 10, 2016, 09:37:30 AM »
Last week.

PPT airport is officially under renovation, but it didn't seem to affect waiting times.
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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #744 on: February 10, 2016, 10:16:07 AM »
Quote from: IsraelGuy on February 10, 2016, 09:35:33 AM
Yeah that's what I'm worried about. And VT specifically says they won't really help you out if you don't follow the min connection times, and it's the last flight of the day. Ugg...



I'd risk it. Assuming you are flying J just make sure you are the first off the plane and if there is a line, figure things out :)
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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #745 on: February 10, 2016, 10:16:42 AM »
Quote from: KidOOO on February 10, 2016, 09:27:57 AM
We landed 6am, were last in the passport lane and got out by 645.
Was more than 45 mins for us. Probably closer to 60. And that's just passport control. Not getting bags, going to VT desk, checking in, going through (light)  security etc.
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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #746 on: February 10, 2016, 10:16:51 AM »
Quote from: damaxer91 on February 10, 2016, 10:16:07 AM
I'd risk it. Assuming you are flying J just make sure you are the first off the plane and if there is a line, figure things out :)

And if the baggae takes a while. Leave it and say you forgot it and they'll send it in the AM
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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #747 on: February 10, 2016, 10:19:10 AM »
Quote from: AJK on February 10, 2016, 10:16:42 AM
Was more than 45 mins for us. Probably closer to 60. And that's just passport control. Not getting bags, going to VT desk, checking in, going through (light)  security etc.

Maybe there is a "VIP Service" there?
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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #748 on: February 10, 2016, 10:19:51 AM »
Quote from: damaxer91 on February 10, 2016, 10:16:07 AM
I'd risk it. Assuming you are flying J just make sure you are the first off the plane and if there is a line, figure things out :)
I'd probably also risk it, but if the international flight is even 20-30 mins late, he's stuck.
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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #749 on: February 10, 2016, 10:25:21 AM »
Where are you arriving from?

Assuming its AKL the flight lands on-time 100% of the time according to EF
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