Home from a Memorable Vacation (update)

We’re back from our Tahitian vacation and I can’t wait to share details from the trip!

After 1 week spent on the tropical paradise island of Mo’orea, I wasn’t all too excited to get back to reality. This vacation was very active and also romantic, although this trip would be just as luxurious for a single traveler.

A few takeaways from the vacation:

• Moorea is a small island, but the landscape is breathtaking and there are plenty of activities to fill a weeks time
• Resorts are all about romance and luxury, but Moorea itself is rustic, hiker/biker friendly, and full of adventure
• The heat was very strong mid-day, but pleasant if by the water.
• Knowledge of French language was helpful, but it’s better to be able to speak French
• Resorts and excursions were not crowded in the month of April
• We felt very safe and enjoyed independently driving around the entire Island of Moorea

I am most looking forward to sharing all of our money-saving tips as well as the total full price of the trip vs. the price we actually paid.

I will make it a priority to detail how we achieved significant savings as well as a few of the small things we did to try to cut costs. Other topics we’re covering are:

• Food prices and varieties in Moorea, including cheap eats and a fun dining experience with sharks
• Tips for getting cheap flights to Tahiti
• What to expect flying economy class on Air Tahiti Nui
• Exciting activities to do in Moorea, including the best scenic lookouts
• A look inside our beach bungalow at the Intercontinental Resort and Spa, was it the best resort on the island?
• How we booked our stay at the Intercontinental with IHG points, and what we paid for a room upgrade

Whether you’re interested in learning more about traveling to French Polynesia or have other destinations in mind, I encourage you to follow our posts. I want to share insights to help make any dream destination affordable as well as ways to achieve luxury-style travel within a budget.

If you’re looking for activities ideas for your trip, be sure to check out our article on 14 of the best things to do in Moorea.