These days, most of us take complimentary, high-speed wi-fi at an airport for granted at airports. But that was not the case in Tahti, at least practically, and that made for an excruciatingly painful layover. Airport Wi-Fi Elusive in...
Review: The Brando – Private Island Resort In French Polynesia
My wife and I spent three nights at The Brando, a resort on the private atoll of Tetiaroa in French Polynesia. Long story short, it was worth the price tag and we had a spectacular time in one of...
Review: InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa
After arriving in Papeete, we spent our first two nights at the InterContinental Tahiti, a very convenient resort for starting or ending your trip to French Polynesia. InterContinental Tahiti Review Nightly rates for a base room range from $300-600...
Great Coffee In Papeete, Tahiti
My quest for great coffee takes us to the Society Islands, specifically to the capital of French Polynesia, Papeete, on the island of Tahiti, where I found an excellent local coffee roaster. Best Coffee In Papeete, Tahiti Wherever I...
Our Drive Around Tahiti Nui
We spent the first two nights on Tahiti, the largest island in French Polynesia, and took a drive around Tahiti Nui, the larger western section of the island. An Afternoon Drive Around Tahiti Nui We arrived in Tahiti with...
Introduction: A Priceless Anniversary Trip To French Polynesia
Welcome to my next trip report, which will recount my priceless anniversary trip to French Polynesia with my precious wife Heidi. It was a trip that was easily one of my best ever and also quite a splurge…but with...
My Glorious Stay At The Brando Resort In French Polynesia
My wife and I just wrapped up an amazing stay at The Brando resort on the private atoll of Tetiaroa in French Polynesia. It was a trip of a lifetime and I am so thankful we were able to...
Where Should I Stay In Tahiti?
I’m celebrating my 10th wedding anniversary with Heidi this spring and considering a trip to Tahiti, a place neither of us have ever been to. But the question of which hotel(s) to stay in presents a challenge. Our First...
1-Day-Sale: Up To 40% Off United Awards To Tahiti
United Airlines is offering up to 40% off springtime award tickets to Tahiti for MileagePlus members. Depending upon your MileagePlus status, you can pay anywhere from 42K-49K round-trip for a trip to Tahiti in economy class. Taxes/fees will run...
United Airlines Will Serve Tahiti Year Around
United Airlines marked the inaugural flight of its new San Francisco to Tahiti service with news that the flight will operate year-around. The flight was originally set to run from October 30, 2018 until March 28, 2019 but now will operate...
United Wants To Send “Hardest Working Person In America” To Tahiti
United Airlines wants to send you to Tahiti in business class, put you up in nice hotels, and give you some spending money…if you work hard enough. It’s a contest, but one of the best ones I have seen...
Official: United Will Fly San Francisco to Tahiti
United Airlines will serve Tahiti, broadening its portfolio of South Pacific routes to a new and exotic leisure destination. Subject to government approval, United will start seasonal nonstop service between San Francisco (SFO) and Fa’a’ā International Airport (PPT) in Papeete,...