Reflections on our trip

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Geo: -27.4676, 153.028

Why do I write this blog............ simply for the memories which we both tend to forget over time.

Well we have been home for 3 weeks now and our trip is but a blur so I thought it timely to reflect on the worst and best of our once in a lifetime holiday.

Would we go back, hell yes but only if we won the lottery.

Worst:
- Air New Zealand - bad experience (since when do you have to pre order a meal on an international flight and have to pay for your movies)
- Tahiti - first impression is; don't bother, its run down, the hotels are more three star than four and its expensive (this may be a little harsh given to short exposure we had)
- No connecting flights - its a chore to get there
- Booking through a travel agent - they all pretend to offer you a great deal but end up being more expensive than doing it yourself
- The Lagoon Restaurant by Jean-Georges - overpriced and overrated with a touch of food poisoning to boot
- The wet season - a little wetter than expected but it does keep the crowds down
-The French - what can I say.

Best:
- Bora Bora - was all that it claimed to be and more
- Our St Regis over the water villa - room 229 was exceptional
- The service - our butler Sebastian was very attentive as were all the St Regis staff
- The Novotel in Auckland - what a great idea if you are transiting
- Our chauffeur and his Audi A8 - a nice touch
- The Botswana Butchery - best restaurant of the whole trip
- Mt Otemanu - what a magical view
- Our Hainie cocktails - a very refreshing drink to be had in the tropics
- The Polynesia n people - very friendly, la Orana (yo-rah-nah).

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