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January 4th 2016

Published: September 30th 2017

Geo: -17.5327, -149.838Moorea is known as being one of the most beautiful islands in all of French Polynesia - well, we wouldn't really know, because it pissed rain for most of the three days that we were here! You could argue that travel experiences can often be all about the timing, so you could blame our luck for this poor weather, but we did make a conscious decision to visit French Polyn... Read Full Entry

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Mushy Green Beans ...

... This could've been pretty awesome at Restaurant Coco D'isle - top quality green beans roasted with plenty of garlic - but it was simply way overcooked, tasting like they were boiled or steamed to an unceremonious and torturous death.

Staggering Amount of Fruit ...

... when you order a shrimp skewer with fruit, you expect just a little bit of fruit, perhaps a few pieces. But a quarter pineapple, two bananas, nearly half a papaya, and an entire starfruit??? It's overkill! The shrimp were great, however, especially with the little heart-shaped cup of dipping sauce, that was equally as good with the fries.

Annoying Plate ...

.. While the food on top of it was good, the weird little plant container was completely unnecessary, and only served the purpose of getting in your way while you ate. Other than that, the tuna in coconut curry wasn't too shabby.

Can't Imagine How Amazing a Nutella Shake Would Be

No Thanks, Especially at $13 CDN a Shot!

Odd ...

... It seemed that the pieces of baguette had been hollowed out at the breakfast buffet! Maybe they weren't making enough money on their mediocre and overpriced buffet, and needed to cut back! This was the major fault of the Hotel Hibiscus - a pretty sad, and overpriced breakfast buffet.

5th January 2016

Mullberry02
non-member comment

Sounds like you are having a good time already. Enjoy!

5th January 2016

bevan.hazelwood
non-member comment

Hi Clint and Sue. Looks like you had a good flight. Brings back memories of when Denise and I were on that same flight. You are staying across from Raffles, if you can you should try the high tea. It really is a very special time. China tow
n sounded amazing, we've had dinner there as well maybe not the same restaurant but it is very nice. Enjoy your stay. Cheers Bevan.

5th January 2016

Ferris & Judy
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Oops! How's this, well done you make travelling sound so easy and enjoyable, are you sure you don't represent a travel agent , happy holiday Judy & Ferris X

6th January 2016

Carolyn
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You didn't tell us what you had for dinner when you met up with Vincent and his parents!!

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