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Going on TP, Marquesas itinerary, and just curious what some of you purchased. I guess most people buy something with pearls but what else? Have you had any problem having your suitcases weigh more going home? How did Air Tahiti handle that? Thinking of those large wood carvings - how did you get those home? Thanks for your input. We brought home tons of stuff from Tahiti - vanilla ws the most requested item and it was the cheapest at Le Marche Papeete and in Raiatea. There are pareus that are colorful and practical long after the cruise is over, tropical jams and jellies, tiare fragrances, woven tapa items. You asked about the large wooden objects - if you purchase them in Papeete, the dealer might offer to ship them back for you. If you buy something on the outlying island, again check to see if they will provide shipping. I'm not sure exactly how large you are thinking - we purchased several masks and some small tikis, but they fit in our luggage. Worse comes to worse, talk to the Purser and see what s he suggests. We did the Cook islands We bought pearls, but also the mother of pearl carved pearl jewelery, pareos, vanilla, lots of soaps - which made great gifts and of course, t-shirts from several places. Oh, and I almost forgot, liqueur and jellies from Moorea. Think outside the box when purchasing pareos. I have many and use them for tablecloths, made a few into pillows and kitchen curtains. We have used pareos as table clothes during luaus and the like, but I never thought of using them for curtains. I'm originally from Barre. I plan to purchase an anniversary gift for MDW while on this cruise. Black pearls are the item of choice, but I'll let her pick the jewelry herself. I wasn't born yesterday!! Does anyone recall if there is much in the line that a man can wear in a black pearls? I'd like something but don't want to look like a sissy while wearing it!! Don't want to put a mortgage on the house to puchasing it either. Like WeBwGone, I too an also interested in other gift ideas, anyone else have further suggestions?? The ones so far are good. Don't want to put a mortgage on the house to puchasing it either '. How about black pearl cuff links? If you can't find any, buy two pearls and have them made back home. There is nothing sissy about a well-dressed man wearing stylish cuff links. You don't see that very much any more and it is very sexy, in my humble opinion. I'm on a real tight budget after paying for the btb cruises so I will probably buy three loose pearls and once I pay off my bills from the cruise, have a jeweller make me earrings and a ring. Have a great trip. I am in Northern Vermont just outside of Stowe. Where in Vermont are you from? I lived in Hawaii for a few years with a Cook Islander friend, hence my experience with pareos. Can't wait for next year and my b2b on the Tahitian princess. I had thought of cuff links, but I will not have very many opportunities to were them. Whereas a nice necklace for men might be nice. Did anyone see any in their FP travels? Also, as WeBeGone asked earlier, any other good gift ideas? We are all interested in good gift ideas. Carolyn R - I am originally from Barre, just outside of Montpelier Central Vermont , but did much of my growing up in Groton - don't get much more rural than that. After high school, I went to Reno to go to college, eventually married and moved to sunny California. This is the time of year that my thoughts turn back to the Green now, orange, red and yellow Mountians. My DH is from Hawai'i and while there are lots ot do with tapa and coconut fibler around the house, I never extended that to pareos. Go figure! We saw men in French Polynesia wearing black pearls on black cords probably leather around their necks. I actually was thinking of buying one of those necklaces for myself because I like the more casual look of it, but then I fell in love with a ring and got it instead. You will see vendors selling the cheap 'reject' pearls on cords, but there are also some very nice ones in jewelry stores, and also on the ship. Yup, it is the beginning of fall foliage and the leaf peeper are arriving. Lots of brilliant reds this year. Then comes winter, when I miss Hawaii the most, brrr! Hibernation time. I just got a new digital camera. If I get a spectacular shot of the folliage I will post it if I can figure out how. Sounds great - besides, you'll want to have it ready to go before you leave on your next cruise. We have sycamores that change around here, but it's just not the same. Don't miss the snow though! The hardest thing about Tahiti is that touristm is still 'new' to many places and there just isn't the shopping mall of souviners available yet. There were many stops that didn't offer much in the way of items to puchase, but that was kinda nice. It made the islands seem more untouched. One item that we did purchase in Papeete that turned out to be a great gift for people were bed shawls. These are delicated woven shawls that are great for a cool evening. They were also a bargain, which isn't easy to find there. There are also calendars, books, stationary. I wouldn't sweat what to buy until I see what's being offered in your ports, especially in the Marquesas. There's a photo of our guides on one of the tours wearing pearls on black cords. It's on page 13 of our South Pacific album not South Pacific Part 2 , if you want to get an idea of what they look like. As far as other souvenirs, we found it difficult because we couldn't carry liquids on the plane and didn't want to pack them in our checked luggage. I would have liked to bring back some vanilla, monoi oil and maybe some of the liqueur we tried on Moorea, but we didn't get any of them due to the airline restrictions. We brought back some pareos and some calendars, and a book of French Polynesia maps that my husband wanted. But most importantly, we brought back lots of photos to bring back the memories of the wonderful time we had in paradise! Some of those pearls look awfully big however but you can't tell the particulars from the picture. I would imagine that in this use of the pearls that they arn't the top grades anyway, which is ok for me. We found these in a little shop that faced the main drag in Papeete. I didn't get the name as there was massive construction going on outside the store. It was between the stairs leading up to the shopping mall and the bank. It has several souvenir type displays. The shawls were on a rack on the center of the store. They were beautifully done and I wish we'd bought a dozen more. No, actually, I don't have any shots of the shawls, but I could ask my friend to loan me the one we gave her for one. I didn't buy any for myself which I am kicking myself for and hoping freverently that I can find the shop when we go back. They seemed a very common item, though, lots of the locals wore them. Write An Amazing Review! If you are already a Cruise Critic member, please log in with your existing account information or your email address and password. Pacific Islands, All. What souvenirs did you bring home? Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2. Recommended Posts. WeBeGone Posted September 16, Posted September 16, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options Spikesgirl Posted September 16, Good luck and enjoy your cruise. Hi Rita - we sailed with you on Star a few years back!!! French Polynesia is such a gorgeous place - your gonna love it!! Carolyn R Posted September 16, Posted September 22, Don't want to put a mortgage on the house to puchasing it either Like WeBwGone, I too an also interested in other gift ideas, anyone else have further suggestions?? Don't want to put a mortgage on the house to puchasing it either ' How about black pearl cuff links? Carolyn R Posted September 23, Posted September 23, Posted September 25, Spikesgirl Posted September 25, Trobrah Posted September 25, Carolyn R Posted September 25, Travel safe, Charlie. Posted September 26, That sounds like a good idea. I can't wait to get there and take a look for them. We are under 8 weeks and its coming up fast! Does anyone else have additional gift ideas? Spikesgirl Posted September 26, Trobrah Posted September 26, Definatelly this necklace is something that I will be looking for. Thanks Dan. Degas Posted October 1, Posted October 1, Posted October 3, Spikesgirl Posted October 3, Posted October 7, Posted October 8, Thanks for the information, I will look for that shop! Spikesgirl Posted October 8, Sail safe, Charlie. Posted October 9, Thanks for the info will keep an eye out for them when we are there. 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Tahiti & Moorea, French Polynesia

Buying snow Papeete

But this is the hour that islanders head into the sea, mounting surfboards, foil boards, outrigger canoes, or just laughing and splashing together. Friends and families bonding in seas as warm as bathwater, giving thanks once more to the ocean for all the gifts it gives — energy, refreshment, food, protection, life. This is French Polynesia, a country of isles and atolls, a protectorate of France comprising five distinct archipelagos, otherwise known as the Islands of Tahiti. But boy is it worth the trip. Peak time for visitors is the dry season May to October, when long months of endless sunshine are cooled by a Pacific trade breeze and temperatures stay around a pleasant mid 20s Celsius. This is when peak prices tumble and we can grab the opportunity to escape a dreary northern winter. The perception of wet weather may be off-putting, but think again. You could spend months island hopping over an area the size of Europe and connecting with the land. Here the air is filled with the rich sweet scent of tiare flowers, of tropical fruits, coconut and vanilla. Everything here is geared up for positive experiences from fresh seafood picnics on a motu islet, to 4WDs around mountainous interiors, to outrigger canoeing, making it super easy to slip straight into holiday mode from your arrival at the international airport, close to the small capital Papeete. Surfing is a way of life, with low season seeing swells from the north, around the popular breaks of Papenoo and Taapuna. The real majesty though lies under the surface. Encounters with sharks, manta rays, whales, dolphins and turtles are usual. Unlike some areas where low season weather affects visibility, the calm shallow lagoons around Tahiti and Moorea allow excellent conditions for year-round snorkelling. In fact, it is normal in low season to find yourself snorkelling from the sole boat around, in an area packed out at peak times. Polynesia is rich in ancestral traditions and ancient legends that pervade all aspects of life. Try fire walking; take lessons in basket weaving; and s ee Polynesian sports like coconut tree climbing, javelin throwing or stone lifting. Learn about the work that goes into designing an intricate Tahitian tattoo, or fishing for black pearls. November to March is when the jungle clad volcanic centres of Tahiti and Moorea are at their abundant best. Incredible greens appear, waterfalls burst into life, blowholes blow, and flowers regain their colourful blooms. Plus, low season travellers will have many of the trails to themselves. Short popular hikes are well-signposted, such as The Water Gardens of Vaipahi on Tahiti said to flow with sacred springwater. On Moorea, hike to Belvedere look out point for panoramic vistas of beautiful Cook and Opunohu Bays, where Captain Cook moored in Be warned that proper hiking shoes are recommended in the rainy season if you want to make the most of the best trails. We visited Tahiti in December to film the low season experience — You can see for yourself what to expect here. The waters around Tahiti have been a recognised shark sanctuary since , with 15 species prevalent. A top site is Sharks Sandbank, in the Moorea lagoon, where dozens of elegant blacktip reef sharks, a Tahitian cultural icon, swim with snorkellers in shallows just a few feet deep. Low season is the time to take to the waves on the breaks around Papenoo on the north shore of Tahiti. Choose from many experienced teachers but we are firm fans of the sunset sessions of Taie Fa'ahe'e Surf School run by Julien Miremont, former international bodyboard champion. Tahitian New Year arrives in November marking the season of renewal and abundance on the exact day that the Pleiades cluster of stars rise over the islands. Rituals take place all over Tahiti and Moorea. Join a spiritual circle and partake in the drinking of kava liqueur, dance and song. A real cultural experience, you have to have at least one breakfast, lunch or dinner at a roulotte or food truck, and the park at Vaipopoo in Punaauia close to Papeete is one of our favourites. The best French bakery outside Paris, this institution in Papeete serves up all kinds of delicious pastries, cakes, eclairs, baguettes, sandwiches, and French omelettes. Take away or sit in with friends and catch up over a hot chocolate and tart au citron. Open early daily, except Sundays. This friendly busy eatery has amazing views over the lagoon and is the perfect place to relax over a lazy lunch. The authentically Tahitian food is delicious especially the poisson cru in coconut, salads and shrimp. Live for the Moment in a South Pacific Paradise. Things to do. Cultural Heritage Polynesia is rich in ancestral traditions and ancient legends that pervade all aspects of life. Low Season Months. Featured Hotels. Top Experiences. Snorkel with Sharks The waters around Tahiti have been a recognised shark sanctuary since , with 15 species prevalent. Learn to Surf Low season is the time to take to the waves on the breaks around Papenoo on the north shore of Tahiti. Insider Tips. In low season rains, spend an afternoon indulging in a hot stones or tiare flower oil massage. Or try taurumi, a Polynesian treatment handed down through generations. The firm massage works with the rhythm of ocean waves to ease pain, shift energies and balance body and mind. Good To Know. Join locals at the year old market early, around 5. Everyone is packing up by mid-afternoon. Buy handicrafts, jewellery, vanilla, fruit and flowers. Tahitian tattoos are hugely important cultural symbols guided by strict traditional codes. Roulotte Food Trucks, Vaipopoo, Tahiti A real cultural experience, you have to have at least one breakfast, lunch or dinner at a roulotte or food truck, and the park at Vaipopoo in Punaauia close to Papeete is one of our favourites. Moutet, Tahiti The best French bakery outside Paris, this institution in Papeete serves up all kinds of delicious pastries, cakes, eclairs, baguettes, sandwiches, and French omelettes. Snack Mahana, Moorea This friendly busy eatery has amazing views over the lagoon and is the perfect place to relax over a lazy lunch. Hotel Deals. You may also be interested in…. Costa Daurada. Costa Rica. Toronto, Ontario. Vancouver, British Columbia. Puglia, Italy. Jersey, Channel Islands. Mount Pilatus. West Sweden. Rhodes, Greece. Swedish Lapland. Stockholm, Sweden. Loire Valley. Zagreb, Croatia. Basque Country. Andermatt, Switzerland. Algarve, Portugal. Lucerne, Switzerland. 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Buying snow Papeete