My partner and I are planning on spending New Year's in Polynesia this year (specifically Business Class mileage ticket on Air Tahiti Nui and staying at the Sheraton Tahiti, Sheraton Moorea and the new Luxury Collection Bora Bora Nui Resort - I know I am a Starwood whore!).

Was wondering about the experiences of other gay couples in Tahiti?

Specifically I can't see that there would be any issues with the locals (I understand they have a very open attitude and plus it's Frace and we've never had a problem there or on St. Barth's), but was wondering what it will be like to be surrounded by honeymoon couples for the 10 days we will be there?

As an aside we are not looking for nightlife or bars or anything like that (plus I know there isn't any nightlife on the islands). Rather we are just looking for a 10 day total getaway, rest, relaxation and sun at a luxury resort.

My partner and I just got back from FP. We asked ourselves the same question before leaving.

We found the locals very friendly. There were mahus in every hotel we stayed. Talking with them, we found out that Polynesian society is not as open as we'd think. They were quite envious of our arrangement ( two men travelling together, sleeping together, etc). They could never do that there.

There's no doubt you'll be standing out amongst your fellow travellers. We have not had any problems, though. The straight couples we met were very cool. You'll even see the odd gay couple (we met three, I think) but you'll definitely be in a minority.

Nothing new for you, I bet http://www.flyertalk.com/travel/fttravel_forum/smile.gif

You are constantly reminded that you're not "in the system" , though. Every single reservation we made was confirmed to us as for "Mr. Droneklax and Mrs. Smith". http://www.flyertalk.com/travel/fttravel_forum/smile.gif

In any case, we fell in love with FP, and decided to go back every year.


[This message has been edited by Droneklax (edited 05-13-2002).]

If you do a search in this forum on the topic "Tahiti" you find some interesting discussions on gay travel to Tahiti and FP.

--a couple of years ago my husband and I sailed through the Society Isles (Tahiti, Bora Bora, etc., on one of the Windstar ships. We have been on many cruises. However, this was the most heterogenous cruise we have ever encountered. Gays and straights co-mingled quite comfortably. Don't know if it was the ship, the islands or just that there was a strong whiff of romance in the air and everyone was accepting of each other's quest for a romantic holiday along with a quest for privacy. . The gay couples were couples and the straight couples were couples and the co-mingling around the pool and in the dining room was, indeed, refreshing. I do believe that most of the passengers were quite pleased . We were a straight couple who shared a common bond with gay couples...just folks looking for a romantic get-away, good snorkeling and a beautiful environment.