Conrad Bora Bora {PYF} (formerly Hilton)
May 4, 22, 1:44 am
#856
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 3,552
Also, would it be too risky to take BOB-PPT flight with 2hrs to international departure for the US? Eg. BOB-PPT scheduled arrival 7:25pm and PPT-LAX departing at 9:30pm? That way I get to spend the day at Conrad instead of IHG at PPT. Thanks.
May 4, 22, 4:11 am
#858
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 3,552
Originally Posted by EuropeanPete
How upset would you be if you miss your flight and how good is your insurance? I’d guess a 5% chance you would miss it.
May 4, 22, 6:24 am
#859
Join Date: Aug 2019
Posts: 123
Originally Posted by mlqsko
Very upset. Just looking at some recent data points and general thoughts/input. PPT-LAX is the only international flight for the evening.
Contrast that to this past February, we arrived from our Tahiti hotel a little over an hour and a half early and I was figuratively sweating this time. The line to check in and check all your documents including covid stuff went really really slowly. I don't think we were at risk for missing the flight, because it seems like many other people were in the same boat, but it still wasn't a good feeling.
May 4, 22, 6:29 am
#860
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 3,552
Originally Posted by Charlie9
I have been twice in the last couple of years. Before the pandemic, in 2020, we got to papeete about three to three-and-a-half hours before the flight took off. However, Airline carrier didn't open the ticket agent until two hours prior to the flight. It was warm and muggy and I was sweating heavily waiting. The priority pass Lounge inside with a shower was a lifesaver.
Contrast that to this past February, we arrived from our Tahiti hotel a little over an hour and a half early and I was figuratively sweating this time. The line to check in and check all your documents including covid stuff went really really slowly. I don't think we were at risk for missing the flight, because it seems like many other people were in the same boat, but it still wasn't a good feeling.
Contrast that to this past February, we arrived from our Tahiti hotel a little over an hour and a half early and I was figuratively sweating this time. The line to check in and check all your documents including covid stuff went really really slowly. I don't think we were at risk for missing the flight, because it seems like many other people were in the same boat, but it still wasn't a good feeling.
May 4, 22, 8:04 am
#861
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 244
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May 4, 22, 12:28 pm
#862
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 91
Originally Posted by mlqsko
Awesome review. I am bringing my 3yo for his birthday in August. Were there other kids during your stay? I am planning to have a little birthday party with a cake with other guest's kids.
May 4, 22, 2:50 pm
#863
Join Date: Jan 2012
Programs: DL, WoH
Posts: 1,234
Originally Posted by mlqsko
Also, would it be too risky to take BOB-PPT flight with 2hrs to international departure for the US? Eg. BOB-PPT scheduled arrival 7:25pm and PPT-LAX departing at 9:30pm? That way I get to spend the day at Conrad instead of IHG at PPT. Thanks.
May 4, 22, 7:22 pm
#864
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 94
Originally Posted by ricohitman
I'm doing almost exact same thing here. I have my BOB-PPT flight scheduled to arrive PPT at 7:10PM. Then I'm flying polaris class on United at 915pm that same night. I'm not really worried.
May 5, 22, 4:07 am
#865
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 47
Totally agree; I would be worried as well with only 2 hours in between. If something goes wrong (e.g. schedule change or maintenance delay or whatever with Air Tahiti flight....this does happen), you'd be in trouble. I've seen Air Tahiti add a stop on an island between BOB and PPT in the past, which delays everything obviously.
May 5, 22, 10:43 am
#867
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: JFK
Posts: 190
Originally Posted by liw5215
Does the hotel offer free rental of snorkeling gears like Conrad Maldives? Any recent DP. Thanks
May 9, 22, 7:34 pm
#868
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 244
Question on inter island Covid test requirements
The first part of my trip I fly from LAX to PPT and then ferry to Moorea. I’m getting an antigen test like 47 hours before my departure for that leg.
My question is regarding the second leg. Ferry from Moorea to Tahiti, flight on Air Tahiti PPT to BOB. Do I need to get a local test to make thaw flight to BOB? Or since I’ve already entered French Polynesia am I clear? Thank you!
My question is regarding the second leg. Ferry from Moorea to Tahiti, flight on Air Tahiti PPT to BOB. Do I need to get a local test to make thaw flight to BOB? Or since I’ve already entered French Polynesia am I clear? Thank you!
May 9, 22, 7:42 pm
#869
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 334
Originally Posted by Cynapse
The first part of my trip I fly from LAX to PPT and then ferry to Moorea. I’m getting an antigen test like 47 hours before my departure for that leg.
My question is regarding the second leg. Ferry from Moorea to Tahiti, flight on Air Tahiti PPT to BOB. Do I need to get a local test to make thaw flight to BOB? Or since I’ve already entered French Polynesia am I clear? Thank you!
My question is regarding the second leg. Ferry from Moorea to Tahiti, flight on Air Tahiti PPT to BOB. Do I need to get a local test to make thaw flight to BOB? Or since I’ve already entered French Polynesia am I clear? Thank you!
May 10, 22, 3:06 pm
#870
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SEA, YVR
Programs: Alaska MVPG, Flying Blue Gold, BA Silver, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 532
Has anyone had trouble reaching out to the hotel to arrange the boat transfer? I've emailed the hotel a couple times but haven't received a response. My stay is two weeks away so just wondering if I need to actually phone...
