flying MD

I booked the OWB (Horizon) at the IC Moana. Any specific bungalow to ask for?

GordonGordon

Here is the map of IC Moana. The dark blue ones are horizon bungalows. I would choose one of those at the very far end on the long arm located on left of the map.

For the horizon bungalows located at the long arm, the bugalow numbers are:

9, 10, 11 (these 3 bungalows are at the lower part of left branch of the long arm, 11 is farthest among the 3)

12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 (these 15 bungalows are located from left branch to right branch at the upper north. Bungalow 23, 24 & 25 share the small walkway. #27 is the farthest one near the jetty.)

28, 29, 30, 31, 32 (these 5 horizons are at lower part of the right branch, # 32 is closest to "C" - the ice cube machine.

I personally like either #24 or #27 since you will have more privacy. I do not recommend the 2 horizon OWBs at the short arm. For the short arm horizons, #75 & # 76 are connecting together as one family suite, # 74 is the one on top of the shart arm.

Hope the information helps

flying MD

Thanks a lot. This is very helpful. If you were to choose between #24 or #27, which one would it be?

GordonGordon

You won't go wrong with either ones, or even any one near as they are facing Sofitel Motu; you can see the seawater in different blue color layers. I personally like #27 better as you hardly see or feel anyone walk pass your bungalow. However, some people like facing Mt. Otemanu, but I don't care for it much unless I stay at IC Thalasso.

gregorygrady

I actually just got an e-mail from Hotwire Travel Ticker a few weeks ago with a $750 RT airfare deal on Air Tahiti Nui from LAX-PPT. It was good for dates in the next 4 months or so if I remember correctly. I just looked though and the offer is now expired. You might keep checking back as I often see $700-900 RT airfare deals from LAX-PPT, granted it's probably only during the low season..................................

azepine00

I used this TA to book interisland travel for us last year and they were very helpful. Cheaptickets had a good fare LAX-PPT at the time.

Camino1

I have 10 nights booked at the Thalasso next summer. Do you recommend that I spend them al there, or visit other hotels/islands?

Big_Foot

10 nights at Thalasso might be pushing it a bit. It's great, but next
summer I would/will definitely check out the new Four Seasons hotel.
From what they say it might be the last big resort on Bora Bora
and they will go over the top to make it unique. So my plan
(and advise for you) is to split 10 nights between Thalasso and 4 Seasons.
St Regis might be another option, they seem to have gone down with prices...
If you like luxury don't bother with Huahine. It's pretty but very much
like Kauai - green and very local. The lagoon is not as exposed and is not
as beautiful (far from it) as in Bora Bora. There is only one better hotel
and it's old. Maybe one of the smaller farer destinations on one of the atolls
would be nice to compliment Bora Bora? But I like Bora Bora and being there
twice I'm planing my next year's trip right now

davidjdewey

I have an upcoming stay at Le Moana in Bora Bora and I was hoping to email them and request and upgrade. Does anybody have their current email address? It seems like they might have changed some time in 2007. Any help would be much appreciated.

Chinatrvl

ALL EMAIL ADDRESSES REMOVED UPON REQUEST.


Regards,

davidjdewey

Thanks. I will try this one.

SanDiego1K

Does anyone know the policy for RA upgrades here?

iamthehpt

I am currently RA thru referral. I was told when I called the Le Moana that both Ambassadors and Royal Ambassadors get a one category upgrade (I was told the same thing at the ICs in Moorea and Tahiti and the Thalasso in Bora Bora). I was also advised that on award stays, the Le Moana allows one to "purchase up" to overwater bungalow for about $200 per night. I'm hoping for a better upgrade at check-in. I'm staying at all of the above in September. I can let you know what happened after that time.

SanDiego1K

One category upgrade? Hmmm, not much.

davidjdewey

I'm a RA and I stayed at Le Moana and Thalassao on Bora Bora last November using points. Le Moana gave us a 1 category upgrade to an OWB and Thalasso gave me a 3 category upgrade to Diamond OWB. I'm sure occupancy rates come into play as well as how many nights you are staying. I think the fact that I emailed Thalasso and kept in contact with someone really helped. That's why I am trying to get a working email for Le Moana.