tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post2807207701844222294..comments2024-03-20T04:01:59.723-07:00Comments on TravelnWrite: South Pacific: Mo’orea ~ Island of LoveJackie and Joel Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-80009326708683785082014-02-20T01:45:13.678-08:002014-02-20T01:45:13.678-08:00I'd love to explore more of the South Pacific;...I'd love to explore more of the South Pacific; the name alone is practically the embodiment of everything romance and Remote, isn't it...Sophiehttp://www.sophiesworld.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-39268998411517678202014-02-19T22:37:46.722-08:002014-02-19T22:37:46.722-08:00Oh your comment gave me goose pimples! I am thril...Oh your comment gave me goose pimples! I am thrilled you were in Bora Bora and V-Day and got to experience the magic and romance of the South Pacific. I am eagerly awaiting your reports!! Hugs to you both!!!!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-60294711019541857312014-02-19T14:30:43.147-08:002014-02-19T14:30:43.147-08:00Hi Jackie, we just got back from South Pacific and...Hi Jackie, we just got back from South Pacific and absolutely loved it. We found ourselves in Bora Bora on Valentine's Day. It was an ultimate paradise. We stayed in one of those over the water bungalow and it was truly romantic and magical. The water was the most beautiful we have seen and we couldn't get tired of it. It was hard to leave.Marisol@TravelingSolemateshttp://www.travelingsolemates.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-19512379477615160522014-02-16T20:54:53.273-08:002014-02-16T20:54:53.273-08:00I had high hopes of getting there one day to do a ...I had high hopes of getting there one day to do a sailing charter, but alas, it didn't happen.Tales Told From The Roadhttp://www.talestoldfromtheroad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-47672841163294468782014-02-15T16:54:33.706-08:002014-02-15T16:54:33.706-08:00Since we've been in Hawaii, we will point out ...Since we've been in Hawaii, we will point out our various ranges in certain sunlight and say things like, "that sure looks like Mo'orea doesn't it?" Thanks for visiting!!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-62255497634028289712014-02-15T16:53:17.568-08:002014-02-15T16:53:17.568-08:00I am with you Michele, those prices are just a bit...I am with you Michele, those prices are just a bit too precious for us to spend anymore time there than a lunch stop. It would be fun to try it out for just one night though. . . thanks for the visit!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-27594217110399291612014-02-15T16:29:24.319-08:002014-02-15T16:29:24.319-08:00Miss Moorea. Thanks for sharing your beautiful pi...Miss Moorea. Thanks for sharing your beautiful pictures!Doug and Carla Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01007882481550642339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-73529835602526207342014-02-15T06:33:52.172-08:002014-02-15T06:33:52.172-08:00I wonder if the "If you really love me, you&#...I wonder if the "If you really love me, you'll book me this over water villa, honey, " manipulation would work? Probably not. That price is a bit too dear for us, so thank you for letting me enjoy the resort via your pictures. We once stayed at Pangkor Laut which had over water bungalows that look a lot like Moorea's. However, they were reserved for the over 16 years old crowd, and we had the 3 younguns along with us. I'd love to hear the waves lull me to sleep.Michele {Malaysian Meanders}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-84731172457981948162014-02-14T21:58:06.392-08:002014-02-14T21:58:06.392-08:00You are absolutely right, Marcia! ;-) What in the ...You are absolutely right, Marcia! ;-) What in the world was I thinking? And to think I even suggested it in the same sentence as Valentines Day! I had better go slap myself a couple times and come to my senses!!! (Hope you had a great day where ever you celebrated V-Day!)Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-78022345863198607802014-02-14T21:56:09.935-08:002014-02-14T21:56:09.935-08:00Okay, I should have added that as a footnote warni...Okay, I should have added that as a footnote warning Mary. Love the idea of the waters being maternally magical!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-18341265588832370092014-02-14T21:54:57.271-08:002014-02-14T21:54:57.271-08:00Well it has been raining and cloudy in Hawaii Mike...Well it has been raining and cloudy in Hawaii Mike so I had to put in some inviting shots of somewhere, right? And we think the floors are drying, but word is that we may have some major repairs waiting to be tackled upon our return! Hey, hope you cooked up something special for Valentine's Day! (And a pat to the four-legged side-kick!)Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-68253423647132227402014-02-14T21:53:06.359-08:002014-02-14T21:53:06.359-08:00Lauren, you folks back east - as compared to those...Lauren, you folks back east - as compared to those in the west - have been hit with such winter this year that I can imagine why you'd want to be in the South Pacific. Rent the movie at least and pretend you are there! Thanks for visiting!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-27508247572460758042014-02-14T21:44:49.306-08:002014-02-14T21:44:49.306-08:00This is such a hard sell, Jackie. I mean, what wou...This is such a hard sell, Jackie. I mean, what would I do on such a crummy looking beach. Look at the water, it's just not as turquoise blue as I want. This just won't do.Marciahttp://insidejourneys.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-26342132035597626832014-02-14T00:40:03.768-08:002014-02-14T00:40:03.768-08:00This is paradise! It's been a dream of ours to...This is paradise! It's been a dream of ours to stay at those over the water bungalows in Moorea or Bora Bora. I know at least 3 couples who have honeymooned in Tahiti and were pregnant soon after. :) The waters really must be magical. Love the photos, Jackie.Mary {The World IS A Book}http://www.theworldisabook.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-41072825708092246862014-02-14T00:31:52.498-08:002014-02-14T00:31:52.498-08:00Oh gosh, not another Tahiti post, Jackie. Kidding ...Oh gosh, not another Tahiti post, Jackie. Kidding LOL! You KNOW how much I LOVE these!! I just made a note - the Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort and Spa is exactly where I want to stay! Thank you and we hope your floors have dried out with no damage, our friend! :)Mikehttp://pastmycurfew.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-71861336043388602342014-02-13T23:40:31.421-08:002014-02-13T23:40:31.421-08:00It looks so beautiful there....being stuck in wint...It looks so beautiful there....being stuck in wintery Toronto, it makes me wish that I was there right now! Thanks for sharing the wonderful photographs!Lauren | JustinPlusLaurenhttp://justinpluslauren.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-13415112170579300982014-02-13T17:46:28.979-08:002014-02-13T17:46:28.979-08:00Just suggest he take a look at this blog post, wit...Just suggest he take a look at this blog post, with a hint, hint attached! Thanks for stopping by today! Happy V-Day whereever you celebrate it!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-43571661580955836512014-02-13T13:28:20.770-08:002014-02-13T13:28:20.770-08:00Actually, we met a couple on the island who had ju...Actually, we met a couple on the island who had just stayed there and they had paid $800 for the garden place and $1,000 for the overwater -- at that price, I would never leave the room!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-42329303538828154012014-02-13T13:26:32.847-08:002014-02-13T13:26:32.847-08:00Thanks much for sharing those romantic memories, C...Thanks much for sharing those romantic memories, Cheryl! I can imagine the magic of a honeymoon in Mo'orea. I am not sure if this was the Sheraton in a previous life or not. . .most of the hotels are built out over the water like this. Hope to see you again at TravelnWrite.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-52714773923720398802014-02-13T13:23:39.266-08:002014-02-13T13:23:39.266-08:00C'mon Leigh! ;-) Actually I also got burned o...C'mon Leigh! ;-) Actually I also got burned on Bora Bora - it is so easy to do down there. So I understand completely your response, but, it was you I had in mind when I posted the photos of the kayaks!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-37480568681549493262014-02-13T11:53:16.727-08:002014-02-13T11:53:16.727-08:00If I told you that our trip to Tahiti was probably...If I told you that our trip to Tahiti was probably the worst ever would you still talk to me. <br />We kayaked and camped (I know problem #1) on Rangiroa for a week. Although very beautiful it was so frigging hot that I burned my legs with zinc oxide on them and preyed for the snow to start falling. Granted there isn't a photo from the islands that doesn't look magical but I will not be returning.Leighhttp://hikebiketravel.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-61311126874838188792014-02-13T09:31:08.293-08:002014-02-13T09:31:08.293-08:00Jan, the vistas were absolutely jaw-dropping - too...Jan, the vistas were absolutely jaw-dropping - too picture perfect to be believed, yet there you were! Thanks for the visit~Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-37469314250719285712014-02-13T09:30:08.923-08:002014-02-13T09:30:08.923-08:00Yes, you really could see yourself here on V-Day c...Yes, you really could see yourself here on V-Day couldn't you? Thanks for the visit, Jo!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-79973961854427788662014-02-13T09:29:15.343-08:002014-02-13T09:29:15.343-08:00It really was a post-card perfect paradise! Thanks...It really was a post-card perfect paradise! Thanks for the visit today!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-41339535460176012082014-02-13T06:51:17.190-08:002014-02-13T06:51:17.190-08:00This brings back incredible memories - my husband ...This brings back incredible memories - my husband and I honeymooned in Moorea and we fell in love with the place. I was in tears the day we had to leave.<br /><br />And the overwater bungalow shots look very similar to the ones we have. Is this or was this the Sheraton Mo'orea? <br /><br />Gorgeous photos. It's hard to find anything wrong with this little island in the South Pacific. Cherylhttp://kidsonaplane.comnoreply@blogger.com