{"id":836,"date":"2019-02-16T10:00:29","date_gmt":"2019-02-16T15:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/?p=836"},"modified":"2024-03-29T21:11:27","modified_gmt":"2024-03-30T01:11:27","slug":"5-reasons-you-must-visit-moorea-french-polynesia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/5-reasons-you-must-visit-moorea-french-polynesia\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons you must visit Moorea, French Polynesia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Have you been to Moorea? It&#8217;s one of the Polynesian Islands besides Tahiti and Bora Bora. There are 5 reasons to visit Moorea, French Polynesia.<\/p>\n<p>You probably know Tahiti from the Moana movie (different spelling, but similar sound).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-847\" src=\"https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/MDC-5-reasons-you-must-visit-Moorea-French-Polynesia.png\" alt=\"5 reasons you must visit Moorea, French Polynesia\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/MDC-5-reasons-you-must-visit-Moorea-French-Polynesia.png 735w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/MDC-5-reasons-you-must-visit-Moorea-French-Polynesia-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/MDC-5-reasons-you-must-visit-Moorea-French-Polynesia-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/MDC-5-reasons-you-must-visit-Moorea-French-Polynesia-400x600.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>How you get to Moorea is by flying to Tahiti, and take a smaller plane to the islands.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_white no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><ul><li><ul><li><ul><li><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><ul><li><\/li><li><\/li><li><\/li><li><\/li><li><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h5><span id=\"BY_CLICKING_THE_LINKS_AND_MAKING_A_PURCHASE_I_MIGHT_BE_EARNING_A_SMALL_COMMISSION_AT_NO_ADDITIONAL_COST_TO_YOU_PLEASE_SEE_OUR_FULL_DISCLOSURE_FOR_MORE_DETAILS\">BY CLICKING THE LINKS AND MAKING A PURCHASE, I MIGHT BE EARNING A SMALL COMMISSION AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO YOU. PLEASE SEE OUR <a href=\"https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/full-disclosure\/\">FULL DISCLOSURE<\/a> FOR MORE DETAILS.<\/span><\/h5>\n<p>The view is gorgeous, by the way.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-843\" src=\"https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/WP_20160318_09_58_08_Pro.jpg\" alt=\"5 Reasons to Visit Moorea\" width=\"1277\" height=\"718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/WP_20160318_09_58_08_Pro.jpg 1277w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/WP_20160318_09_58_08_Pro-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/WP_20160318_09_58_08_Pro-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/WP_20160318_09_58_08_Pro-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/WP_20160318_09_58_08_Pro-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1277px) 100vw, 1277px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Here_are_5_reasons_you_must_visit_Moorea\">Here are 5 reasons you must visit Moorea:<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"Resorts\">Resorts<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The resort that we went (formerly known as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pf\/moorea-pearl-resort-and-spa.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Moorea Pearl Resort and Spa<\/a>) to was beautiful, clean, and just so relaxing.<\/p>\n<p>You can enjoy the view of the ocean, snorkel and kayak for free, and relax by the pool.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-846\" src=\"https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/WP_20160316_17_37_23_Pro.jpg\" alt=\"MDC 5 Reasons to Visit Moorea\" width=\"1277\" height=\"718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/WP_20160316_17_37_23_Pro.jpg 1277w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/WP_20160316_17_37_23_Pro-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/WP_20160316_17_37_23_Pro-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/WP_20160316_17_37_23_Pro-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/WP_20160316_17_37_23_Pro-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1277px) 100vw, 1277px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you are wondering, yes they have free Wi-Fi access throughout the resort.<\/p>\n<p>At night, they provide dance shows for their guests to sit back and enjoy the performances.<\/p>\n<p>You can take beautiful pictures at dawn or sunsets with the sun and ocean as your background.<\/p>\n<p>If you are staying at one of the overwater bungalows, you can sit on your recliner seats on your porch and relax.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Convenience\">Convenience<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nearby our resort, there was a convenience store. We could buy big water bottles and snacks.<\/p>\n<p>It helps us save a little as the resort is not all-inclusive.<\/p>\n<p>Also, restaurants can pick you up from the resort if it is within a certain distance and you have booked them through your concierge.<\/p>\n<p>What differs Moorea as compared to Bora Bora is that you can return to your resort once you have finished your dinner, not having to wait 3 hours until your ride comes.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Good_food\">Good food<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Two restaurants I can recommend are <a href=\"http:\/\/rudysmoorea.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rudy&#8217;s restaurant<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mooreabeachcafe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Moorea Beach Cafe<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to do some research and look at the reviews of the restaurants before you go.<\/p>\n<p>Also look at the distance from the restaurant to your resort, as you might only be able to go to the ones close to you as they provide transportation.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-840\" src=\"https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_20160317_133009.jpg\" alt=\"MDC 5 Reasons to Visit Moorea\" width=\"2592\" height=\"1944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_20160317_133009.jpg 2592w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_20160317_133009-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_20160317_133009-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_20160317_133009-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_20160317_133009-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2592px) 100vw, 2592px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There was a restaurant that I wanted to try but my concierge said that it&#8217;s too far, so we were not able to go.<\/p>\n<p>You can always rent a car to drive yourself there. We were unfamiliar so opted out of doing that.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Tours\">Tours<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Whether you are into snorkeling or learning more about pineapples, there are many different tours available on the island.<\/p>\n<p>We went with <a href=\"https:\/\/tahititourisme.ca\/en-ca\/stakeholder\/francky-franck-moorea-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Francky Franck Tours<\/a> because we wanted to see the island and also go up the mountain for spectacular views.<\/p>\n<p>Also, he has pretty good reviews.<\/p>\n<p>M and I had a wonderful time on this tour as he was knowledgeable and gave us time to take pictures and absorb the beautiful nature around us.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-844\" src=\"https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/WP_20160317_09_35_00_Pro.jpg\" alt=\"MDC 5 Reasons to Visit Moorea\" width=\"1277\" height=\"718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/WP_20160317_09_35_00_Pro.jpg 1277w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/WP_20160317_09_35_00_Pro-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/WP_20160317_09_35_00_Pro-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/WP_20160317_09_35_00_Pro-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/WP_20160317_09_35_00_Pro-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1277px) 100vw, 1277px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We also got to eat ice cream, so that&#8217;s always a good thing.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-842\" src=\"https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_20160317_163332.jpg\" alt=\"MDC 5 Reasons to Visit Moorea\" width=\"2592\" height=\"1944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_20160317_163332.jpg 2592w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_20160317_163332-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_20160317_163332-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_20160317_163332-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_20160317_163332-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2592px) 100vw, 2592px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I was not prepared to be bitten by mosquitoes, but I did bring an after bite cream. So, learn from me and wear long sleeves and bring an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/After-Bite-Treatment-Protectant-0-7-Ounce\/dp\/B001UWOYUE\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1548900697&#038;sr=8-3&#038;keywords=after bite itch relief&#038;linkCode=sl1&#038;tag=makingdayscount-20&#038;linkId=3f604a6c1e27edd120fcad3dce02d6e3&#038;language=en_CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">after bite cream<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Views\">Views<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The view from the top of the mountain is gorgeous. Just take a look.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-841\" src=\"https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_20160317_153910.jpg\" alt=\"MDC 5 Reasons to Visit Moorea\" width=\"1944\" height=\"2592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_20160317_153910.jpg 1944w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_20160317_153910-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_20160317_153910-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1944px) 100vw, 1944px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The clear sky, the blue ocean, and the greenery around make the mountain top views amazing.<\/p>\n<p>The views at the resort are really nice too.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-845\" src=\"https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/WP_20160316_18_24_37_Pro.jpg\" alt=\"MDC 5 Reasons to Visit Moorea\" width=\"1277\" height=\"718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/WP_20160316_18_24_37_Pro.jpg 1277w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/WP_20160316_18_24_37_Pro-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/WP_20160316_18_24_37_Pro-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/WP_20160316_18_24_37_Pro-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/WP_20160316_18_24_37_Pro-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1277px) 100vw, 1277px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The palm trees, sandy beach, and different fish in the water adds to your experience in Moorea.<\/p>\n<p>We saw a stingray swimming under the overwater bungalows at our resort.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/23-things-to-do-at-an-all-inclusive\/\">23 Things to do at an All-Inclusive<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/7-mistakes-to-avoid-in-punta-cana\/\">7 Mistakes to Avoid in Punta Cana<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Pin This!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-848\" src=\"https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/MDC-5-reasons-you-must-visit-Moorea-French-Polynesia-1.png\" alt=\"5 reasons you must visit Moorea, French Polynesia\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/MDC-5-reasons-you-must-visit-Moorea-French-Polynesia-1.png 735w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/MDC-5-reasons-you-must-visit-Moorea-French-Polynesia-1-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/MDC-5-reasons-you-must-visit-Moorea-French-Polynesia-1-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/MDC-5-reasons-you-must-visit-Moorea-French-Polynesia-1-400x600.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/www.dwin2.com\/pub.564157.min.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you been to Moorea? It&#8217;s one of the Polynesian Islands besides Tahiti and Bora Bora. There are 5 reasons to visit Moorea, French Polynesia. You probably know Tahiti from the Moana movie (different spelling, but similar sound). 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