Maupiti is what Bora Bora used to be before it became overly touristy - more authentic, secluded, and affordable. I say this as a Maupiti native.
Don’t worry, I’m poor so I won’t be visiting either.
YSK: If you’re ever planning to visit French Polynesia, consider choosing Maupiti over Bora Bora.
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auraithx@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 hour ago
Hadriscus@jlai.lu 55 minutes ago
I would really love to visit but it’s quite far away and the ticket is expensive
LambdaRX@sh.itjust.works 6 hours ago
Won’t this just make Maupiti the same as today Bora Bora?
quivivraverra@jlai.lu 5 hours ago
Maupiti doesn’t have the massive tourist infrastructure that Bora Bora has - and it likely never will. Bora Bora received significant foreign investment to become what it is today: the go-to destination for a luxurious tropical paradise experience. Even larger islands, like Moorea, have tried to reach the same level of fame, but haven’t been able to match Bora Bora’s status. For example, there are no hotels or resorts on Maupiti - accommodation is limited to locally run pensions.
BassTurd@lemmy.world 1 hour ago
I went to Mo’orea in 2023. It was the best place I’ve ever been. Highly recommend.
QuarterSwede@lemmy.world 5 hours ago
tahititourisme.com/…/accommodations-in-the-island…
Filter by island. Plenty of options.
quivivraverra@jlai.lu 5 hours ago
Definitely, but Maupiti is the island which provides the most similar experience to Bora Bora specifically. They’re close to each other and have had strong historical cultural links. For example, if someone was more into lush vegetation, mountainous, cultural stuff, I’d recommend Huahine. Tahaa has the vanilla and pearls. Etc. Different islands have different things going for them.
Danitos@reddthat.com 32 minutes ago
This may be a dumb questions, but are there mosquitoes in the vegetation zones in islands in the middle of the ocean like Huahine?
Deceptichum@quokk.au 5 hours ago
You should cross-post this too !buyoceanian@quokk.au
quivivraverra@jlai.lu 5 hours ago
No, we call it Metropolitan France (la Métropole) or European France (le territoire européen de la France). First one is the actually most common one, second one is the “politically correct” one.
BallShapedMan@lemmy.world 5 hours ago
Great timing! My wife and I are planning a trip for next winter right now. I can’t wait to show my wife!
TachyonTele@piefed.social 1 hour ago
Which one doesn't have dinosaurs on it?