Silicon Investor (SI) -- The First Internet Community

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Pastimes : When the going gets tough, Go on vacation. -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Diver who wrote (37)	9/13/1998 10:25:00 PM
From: Bill Green	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 128

Hey Diver Who's been to Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora, Fiji, etc. Thinking about going there in '99. Need some advice..... Think you better share your trading strategy, that's one helluva vaca <gg> Bill

To: Diver who wrote (37)	9/13/1998 10:41:00 PM
From: Garet Juntunen	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 128

Diver, I've been to Bora Bora, Tahiti, and Moorea. Tahiti itself is interesting but probably not the paradise you're looking for. It's best to move on to the other islands. Accommodations on Bora Bora are expensive expensive. Moorea is a gem. Huahine is another island in French Polynesia that is worthy of consideration. Also, as a diver (I assume) you should look into Rangiroa. The islands of French Polynesia are stunningly beautiful but not the best choices for people looking for nightlife or shopping. - Garet

To: Diver who wrote (37)	9/14/1998 12:54:00 AM
From: S. maltophilia	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 128

We went to Fiji in Mar.,97 and I can recommend it highly. You can go on either a moderate or extravagant budget. I can tell you a bit about the moderate budget.-g- We spent most of our time on Viti Levu, the main island, as well as a 3 day side trip to Yawasewa. We had planned to go to one of the other islands, either Taveuni or Vanua Levu, but our schedule was messed up by Cyclone Gavin, a major surprise hurricane that had us holed up in a hotel in Nadi, about 20 miles from the eye of that storm (oh, well, that was a first for us). I take it you dive. I don't go deeper than a snorkel tube allows, but I saw plenty of neat stuff off Yawasewa and also at Wananavu on the north side of Viti Levu. Bothh these places have dive shops, etc. The Fijians are interesting people, with 2 cultures- Fijian and Indian more or less coexisting in that country. Don't go on a package deal. It's essential, IMO, to stay at various places and get the feel of the country. A rent car is also a must. Driving is on the left, but traffic isn't too bad (didn't get to Suva, which might be an exception, but it's a lot tamer than, say, Jamaica). If you want to know more, PM me and I'll pass on some of my wife's links on Fiji.