Atlantic City Weddings - Honeymoon Photos


	Congratulations Charlie & Jennifer

Honeymoon
Highlights:

When:
November 2002

Where:
Tahiti (Bora Bora and Moorea) and New Zealand (multiple locations within NZ - both the north and south islands)

How Many Days:
23

Jennifer and hang gliding instructor

How did you decide where to go and was there any special reason for choosing New Zealand?
	We both wanted to go somewhere tropical and relaxing after the wedding and thought the South Pacific would be perfect. If you can't relax there; you can't relax!
We also wanted to go somewhere that would provide some adventure and sightseeing opportunities so we also went to New Zealand. The main reason we selected New Zealand is because it is the home of bungee jumping - one of our favorite pastimes. It is a place I always wanted to go but really knew little about. What a great surprise!!!!!!! We will definitely go back as soon as we can! Loved It! It is an incredible country! Beautiful, clean, great food and drink, and extremely friendly people. Queenstown is the adventure sports capital of the world. If you're looking for exhilaration - that's the place!

Did you do any planning on the Internet...
No - we were so busy planning other aspects of our wedding that we did most of the planning through our travel agent - Fortune Travel in EHT. It was a very complex trip (we took a total of 13 flights!) and it would have taken a tremendous amount of time for us to plan. We simply told our travel agent what we wanted to do and let her do all the work. It took numerous meetings to work out all the details.

What were a few of the favorite things you did?
There were so many - we pack so much into every trip we take - but here are a few:
Circumnavigating Bora Bora and Moorea by scooter, Scuba Diving in Bora Bora (the most scenic dive I have made), sunset cruise on a catamaran in Moorea (and getting caught in a storm) our farmstay experience in Tapanui, the glowworm cave tour in Waitomo, "zorbing" in Rotorua, all of our bungee jumps in and around Queenstown, and paragliding and hanggliding near Queenstown.

What was the most romantic place?
Our fare on the beach in Bora Bora. (Fare means house or home in Polynesian). Our "room" at the hotel - called a fare' - was more like a house - complete with a living room, master bath, master bedroom, and sitting room. It was incredible and was right on the beach. Every night we received "surprises" in our room - French pastries, champagne, chocolate covered strawberries, etc...Even a lizard or two (I don't think that was planned - but what the hell, it was cool!!)

What were your favorite restaurants?
Top Dive in Bora Bora for breakfast (the best pancakes!), Hotel Bora Bora (incredible French cuisine!), Alfredo's in Moorea, Poppy's in Rotorua, Vudu Cafe in Queenstown, Fish Bone in Queenstown and The Huka Lodge in Taupo (you have to be a guest at the Huka to dine there).

Did you try any unusual or exotic food or drinks?
Tahiti - Poisson Cru (marinated fish - the national delicacy) in Bora Bora, coconut milkshakes at the Hotel Bora Bora, and coconut surprise (drink) in Bora Bora.
New Zealand: Whitebait smelts (tiny fish - similar in appearance to smelts).

Were there any good clubs or places for nightlife?
Did they have music?
Bora Bora and Moorea have very little nightlife and virtually no clubs. It is pretty much desolate which is great if you want to get away from it all but not great if you're looking for a party. Hawaii, it is not! For example, we saw maybe one or two people on "our" beach in Bora Bora the whole time we were there!
We saw a native dance show on the beach at our hotel (Hotel Bora Bora)
There are some really cool pubs in Queenstown.

Where did you stay?
None of the places we stayed were all-inclusive. The best places we stayed were: Hotel Bora Bora in Bora Bora and The Huka Lodge in Taupo, NZ. Absolutely incredible - both of them! Once in a lifetime destinations - service beyond compare. If I had to pick one...not an easy task...I would pick the Huka Lodge. It is an experience that few people will ever have...but should!

Was there one particular place, restaurant or excursion that stood out above all others as a favorite thing you did?
The Nevis Highwire bungee jump outside of Queenstown - a 440' drop - it is the highest in New Zealand. The Huka Lodge experience, and our farmstay experience at Tapanui Country Home.

Is there anything else you want to add about your honeymoon; an unusual story, tips for other couples going to New Zealand, fun trips, etc...
Our private tour of Rotorua and area including the hot springs and mud pools. The tour was conducted by "Sonny" from "Sonny's Tours." He is a Maori (the native people of New Zealand) and was a great tour guide. The entire experience was great...highly, highly recommended! We also really liked our snorkel trip in Bora Bora - petting manta rays and feeding sharks.

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