Little French Paradise

A February 2004 trip to New Caledonia by Sum

Quote: Beautiful Pacific island with French flavour. A bit more expensive than its neighbours Fiji or Cook Islands. A busy port on the cruise scene with P and O.

Little French Paradise

Overview

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The town centre of Noumea is compact. Markets are interesting.

Quick Tips:

Electicity is 220 Volts.

Driving is on the right side of the road like the USA, and the cars are lefthand drive.

Best Way To Get Around:

Airport is about one hour's drive away. When you book your holidays - please remember to book an airport transfer. Excellant bus service. They have an all-day ticket for tourists for unlimited rides.

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Novotel Surf

Hotel

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We stayed in the Sea View rooms. The hotel is located on a beautiful stretch of beach (Anste Vata). The only downside is that you have to cross the main road to get to the beach.

There are motorised and non-motorised water activities on the beach.

Good restaurants and the pool kept us busy!

There is a casino on site.

Staff were very good and spoke good English.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on August 5, 2004

Novotel Surf
Rocher à la Voile
Noumea, New Caledonia 98847
+687 286688

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Le Meridien Ile Des Pins

Hotel

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Fabulous - white sandy beaches. We stayed in the deluxe rooms. Rooms were spacious, five-star standard with air-conditioning and had CD players. They also offered 24-hour room service.

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on August 5, 2004

Le Meridien Ile Des Pins
Baie d'Oro
Ile des Pins, New Caledonia 98832
+687 461515

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Anse Vata Beach

Attraction

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There are good beaches at Anse Vata, Pointe Magnin and Baie des Citrons. Tan yourself, relax with a good book, try windsurfing or kayaking, go snorkeling, hire a pedalboat.

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on August 5, 2004