Well, Lou, you made it to a place I have wanted to go since my days at PAA in the 60s --- an over water, thatched roof hotel unit in Bora Bora. Back then  only the Hotel Bora Bora had those. Last time I looked there are a number of hotels with them. I did make it to Club Med Moorea on a comp travel agent trip in the 70s, but no over water units there.

I have been looking at HAL South Pacific Cruises both ow/rt for several years, but haven't been able to reconcile the cost and/or the amount of time sitting in economy class one way, or, God forbid, round trip! My wife has restless leg syndrome and I have restless butt syndrome!

I can envision you watching that amber sunset with an amber colored drink in hand! Salute!   8-)

Btw, thanks for the heads up on the National Geographic special. That should be worth watching!

Bruce