Travel Chat with Ashley & Emily

French Polynesia Gone Wrong: Mold, Missed Tours & a Hostage Situation


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In this episode, Ashley is spilling all the tea from her trip to French Polynesia… and let’s just say, it did not go as planned. After choosing it over the Maldives, she shares why she may have some regrets.

What starts off as a dream trip quickly turns into a series of travel mishaps. From a disappointing New Year’s Eve and shockingly expensive in-flight Wi-Fi, to rental car issues upon arrival, things begin to spiral fast. After heading to Moorea, Ashley checks into a Hilton property only to discover mold in her room—and no option to switch due to capacity issues.

But it doesn’t stop there. A missed tour pickup forces her to book a last-minute private excursion that turns into a full-blown nightmare, complete with misleading promises and an unsettling situation involving pressure over a negative review. It’s one of those stories you truly have to hear to believe.

If you’ve ever wondered whether a bucket-list destination is always worth it—or how quickly things can go off the rails—this episode is a wild ride filled with lessons, cautionary tales, and plenty of “you can’t make this up” moments.

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