iPhone goes to Tahiti

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:53:41 -0600

I recently took my iPhone to the South Pacific (Tahiti and Bora Bora in French Polynesia) where the phone worked (roaming) on the VINI network. While I was not on any data network there (they don't have one) I could easily receive good quality phone and texting. The roam rates were about $2.50 per minute and texts were $.50 each. I could easily use the WiFi on my phone at the resorts and even picked up the ship WiFi from the Regent Seven Seas m/s Paul Gauguin which was at dock in Raiatea next to our superyacht. The iPhone is an amazing travel tool and allows you to leave your computer at home. Of course, you can use it as an iPod and watch movies as well.

Using the iPhone in Travel

Tue, 4 Sep 2007 22:56:58 -0500

The iPhone is a undisputed revolution in portable communications. Not only is it a GSM quad band phone, but also a fully functional Safari internet browser, WiFi, iPod, Camera and a host of other valuable traveler tools.