Places to Go on Your Next South Pacific Holiday
March 18, 2009 by Jimmy Smith
Filed under Destinations
The South Pacific is home to a lot of beautiful islands- some of the best in the world. These islands offer a lot to visitors- Polynesian culture, world war two historical sites, coral reefs, and volcanoes to name a few. There are thousands of tropical islands in the South Pacific that make fabulous holiday spots. They all make for great holiday spots and no matter where you go, you’ll never go wrong.
With so many tropical destinations to choose from, there is something for everybody in the South Pacific. Some islands are so small they are only beach and a surrounding reef. Others are so big they contain volcanoes, lots of wildlife, and even canyons. For the lover of tropical beaches, you have many options if you head to this part of the world. Here is a quick round up of the highlights:
Fiji remains one of the best island to choose from. There are over three hundred islands to choose from and you are bound to find something you like. If you want to party, visit the Yasawa island chain where the young backpackers go. For seclusion, head to the islands in the far east. For adventure, go anywhere. Fiji has something for everything traveler.
For romantic holidays, French Polynesia is one of the best romantic island destinations in the world. Tahiti is famous for its expensive resorts whose bungalows sit over the ocean, providing an excellent way to take a morning swim- simply dive out of your bed! There are fancy spas, hikes, sailing expeditions, and tours specially designed for couples. Be warned though- French Polynesia is not cheap and trips to Tahiti will cost you an arm and a leg.
If you want Polynesian culture, unspoiled by mass tourism, The Cook Islands are where you should go. The Cook Islands Polynesian culture is famous for a number of things. Woodcarving is a common art form in the Cook Islands. Each island is famous for something unique. Rarotonga is known for its fisherman’s gods and staff-gods, Atiu for its wooden seats, Mitiaro, Mauke and Atiu for mace and slab gods and Mangaia for its ceremonial adzes.
Visitors to Micronesia can enjoy spectacular diving, for example the many underwater wrecks in Chuuk. The ruins of Nan Madol in Pohnpei are also worth the trip, providing a fascinating view back to the 13th century Saudeleur dynasty who ruled there. Or if all you want to do is wind down, find a nice atoll and bask in the sunlight. It’s the kind of place where you pack your watch away and forget about time for a while. Don’t forget the sunscreen though.
Islands in the south pacific will always remain some of the best in the world. These locations offer some of the best beaches, best diving, best ocean on the planet. Besides beauty, they have great food, a rich and diverse island culture, and a good way of life. These islands are great to relax on or pamper yourself at. No matter what you want in a tropical island, the south pacific has it.