The Basics Country: Wallis and Futuna Where is it?: Oceania, islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand Why do people go here?: You like things French, especially French pacific. Wallis and Futuna are relatively secluded islands where you can spend a lot of time doing nothing. [...]
The Basics Country: Vanuatu Where is it?: Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to Australia Why do people go here?: Vanuatu has a bit of it all. For those a little tired with the lazy beach scene but still into the outdoors, this is the [...]
The Basics Country: Tuvalu Where is it?: Oceania, island group consisting of nine coral atolls in the South Pacific Ocean, about one-half of the way from Hawaii to Australia. Why do people go here?: Have your own private beach for days at a time, and bring a few good books. Tuvalu is not on most [...]
The Basics Country: Tonga Where is it?: Oceania, archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, about two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand Why do people go here?: Tonga is one of the more active pacific islands, and people know it. Spend your days hiking, diving, partying, relaxing, just about anything. What are the [...]
The Basics Country: Tokelau Where is it?: Oceania, group of three atolls in the South Pacific Ocean, about one-half of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand Why do people go here?: Want to avoid people, tourism and life in general? Tokelau’s 120 plus islands are the way to do it. With the only transport [...]
The Basics Country: Solomon Islands Where is it?: Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, east of Papua New Guinea Why do people go here?: Recent fighting has scared away most travelers but don’t fret too much: that means there’s more for you! The islands are home to fantastic fishing, diving, and other [...]
The Basics Country: Samoa Where is it?: Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about one-half of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand Why do people go here?: Slow down the pace of life and head to lazy Samoa for some quality beach time and snorkeling. Other nature sights include a natural [...]
The Basics Country: Pitcairn Islands Where is it?: Oceania, islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about midway between Peru and New Zealand Why do people go here?: They’re some of the hardest islands to get to, but that’s part of the charm. If you make the effort, be assured that most do not, and you’ll [...]
The Basics Country: Papua New Guinea Where is it?: Oceania, group of islands including the eastern half of the island of New Guinea between the Coral Sea and the South Pacific Ocean, east of Indonesia Why do people go here?: PNG is a site for the true adventure traveller. Abundant natural resources and sites are [...]
The Basics Country: Palau Where is it?: Oceania, group of islands in the North Pacific Ocean, southeast of the Philippines Why do people go here?: One of the most beautiful Pacific islands, both above and below the water. Palau is home to 1500 different types of fish and numerous tropical forests. About 70 islands have [...]
