You’ve see the photos…Calm turquoise water, a ribbon of white sandy beach, palm trees and a horizon with nothing but blue sky and sunshine. This is the South Pacific, a destination that has captured the imaginations of travellers for centuries. It’s been compared to paradise many times because of its pristine beauty, tropical flowers, secluded beaches and locals that treat you more like a long lost relative than a stranger. If a South Pacific vacation is your idea of paradise, don’t wait any longer before you step into this postcard perfect destination.
Not surprisingly plenty of honeymooners book South Pacific vacation packages. It is the land of romance after all, but you don’t need to be a newly-wed to enjoy all that the islands of the South Pacific offer. Leisurely days spent on the beach, listening to gentle lapping of waves against the shore, or hiking through the lush tropical forests, bring a sense of inner peace that you don’t often experience at other destinations. There’s mysticism, a sense of the exotic that makes vacationers lose themselves there. It’s nearly impossible to worry about next month’s annual company meeting, or give any thought to the painting that needs to be done on the front porch. A holiday to the South Pacific sweeps worries and stress away with every wave and tropical breeze. The level of hospitality at the many beautiful island resorts coaxes you into a feeling of bliss and calm.
Whether you’re at a beach barbecue in Fiji, or watching a native dance ceremony in Tahiti, this is paradise. What are you waiting for? Your vacation oasis has a vacancy just for you.
Fun South Pacific Facts
French Polynesia was actually discovered by the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan in 1521.
Some beaches in the South Pacific have black sand because of the volcanic origins of the islands.
American Samoa has just one postal zip code.