There are thousands of South Pacific Islands. Few of them are world known, but they have one thing in common, they are so amazingly beautiful that each one of them can run for the contest of the “Most Beautiful Island of the World.”
This is a list of the best-known Islands and an explanation of the most important from the tourism point of view.
American Samoa
Solomon Islands
Cook Islands
Fiji
French Polynesia
Kiribati
New Caledonia
Vanuatu
Palau
Marshall Islands
Tonga
Tuvalu
Western Samoa
Tahiti Attractions
Tahiti is the main island of French Polynesia with many attractions
• Tahiti Municipal Market in Papeete – This s a bustling market that offers all kinds of local farm products.
• Fautaua Waterfall – It is considered one of the tallest in the world cascading over volcanic cliffs.
• Point Venus – Located on the tip of the peninsula, it is the landing place of many including Captain Cook.
• Papeete Roulottes – For good shopping in Papeete the capital of Tahiti
• Paul Gauguin Museum – A museum dedicated to his life in French Polynesia
• James Norman Hall Home – It was the home of the famous co-author of Mutiny on the Bounty, James Norman Hall.
• Maraa Grotto – A lake of black water that creates an optical illusion.
• Museum of Tahiti and Her Islands – Located in Punaauia is an exhibit of Polynesian history and culture.
• Tomb of King Pomare V in Papeete
Fiji Tourism
• Viti Levu
• Nadi
• Sigatoka
• Pacific
• Taveuni Island
• Suva
• Vanua Levu
• Kadavu
• Savusavu
• Lautoka
• Mana Island
• Mamanuca Islands
• Matei
• Rakiraki
• Namatakula
• Yasawa Island
• Beachcomber Island
• Qalito Island
• Ovalau Island
Tonga Islands
• Tongatapu is Tonga’s main island the home of the Royal Family and the capital of Nuku’alofa.
• Eua Island is a wild rugged island ideal for hikers in its lush forests.
• Vava’u group has numerous offshore islands to explore, excellent diving and fishing, and whale watching.
• Ha’apai Group, a group of about 50 small atolls is known for its magnificent coral reefs and snorkelling.
• Beautiful Beaches of magnificent white sands beaches are a real highlight for the visitor
• Popular caves- There are many caves including Anahulu on Tongatapu, with its freshwater pool.
Cook Islands Tourism
• Rarotonga
• Aitutaki
• Avarua
• Muri
• Arorangi
• Atiu
• Mauke
• Mangaia
• Titikaveka
• Aroa Beach
South Pacific Cruises
South Pacific Cruises offer the possibility of visiting the islands without ever leaving your Hotel-Ship. To get there you will have to fly long distances from the USA West Coast or from the Asian or Australian continents. Once there when you board the cruise line, the rest is pure pleasure and pampering.
A visit to the South Pacific islands is an experience anybody should have at least once in a lifetime.
