Pacific Island

The Pacific Ocean is the largest geographical feature on earth, larger than all the land areas of the world combined. This idyllic ocean is dotted with thousands of islands, some no larger than a suburban back yard. The names themselves conjure images of times past and great voyages of discovery, etched in history - American Samoa, Cook Islands, Fiji Islands, The Hawaiian Islands, Kiribati, New Caledonia, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tahiti, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu and they all have a charm and allure which has attracted explorers, adventurers and travellers since the dawn of time.

Each island grouping has a distinct culture and many dialects, but all share a reputation for beauty, atmosphere and the friendliest welcome in the world. A notable feature of all the islands is the colonial influence that remains from French and British occupations: New Caledonia for example is still entirely French - speaking, while rugby remains the national sport in Fiji. So get island hopping and find your own piece of paradise!

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