Great Islands in the South Pacific

by Jimmy Smith

The South Pacific is known for a lot more than just being the name of a Broadway musical. It's also home to fabulous tropical islands, Polynesian culture, world war two historical sites, coral reefs, volcanoes, and more. There are thousands of tropical islands in the South Pacific that make fabulous tropical destinations for your holiday. Some of the most famous island nations are Fiji, French Polynesia, The Cook Islands, Vanuatu, and Micronesia.



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:



If you love adventure, you should make it a point to visit Fiji. Though the country has over three hundred islands, most of the action happens on the western islands. Fiji has excellent diving, there is mountain climbing, para sailing, surfing, and much more. If you want to party, make sure to visit the Yasawa islands where all those seeking a good time flock to.



French Polynesia is one of the best romantic island destinations in the area, if not the world. Tahiti is famous for its expensive resorts and spas. The resort bungalows are like you see in postcards- right over the water. In the morning, start off with a swim and finish your day with a romantic candlelight meal on the beach. Tahiti is built around romance and luxury. Whatever you desire, can happen here.



Islands like Vanuatu and Micronesia are good off the beaten track islands. Vanautu lies just south of the Solomon Islands. The real attraction of Vanuatu is its phenomenal sightseeing. Underwater visibility at its peak hits fifty meters, revealing limitless schools of colorful fish darting around spectacular coral reefs, as well as a formidable array of submerged WWII wreckages. Above sea level, the scenery only gets more amazing.



Micronesia is a great place to enjoy spectacular diving at the many underwater wrecks in Chuuk. There are many historical ruins on the island to that date back centuries. You can not only learn a lot about nature here but also about the local culture since many sites are so well preserved. After working up a sweat hiking, dive into the clear blue and warm ocean and just melt into the scenery. It is pure paradise here.



For those looking for amazing tropical islands, you can't beat the South Pacific islands. They offer some of the best beaches, best diving, best ocean in the world. There is great food and culture on these islands too. Polynesian culture is rich, diverse and has a long history. After a long day in the sun, there is nothing like a little outdoor BBQ and dance to make the perfect day even better. By far, I believe that the best tropical islands are in this part of the world.

About the Author:

Jimmy Smith is an experience travel writer. You can read more about the tropical islands in the world he wants to see on his website.