The Easter Island lies in the South Pacific Ocean, 3,510 kilometers away to Chile’s west. Locally, this 163.6 kilometers square Island is known as Rapa Nui. Its name Easter Island gained currency as Roggeveen, the Dutch Admiral, landed here by chance on the day of Easter in 1722. Best time to visit Courtesy the subtropical marine climate of Rapa Nui, showers can be expected here at anytime even though the rainy season centers around April-May. For hiking, the July-August is the season. The peak tourist season here, however, is from January to March. Getting There The Mataveri Airport at the Rapa Nui Island has regular flights from Chile. The Lan Airlines connects the Island to Santiago and Tahiti. From the former, the flying time to this Island is about 5 hours. Those coming from  [...]

The French Polynesian Island of Moorea is western neighbour to Tahiti, located 18 kilometers away from it. It belongs to the Society Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. Best time to visit The Island of Moorea has a tropical climate and the cooler, comparatively drier season from November to April is when tourism peaks here. How to Get to Moorea Moorea is easily accessible once you reach the Island of Tahiti. There are regular flights as well ferries connecting the two.  Ferris from Tahiti takes you the Vaiare Bay terminal on Moorea’s northeast coast. The Tahiti Island is easily accessible being a popular island destination. Flying time from Los Angeles to the Fa’aa International Airport, at Tahiti’s Capital Town of Papeete, is approximately 8 hours or so. The Island is well-connected  [...]

With an area of about 10,388 square kilometers, the South Pacific Archipelago of Viti Levu Archipelago is the largest of the Fiji Island. The Capital of Fiji –Suva is on this Island. Best time to visit This tropical Island is good for a tour in the comparatively drier and cooler months of May and November. Nevertheless, the Island is pretty throughout the year, just that you need to be prepared for rains. How to reach The Nadi International Airport is the main entry point to Fiji Islands for tourist from most of the International destinations. In the Island’s Capital –Suva, is the Nausori International Airport and serves domestic flights. Getting around the Island is convenient with local buses and rental cars and cycles available fairly easily. Viti Levu Attractions For  [...]

The third largest of the Islands in Fiji, with an area of about 435 square kilometers, the Island of Taveuni Island is a popular Island destination in the South Pacific Ocean. Best time to visit The climate of Taveuni is tropical and hence, a trip this Island can be made at any time of the year.  You would need to be careful of rains in the wet season though. How to reach The Matei Airport at Taveuni Island is where your flight from Viti Levu will land. The Island of Viti Levu has tow airports that are served by international destinations as well as the neighbouring Fiji Islands. The International Airport at Nadi is in fact, the main gateway for Islands in Fiji, including Taveuni. Ferries too make overnight trips to Taveuni from Viti Levu as well as Vanua Levu.  It is located  [...]

The Island of Ovalau lies in the South Pacific Ocean, to the east of Fiji’s Island of Viti Levu. This 180 square kilometers Island belongs to the Lomaiviti group of Islands, along with other Islands of Koro, Baitiki, Namena, Nairai, Gau, Wakaya and Makogai. Best time to visit Ovalau experiences a coastal tropical maritime climate. The warmer and drier months of February to March are when the Island has most of its tourists coming in. How to reach Fiji is well connected to international destinations and there are daily flights to Ovalau Island from here. Ferries too ply between Suva and Ovalau. Attractions of Ovalau The Island of Ovalau is known for its water sports. Diving, snorkeling, fishing and sailing; it’s all there.  Beneath the waters here you will find reefs, corals,  [...]

The 3,030 square kilometers archipelago of Samoa is the Central South Pacific Ocean. With its 13 Islands, it lies midway between Hawaii and New Zealand. When to go Samoa Islands experience a tropical weather and hence can be visited anytime in the year. The wet season from December to April is when nature is at its best here. Getting there The Falelolo International Airport, about 35 kilometers from Apia, Upolu has flights from international destinations like United States of America, Australia, Tonga and Fiji. Taxis, rented cars and buses are means to get around the Islands. Ferries and ships connect the 13 islands of Samoa. Attractions All the Samoan Islands have a characteristic charm. Upolu Island is known for its beaches such as the Lalomanu Beach. In the interiors here  [...]

The Island of Papua New Guinea is in the Southwestern Pacific Ocean, to the north of Australia. It occupies an area of about 4, 62,840 square kilometers. Port Moresby is its Capital. Best Time to Visit Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea has a tropical climate and is good for tourism at anytime of the year.  You could prefer the cooler and drier months between June and September. How to Get to Papua New Guinea The Jackson International Airport in Port Moresby, the Capital Town of Papa New Guinea is where the flights from major international destinations like Australia, Singapore, The Solomon Islands, Hong Kong and Philippines land on. Domestic destinations too are well-connected by air. In fact, most of the towns do not have a road link to the Island’s Capital and have to be accessed  [...]

Huahine is a beautiful island in the Pacific Ocean.  It is more popularly know as the ‘Garden Island.’ Huahine is actually two islands namely Huahine Nui and Huahine Iti.  These islands are separated by some hundred yards of water.  A small bridge is constructed and present in the current day to connect the two islands.   The island is rich in lush green vegetation and rainforests.  Overall, this place has been largely unexplored.  Hence, this island is a must visit to all you travel freaks. How to get there? You can reach Huahine via boat or air.  For those who wish to reach there quickly and are ready to shell more from their pockets, Air Tahiti runs flights from Papeete, the capital of Tahiti, to Huahine throughout the day. The entire journey takes just over half an hour. The  [...]

The largest Island of French Polynesia – Tahiti, occupies an area of about 4,167 square kilometers in the Society Island Group here. The Capital of this South Pacific Island is Papeete. Best time to visit This tropical Island is warm and sunny and favours tourism throughout the year. How to reach Tahiti is a popular tourist destination and one major reason for it being so is its accessibility. It is about 8 hours away by flight from Los Angeles. The Fa’aa International Airport close to its Capital town has airlines flying in from major international destinations like New Zealand. Tahiti is also the connecting point to other Islands of French Polynesia like Moorea. You could also take the ferry way to reach other Islands from here. Within the Island, there are bus services, taxis,  [...]