The Galapagos Island lies in the Pacific Ocean at a distance of about 600 miles west from Ecuador. With about 19 islands and several small islets, some of which are very recent, Galapagos occupies an area of about 3,086 square miles. Best Time to Visit The Galapagos Islands Galapagos experiences a Tropical climate. Consequently, you can plan a trip to this Pacific Island at anytime of the year, provided, you are prepared for some unexpected rainfalls.  January and May is the best time to explore this Island. How to Get to Galapagos Island There are two airports in Galapagos Island. These are on the Baltra Island and the San Cristobal Island. There are daily flights to the Island of Galapgos from the Quito, the Capital of Ecuador and from Guayaquil. Galapagos Islands Tourist Attractions The  [...]

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 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 Ile des Pins or simply Isle of Pines is a beautiful island in the Pacific Ocean. The island is an overseas territory of France and is a classic example of a beautiful tree-rich landscape and crystal clear waters. It also has some spectacular beaches at the coast.  The famous and must visit beaches are Kanumera and Kuto beaches. This island got its name courtesy Captain James Cook in 1774.  He was on his second visit to New Zealand and was amazed at the sight of the tall native pine trees and hence the name Isle of Pines. The New Caledonia Barrier Reef surrounds the island.  A major city is Noumea, which is the capital of the New Caledonia region. The island is just 30 miles from Noumea. The Isle of Pines measures just 15 km by 13 km.  The inhabitants of the land are mostly Melanesian  [...]

The Whitsunday Islands are a collection of about 74 Islands, located midway on the coast of Queensland, Australia, in the center of the Great Barrier Reef in the Pacific Ocean. Best time to Visit The climate of Whitsunday Islands is tropical and hence has tourists coming in throughout the year. The drier and cooler months from November to April are when tourism peaks here. Getting there The Whitsunday Islands are at a distance of about 900 kilometers from Brisbane, Australia and you can cover the distance between the two in about one-and-a-half hours by flight. There are two airports here – the Whitsunday Coast Airport in Proserpine Island and the Great Barrier Reef Airport in Hamilton Island.  These are served by direct flights from Australian cities of Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.   [...]

With an area of 4,350 square kilometers, Kangaroo Island lies at a distance of about 110 kilometers to the southwest of Adelaide, Australia. It is the third largest Island here. Best Time to Visit Kangaroo Island The Kangaroo Island, with a tropical climate, is a destination for all seasons. How to Get to Kangaroo Island The Kangaroo Island is fairly accessible. Ferries bring you here regularly from Adelaide and the Peninsula of Fleurieu.  The Kingscote Airport here is served by a regular 30-minute flight from Adelaide. To get around the Island, you can bring your own car by ferries, rent one here or use the coach services that operate here. Kangaroo Island Tourist Attractions These are some of the activities you can enjoy at Kangaroo Island. Get to know the wildlife here. The  [...]

Midway between the Islands of New Zealand and Hawaii, in the South Pacific Ocean are the 15 of the Cook Islands. Rarotonga is the Capital of Cook Islands and lies in the southern group here and is also the largest of the Cook Islands. Best time to visit Island of Rarotonga along with other Islands in the southern part of Cook enjoys a tropical climate. You can plan your trip here at anytime of the year, though it sees maximum number of tourists in the months of April-May and September-October. How to reach The Cook Islands are easy to access and in fact, tourism is an integral part of their economy. The Rarotonga International Airport is the main entry point to any of the southern Cook Islands. It is connected to the neighbouring Islands and to the neighbouring countries too. From Los  [...]

Cozumel is a flat Mexican Island in the Caribbean Sea, at about 20 kilometers from the eastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, right opposite to the Island of Playa del Carmen. Best time to visit Cozumel The Island of Cozumel experiences a sub-tropical and humid climate and the average annual temperature here is about 27 degree Celsius. Summers are when most of the tourists land up here, though weather here is fine all through the year for a trip. How to Get to Cozumel The International Airport at Cozumel is connected with some major international carriers like Continental and US Airways. In the peal season though, you need to fly to Cancun and then get on a flight to Cozumel – a journey which takes about 15 minutes. You can also take a connecting flight from Merida and get to Cozumel  [...]

Located almost at the southern tip of France, the Island of Porquerolles is the biggest of the three Island of Hyeres. When to visit Porquerolles has a temperate Mediterranean climate. Tourism here picks up in the summer months from May to September, though winters too are not a bad time to visit this sunny Island. How to reach The best and most convenient way of reaching Porquerolles is via its waterways. You can get on one of the ferries departing from port of Giens-La Tour Fondue on the provinicial coast, close to the Gulf of Hyeres. This is a 15-minute trip. You can also catch the ferries to this Mediterranean Island from the port of La Lavandou, which takes about 40 minutes of journey time. The Island has no airports and interestingly, the main mode of transport on this small  [...]