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  [...]

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 Dodecanese Islands, to the south east of Greece in the Aegean Sea, share a part of Greece’s border with Turkey. Covering 50 Islands in about 2,663 square kilometers, Dodecanese Island is located between the south-western coast of Asia Minor and the Island of Crete. The Dodecanese Islands can be grouped in three categories – The Northern Dodecanese, The Central Dodecanese and the Southern Dodecanese. The Island of Rhodes, largest of the Dodecanese, is to the southwest of Turkey in the eastern Aegean Sea with a capital city with the same name. Best time to visit Rhodes Rhodes experiences a Mediterranean Climate, with sunny and dry summers and mild winters. The months of July and August, with the cool breezes are more popular time for tourists. How to reach One of the biggest  [...]

In the South East Asian country of Thailand, connected by road bridges to the southern tip of Phang Nga Province here, is the Island of Phuket. It is the largest Island in Thailand. On its west is the coastline of Andaman Sea. When to go The weather in Phuket is hot and humid throughout the year, especially in the months from March to early May.  Rains last from May to October. The months from November to February are cool and that’s when tourism picks up. How to go Being a major tourist destination and with the Phuket International Airport in its north, the Island of Phuket is easily accessible. Many international airlines offer their services here from Australia, Malaysia, Germany, Singapore, Macao, Seoul and other destinations of the world. There are direct charter flights  [...]