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South Pacific Travel Guide

My own love affair with the South Pacific doesn't go back quite that far, but Tahiti, Fiji, Samoa, Rarotonga, and Tonga have conjured up romantic images of an earthly paradise since European sailors brought home tales of their tropical splendor and uninhibited people in the 1760s. When I did wash ashore, I quickly understood why these remote outposts came to have such a reputation. These are some of the most beautiful islands in the world—if not the most beautiful. They are blessed with some of the most gorgeous beaches the planet has to offer, and their lagoons offer some of the globe's most fabulous diving and snorkeling. Read More

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What are the top 10 "do not miss" things to do in Australia? I have 14 days to explore the continent.
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no... just one place to go, or tailand,or australia, or jamaica, or south africa... one country ;) sorry not to be clear :S thanks a lot for the answer anyway! cheers FilipeC
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Hi there! Is there anyone with a good solution for this problem? -january -1300�� -departing from "all europe" -to: australia - pacific / central/south america / africa -until 15 days -paradisiac beaches, adventure, night life -1 person Big mix no?!? Obrigado Filipe C.
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Fiji
Top Ten Adventures on a Shoestring
Scuba Diving Fiji
The Seldom-Seen Side of the South Pacific
There’s a lot more to Tahiti than, well, Tahiti. Hit the rest of French Polynesia for beaches, stunning lagoons, and small crowds.
These Pictures Are Worth 2,965 Words
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At least that's what veteran action photographer Tony Harrington told us. So when he assembled a team of world-class athletes and brought them to a secret spot in New Zealand where you can ski and surf in the same day, we agreed to send a writer. Too bad he never mentioned the midgies.

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Trip Ideas

Eight Islands on the Half Shell
Unadulterated escapes to turn you on to the South Pacific
The Great and Wonderful Oz
So it's a vast, faraway adventure mecca,no worries, mate! Here come ten abso-bloody-lutely awesome Australian odysseys—from Sydney to the bush—plus locals' picks and all the beta you need to get there.
The Ghan: Adelaide to Darwin, Australia
New Zealand's Top 20 Adventures
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All Praise the Heavenly Archipelago
WARNING: Read the following articles, and all travel plans for the next ten years will likely be subsumed by one four-letter word: FIJI

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50+ Adventures - New Zealand - Land of the Long White Cloud
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Spectacular natural wonders, cosmopolitan cities, friendly people, a comfortable climate...all elements of the perfect travel destination - New...
Palau - Oceania Odyssey
Boundless Journeys
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Explore Palau's unrivaled sea kayaking and snorkeling in the Rock Islands, paddle to hidden marine lakes, hike to waterfalls deep in the rainforest, and discover remnants of WWII archaeology. ......
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from $3310, 14 days
The lush, jagged volcanic islands of the Marquesas are French Polynesias most spectacular island chain. You can imagine their raw beauty, the...
The Australia Explorer
Small World Journeys
from $2700, 8 days
Cairns is blessed with a superb location between ancient rainforest, classic outback and the Great Barrier Reef. On this active adventure, you get to...
New Zealand: South Island Splendor
Country Walkers
from $5098, 10 days
Snowcapped peaks reaching into the clouds, a spectacular seacoast dotted with deserted beaches, massive glaciers blanketed in a fine mist,...