Around 75 kilometres long, and spanning over 434 square metres, this is second largest area in the Samoa Islands. Located to the east of the SAvai’i Island, it has its capital city Apia in the middle of the northern coast. The Falelo International Airport is found on the western part of the Upolu Island.

Though the island does not have any history of any volcanic eruptions, the lava here is only a few thousand years old. The island is called Upolu after the first woman on the island. It is said that this first female on the island was called Upolu.

In the year 1841, the United States Exploring Expedition had Upolu as one of the bombarding destinations. Today Upolu is a much visited travel locale and is also famous in the Guinness Book of World Records as being the place where the smallest spider species have been found. This spider according to the Guinness Book is the size of a full stop on a page.

Upolu is also popular as the site of film shooting for the Survivor : Samoa. This is a series in the CBS competitive reality series. Besides, this Heroes vs. Villains, Survivor : South pacific , and Survivor : one World, all have been shot at Upolu. This island also was the venue for the WWASP School and was known as Paradise Cove from 1994. However it was shut down by the Samoan authorities as they said the island was being abused.

Today Upolu Island has the charming city of Apia as its capital and here you could get to see the best travel delights. Apia is a lovely town with a lot of attractive interests.

Apia has a pleasant stretch of road on the beachside who houses many restaurants, shops and hotels. Tourists coming to Upolu love to walk on this road and enjoy this pleasant and memorable promenade. There is not much sand left in the beach, and today this is normally frequented by the small kids for swimming. Vaiala is the only beach region in Apia today and this still has many beach enthusiasts coming here to get the best ocean views and also to enjoy snorkeling here at the Palolo Deep Marine Reserve. Here the tourists love to enjoy with the deep blue hole and the colourful fish that are so fascinating for the eye.

When a tourist comes to Apia he is sure to check out some of the best hotels which so form a part of the travel here. There are luxury hotels and motels, small live in cottages and beautiful rental accommodations. With the best facilities all these hotels give good service and also a good comfortable stay. The Vaiala Beach Cottage is just around 15 minutes walk from downtown and has many families staying here as it can accommodate up to 5 people.

Also you have the Catholic Church at Apia which is one of the best examples of Samoa architecture. The entire place has a laid back attitude which makes you want to just relax and enjoy the ambience here. There is a small Samoa Museum on the Beach Road which introduces you to the finer aspects of the local culture and traditions.

With the other travel attractions as the Police Band Parade, the Robert Louis Stevenson Museum, the markets and Papasee’a natural sliding rock , the Tanuampua rainforest zone, and the Faleata golf course, a visit to Upolu Island is not going to be without the expected thrill, fun and excitement of a travel destination.

A perfect combination of a group of exotic islands, the Lomaiviti group of Fijian islands give ideal travel pleasures to all those who are in search of great escapades.

These islands were first sighted in the year 1789 by one Captain William Bligh when he was on his great voyage to Timor as his crew was cast adrift in the Mutiny.

Also known as the “Fiji’s Big fish Capital” the Lomaiviti Group has in all seven important islands which include the Moturiki, the Ovalau, Namenalala, Batiki, Wakaya, Koro and the Makogai. Smaller islands dot this island region and make this a perfect island paradise for all island lovers.

Levuka is the isolated volcanic island here which is in the centre of the Fiji island group.

Earlier a copra trade centre, today it has a major fishing industry and involves the processes of fishing, and cannery. Today, Levuka is a major market and provides all the recreation, transport and service to the villages and the islands of the Lomaiviti group.

Then you have the Caqalai Island which is around 10 minutes by foot and is the place where the backpackers love to come and get refreshed. There is a church here that you could go to on Sundays. Then there is the lovo or underground cooking which is very famous here.

Go to the Leluvia Island and enjoy this 17 hectare expanse of tropical vegetation and coconut trees. Enjoy the pristine surroundings of this lovely beach island which is an absolute pleasure for all and a perfect paradise for many. With the ideal snorkeling and diving facilities this is an island that you wouldn’t want to miss.

The Moturiki Island is another great island destination of the Lomaiviti Group. Enjoy the pleasures of knowing the history of this place. It is said that the body of a 2,600 year old female skeleton was discovered in this place on the south eastern coast sometime in the year 2002. There were remains of a lapital pottery sample that shows a link between this and the Santa Cruz Islands in the region of Solomon going back some 3,170 years. This island has great beaches and interesting travel experiences, so make sure that you gear yourself to visit this place if you are in Fiji.

Then of course you have the Naigani Island which is another beautiful fantasy zone with just a small Fijian village. With greatly convenient accommodation facilities and with activities like snorkeling that are famous here, you would surely find this a perfect holiday getaway spot.

Visit the Yanuca Lai Lai which is a small island where the first 463 Indian born labourers set foot sometime in the year 1879. These immigrants spent around two months in complete quarantine as small pox and cholera had manifested in the ship they had landed. Today this place has great tourist pleasures with facilities for backpacking also available.

The Gau Island is another major tourist attraction in the Lomaiviti Group. This is the fifth largest Fijian island and has around 16 villages with more than 13 settlements. With a fantastic swimming pool with hot springs, the Somosomo village is a great attraction with its natural bathing pool. There is the Bure Kalou which is the only remaining pagan temple which is an intriguing tourist attraction. Snorkeling is popular here and this island is an ideal tourist haven.

Visit the Fiji islands and relax in the lovely hotels here and take a stroll along the glimmering beaches and the white pure sands here. See the sunset, enjoy the beauty and go snorkeling and diving. You could also try surfing , kayaking and enjoy the virgin surroundings to your heart’s content. Cruise down the ocean waters and take a backpack tour round the lovely rainforests here. The list is endless, you have countless things to do here. Visit Nadi the main island here and it would set your pulse racing with its simple scenic splendor and the loveliest of settings. Absolute vacation pleasure guaranteed with lot of action, crowded streets and shops beckoning you to shop till you drop, and of course the best of cuisine. Wouldn’t you want to be in a land like this?

Then you have the people here in Fiji Islands. Warm, loving, generous and totally at peace with themselves. You would love to enjoy their attention and get to know more about their culture and tradition.  They meet everyone with their “bula’ their welcome tone.

Get pampered here and relax in the pool and share all your tales with your guests. Rejuvenate your soul and body here and just explore the place around. If you want to romance with your companion, come to the Fiji Islands. No age bar, and no strings attached, you could fall in love all over again. Or else if you are newly married then this is the ideal place for a honeymoon and you would go back with a lot of memories. You could book a beach, a rainforest, a garden , a village, a mountain resort – you name it – Fiji islands have it.

Get married in style and make a mark for your life forever.

Are you a nature lover>? Then just go for this eco tourism spot. Yes stay in so many of the eco resorts here and go backpacking to one of the villages here. Go trekking, swim to your heart’s content and watch the vivid varieties of birds here in the National Park and all the reserves here. You can see the village women making mats, or the hats or tapa and also the lovely baskets and other things. You can see the pottery making here or participate in the talanoa session. This is the storytelling session.You should attend one kava session and also the makes which is the song and dance session.

So enjoy Fiji islands and do whatever you please.

Come to the Ofu islands which is the place with the greatest travel enchantments and tour delights. Here at the Manua Islands be a part of great adventure and thrilling escapades as the most beautiful sights beckon you to enjoy more and as they entice you into this land of fun, frolic and excitement.

Be at the Vaoto Lodge and enjoy the bed and breakfast facility offered here. Situated in the state of Manua islands and in the American Samoa, this Ofu treat is something you would never want to miss.

Room serives for breakfast and dinner coupled with other facilities like Internet and laundry facilities ensure that you visit this resort.

The serene surroundings of the Vaoto Lodge is something to reckon with and is a great way of enjoying quiet getaways. There are telephone connections which keep you in touch with your near and dear ones if you need it and this lodge accepts traveler’s cheques making life easier for you here.

With clean and no frills attached ambience, the simplicity of the place is what is more attractive. This is surely a paradise on the Ofu Beach and the reasonably priced rooms as also the friendly approach of the locals makes you comfortable on the first day itself. The Vaoto Lodge is a great halting locale for those who need to rest and eat on their long travels. Rooms have their own bathroom and shower facility and the convenience is really easy to handle here. Breakfast, dinner and lunch are served family style. There is lot of time for you to enjoy the sights of the beach and enjoy the beach activities here. So enjoy snorkeling, and exploring the area with lot of thrill. Also experience hiking pleasures here and just bask in the pleasures of this sunny paradise. Vaoto Lodge does not take credit cards so ensure you have cash or traveler’s cheques with you.

In this land of Vaoto Lodge pleasures, the experience of this lovely accommodation which is organized and managed by the Male family is simply enthralling. There are around nine clean and comfortable rooms. Meals are served thrice a day and there is a dining room where you can have the meal. A library is an added attraction for all book lovers. There are DVDs and television for entertainment. The other activities are board games, pool table and puzzles and they enjoy in the large patio area. There is a barbeque pit here and also a front yard. The sight of the Vaoto’s beach completes the beach resort look here and it is a greatly fascinating place to be in. The family style meal where there is one large table gives you a chance to meet people here and interact with the other residents.

Water here in Ofu is safe for consumption. There are no insects or dangerous animals here.

The Manu’a Islands have a pleasant climate and the breeze here is normally comfortable and nice. The water in the reef has a cool temperature and there is very clear visibility till below 50 feet. So tourists here like to snorkel.

The Vaoto Lodge is indeed a nice and comfortable place to stay in.

Ravi Ravi

Visit the village of Ravi Ravi which is the oldest village in the region of Bequa and go back to a time of around 200 years. Here is where the Fijians are believed to have settled initially in the Bequa Island. Ravi Ravi means to have something to lean on. This is a little away from the Bequa Bay Resort which has fascinating expeditions under the sea and travellers can also avail of the limited budget options that tour operators offer to come to Ravi Ravi. This is a great option to enjoy a Fiji vacation and is inclusive of staying in a hotel and those comforts. Located on the Bequa coast it faces the Viti Levu mainland. The resort here is totally supported with related facilities and you can also enjoy the best water sport facilities here. The locals are very friendly here and you could be guided by them whenever you feel you need help. Enjoy activities like walks, mat making, joining the local Women’s Club, walking up a waterfall, line fishing and snorkeling.

Namatakula

The other Fiji village that you could visit is the Namatakula. This literally means the place of the snake. This is the place where there are many sporting legends spending their vacations. This has the Coral Coast views and is on the major road which goes from Sigatoka to Suva. Even though the name is related to snakes you can be assured that there are no snakes here or Viti Levu. So be happy and content and feel safe to enjoy your vacations here in Namatakula. Enjoy the tours organized by the locals here and have the best sights to capture on camera.

Namuamua

This is another Fiji village and is a great tourist destination. With the unspoilt ambience and the beauty of the best kinds of traditional set ups the village gives the best travel memories to all who wish to enjoy the blessings of Mother Nature. The village community is very welcoming and warm and gives you the best reasons to feel at home here. Nukusere is a nearby village which is reachable by taxi and gives you ideal travel ecstasy. You can enjoy bush walking, photography, star gazing and also pep up your trip with the exciting boat adventures here in this part of the world.

Naroro

This is the other exciting destination in the land of culture and tradition ¨C Fiji. This is where you would find yourself ensconced with the best scenic splendor. Naroro means Umbrella so bask in the umbrella of tourism here and enjoy the simple sights and beautiful ambience that is so much a part of this place. This is incidentally also one of the oldest villages on the Viti Levu with a very small population. Located on the banks of the River Sigatoka, the Naroro village has the best facilities for travel and the tourist is bound to be happy with so many things to see and so many things to do here.

This is a Fiji village with a historical background. So see the historical Tongan village of the Tavuni Hill and enjoy the beauty of the ancientness of the past.  You could catch fresh water mussels here and also enjoy the bush walks .Besides you could hunt for pigs here which is a unique experience.

With so much in tow, and so much more waiting, the Fiji Villages are certainly a pleasure to be in and a must in your travel itinerary here.

Visit this highest island of the Tonga group and find the pleasures of a land that is geographically not related to Tonga. It is much much older. Eua is actually the least developed island in the Tonga group. So if you want an island tour with pleasures of a restaurant and a bar, nightclubs and such pleasures then Eua is definitely not the place to be in. For this is a land that offers tranquility and peace and also beauty with the ideal sights of a great paradise.

With a great tradition and ideal culture, this is a place where you would love to see the locals drinking the Kava Tonga in the community halls and all are welcome to join this session. The tapa cloth makes a sound here and it is present in almost all the villages alongwith the lovely sights of the local woman weaving their mats, ta’avala, and baskets. Ta’avala are the baskets that you wear. The women here are happier to share the craft with us and show the basic ways of how to weave these mats.

Eua is the best trekking zone in this part of South Pacific and the treks here are lovely with the pleasures of rainforests offering the sight of the Banyan trees which are believed to be more than 800 years old. With the ideal delights of a pine plantation along cliffs and ridges, this is certainly a beautiful place to be in and has the best pleasures of grassy plains where you would find a lot of wild horses. These rock gardens here are the main source of pleasure to many and it is really interesting to see the beautiful archways made of limestone and the fascinating beaches come to life here.

Enjoy the best camping facilities and exciting horse riding pleasures here in Eua Island and experience the thrill of caving, rock climbing and scuba diving in this beautiful paradise in Tonga. Then whale watching is another favourite pastime of many people here and this is normally done from small boats and from land and thus the tours to this Island are very unique and special.

Eua Island is a perfect holiday spot for those who want a serene ambience and a quiet surrounding and the Hideaway here is a local operation and was founded sometime in the year 2000. It was Sefesi and his son Taki who founded this and this is a beautiful accommodation on the banks of the ocean and with the sounds of the waves against the reefs, the Eua pleasures get double folded.

As you watch the whales play here, the entire effort of reaching this place seems worthwhile. So if you want the ideal pleasures of a lovely land, then do visit the Hideaway and enjoy the whale watching pleasures here and also experience the hiking and Trekking tours that are organized for tourists here. The Hideaway also has its own restaurant and bar facilities and gives some great local food, Tonga cuisine and delicious European food.

Then of course you shouldn’t miss the National Park here in the Tonga Kingdom. A perfect paradise this is a hiker’s dream come true region. This park is located on the eastern coast of Eua. The National Park is a unique destination with a lot of flora and fauna and has the best kinds of trees and plants which totally fulfill a tourist’s requirement. Eua thus offers a combination of animal pleasures and floral ambience.

The Humpbacks migrated from Antarctica to Tonga and thus Eua today has a lot of such sights here. The Humpback whales are popular here and whale watching is a great attraction in the months of July to November in Eua. The Humpbacks feed on the Krill which is a fascinating crustacean here. Antarctica has a rich marine atmosphere of Krill and the Humpback thus have a whale of a time here!

Eua Islands in Tonga with their unique feature and special characteristics surely make up a great sight for all those who come to this part in Australian tours.

The Pago Pago International Airport and the initial military field of Tafuna were used initially for all the commercial air service of trans pacific air when Pan Airways started services to New Zealand and Australia from Honolulu. The Pago Pago International Airport opened its jet service in the year 1964 so that tourism could be encouraged and a new local economy could be started.

The airport became a stopover when the commercial passenger aviation period got over and this airport thus had a lot of cargo carriers coming here because of the low fuel cost and also the low landing fees which prevailed at that time. So the Kalitta Air Evergreen International Airlines, the Polar Air Cargo and other such cargo carriers provided daily Boeing 747 cargo flights to Pago Pago from the Asia Pacific and the US between the years 1990 to 2006.
The only airline that serves at the Pago Pago International Airport is the Hawaiian Airlines. Then the Aloha Airlines gave a run here with the help of the Government of American Samoa. This Rarotongo Honolulu route lasted for around 11 months and then was taken out of the Pago Pago and many other routes in the South Pacific because of some financial issues. So now the weekly cargo flights from Honolulu are provided by the Asia Pacific Airlines.

It is really not know if any other major US airline would be able to serve the Pago Pago in the future and be able to compete with the mighty Hawaii Airline. But the Government here in the American Samoa is considering overcoming the US Cabotage rules and helping the air carriers to serve Pago Pago. South West Airlines has been requested to service Pago Pago in the recent times.

American Samoa which is a group of seven islands lies around 100 km from the region of Apia in the Independent Samoa. There are around six flights that fly from Apia in the Western Samoa region  to Pago Pago Airport.

Tutuila Island is the most populated island of the American Samoa group. With the rugged coastal strip and the small beaches dotting the region, this is a great land with mountains forming the background. The ambience of the tropical rain forest makes it a great travel destination and Pago Pago is a really attractive port and harbour. The island is a simple land with small villages on the coast. The lovely scenic beauty here is a sight to reckon with and the beach walks on the Manu’a islands and the sights of the National Parks here provide a great reason for the tourist to relax. Come here and enjoy the facilities provided by the Pago Pago International Airport.

The Pago Pago International Airport is a great service centre in the airlines centre of the American Samoa. Come here and enjoy the facilities provided.

Koror is the Palau capital and is found on the Koror Island in the western Pacific region. Around 1303 km from the Guam region, Manila lies around 850 km to the southeast of this land.

The initial inhabitants of Palau were the Austonesian navigators who lived here in times as far as 2000 BC. These people were from the Phillipines and occupied this land so many years back. Great Britain held Palau for many years from 1783 to 1885 and then Spain took over and then Germany in the year 1889. In the year 1914, the island was taken over by Japan which held it till it got defeated against America in the Second World War. From then on, Palau was a US Trust Territory and did not become a part of the Federated States of Micronesia. In the year 1994, it became independent and is still protected by the United States of America.

Koror today is a greatly commercial centre and also an important tourist destination and has a plant to process copra. A grePlaces to see in Palau, Palau travel informationat jump off points for those have trips to the Rock Islands in Peleliu it is also visited by tourists who want to go to Angaur and many such islands. The city of Koror is the provisional capital of Palau and another new capital is being built at Melekeok in the eastern part of the region of Babelthuap.

Palau is reached by air and the airport is around half an hours drive from the city. Malakal is an exotic island that is situated in the Republic of Palau and is accessed by the tourists who wish to have great adventures in this part of Australia. There is a bridge that connects with the Koror region and tours here are greatly fascinating.

With the tropical kind of climate found here, and the intermittent July rain showers, the Palau locale is a great for travels and provides memorable delights. Come here and enjoy the island delights here and fill your travel kitty with cherishable experiences. The island became popular when the allied forces raided this place. Then a colonial administration was established in this region of Palau since the year 1914 till the war ended.

Tourists who come here like to spend their time with the underwater activities that are so popular here. So the most spectacular diving and also snorkeling facilities are found here in Palau and the beautiful lagoons and the coral reefs here alongwith the wrecks are a great sight here. So get into the hidden caves and the tunnels and also enjoy the 60 vertical drop offs that provide ideal travel delights. Come here and also enjoy the wide variety of fish, coral and the rarest kinds of sea creatures that form a major tour attraction here. Also see the way the giant clams weighting a ton, form the mainstay and experience the sight of the lake brimming with around 21 million stingless jellyfish and also pulsating species.

Come here and get to see Micronesia’s best plethora of flora and also fauna. See the exotic birds fly around here and also enjoy the sight of the crocodiles filling the place with the greatest travel delights. Come here and also enjoy the pleasures of being in a great swamp of mangroves. With the sight of the orchids sprouting profusely in the background, the entire Palau archipelago comes alive with the most diverse sights of the Rock Islands. Also see the Babeldaob here which is the second largest island here.

People in Palau are very sociable and increase the worth of traveling in this pristine land. Come here and enjoy the best of island experiences.

Nukualofa is the national capital of this region, and also the headquarters lies on the northern coast of Tongatapu Island.  This is incidentally the largest island in this part of Tonga and gives the best feelings of being in a land of heavenly pleasures. Spanning around 100.6 square miles this is a beautiful land filled with the best travel delights. Tongatapu means the sacred south and the coral island is a triangular patch of pleasurable delights. The land is level here and the highest point is around 270 feet above the sea level. There is a lot of coral formation here and there are no surface streams here. There is a lot of fresh water available here which is normally collected in the rain catchments and taken from the wells. This is an island which has a natural ambience and a beautiful surrounding which gives the greatest travel delights. Bananas and copra are produced here and the entire scenic splendour here alongwith the deep water wharves are what make the entire tour to this part of the world a great experience.

The Ata and Eua islands are volcanic and are seen in the year 1643, Abel Janszoon Tasman found them. He called them Pylstaert and Middleburg and the entire terrain is hilly and the touristic interests in this land of delightful travels is something that has to be seen to be believed. The Ata Island rises to a height of around 1,253 feet and is actually an extinct volcanic peak. This has guano deposits and is not inhabited but for some fishermen. There are groups of islands here and these are inclusive of Kanatea, Kalau, Eueiki, and Atata and the entire land is a land of paradise attractions.

The Tongatapu Group is a land of beautiful coral limestone deposits and majestic volcanic islands. This is the mainstay of the Tongatapu Group and is the place where the Royal family resides. In fact the ruling monarch King George Tupou also used to live here. The terrain in Tongatapu Island is very flat and is easily exportable by a bike or a car. One can also just walk around and find the entire beauty of the whole island coming alive. The immensely historic attractions here and the ancient monuments alongwith the terraced tombs are a great delight for all and a point of contention in travels in the region of Tonga.

The villages here are very peaceful and the caves of limestone here are all a spectacular sight which is a wholly delightful experience in the region of the Tongatapu.

Mountainous Eua is a sister island of the Tongatapu Island and is around 40 km from Nukualofa. Eua is also a great region to be in and the adventure enthusiasts are sure to enjoy these beautiful pleasures of thrilling escapades where one finds the best sights of the most fascinating travel experiences.

The sights of the langis or the terraced tombs are the most intriguing sights here in the land of absolutely thrilling pleasures. So get to see the maze of islets here and also enjoy the beautiful coral reefs which are found laden with a lot of colourful and beautiful tropical fish. Come here and enjoy the pleasures of snorkeling, diving, fishing and many such water activities.

With the most enchanting sights and the most pleasurable travel delights the experiences of being in the Tongatapu group of islands is a great feeling so just bask in these pleasures and enjoy the lovely travels to Tongatapu.

While here you would surely love to be in the region of Port Vila which is the capital of independent island republic of Vanuatu. This is situated on the southwestern coast of the Efate Island and is the country’s commercial hub and economic centre. A very quiet and serene locale this is a natural harbour with the best of exotic ambience and provides ideal travel delights for many across the world. This port city is a natural beauty in Australian travels and provides the best kinds of tour experiences.

The Melanesians have populated Vanuatu for many years and today this lovely land of thrills is a greatly enchanting region of pleasurable fun. It was Fernandez de Quiros who visited these islands in the 16th century and this Spanish navigator was one of the first to inhabit these islands. Then Bougainville a French explorer came here around 160 years later and then in the year 1774, Captain James Cook brought all the islands together

Today Port Vila is a perfect mix of cultures, and blending elements of the English, Melanesia, Chinese and French tastes. There are innumerable galleries, restaurants, and various resorts here which provide the best facilities for those coming to this part of the world.

The Irikki Island Resort is a small private island that is situated in the centre of the Port Vila Harbour. This is one of the best known resorts in this part of the world and has two distinct parts. The Irikki Island Resort is very modern and has an apartment style accommodation. This is found in the Irikki Snorkeller’s Cave Resort.

There are free ferry commutes that are constantly seen to commute between the island and the Port Vila. This is a channel that is only some 100 metres away and is always a tranquil zone with a lot of calm and serenity. Today this is a channel that is a great anchorage for all the cruising yachts in this part of the world.

There are three styles of rooms and the waterfront bungalows that are seen here are an intrigue to all who come to this part of the world. There are rows of bungalows with a lot of glimpse of the main harbour which are visible through the trees and the gardens here. There are economical accommodations here and the island is best for all those nature lovers who come to this region for rejuvenation and relaxation. The bungalow has air conditioning as well as ceiling fans.

The resort has a famous Mitchener Restaurant, a bar, a spa and a swimming pool. On the southern part of the bungalow there is a lovely beach with the most ideal beach pleasures. There is a water s ports centre here and it has lovely sights of thee catamarans, the snorkel gear, the kayaks, and a seaplane. This provides great scenic charm and gives the most enchanting tour delights.

The Irikki Island Resort also organizes a lot of activities for the visitors and this includes tours to any part of the Efate’s region. So get to see cocktail weddings, parties, and also nights filled with Melanesian dancing and also get to enjoy the most delicious birthday cakes.

There are transports of electric golf cart style and these are provided free and they go around the island and the Snorkeller’s Cove and also take you to the swimming pool zone here which is filled with a snack bar, a gymnasium, game room and the tennis courts.

If you plan to stay in this resort then ensure that you enjoy it. The staff here is very professional. There are restaurants which provide great cuisine so enjoy your stay in the Irikki Island Resort.