If you're ever fancied being marooned on an uninhabited island, swimming in a turquoise coloured ocean or sitting on secluded beach under the shade of a coconut tree with an exotic cocktail in hand, then you should book a trip to the South Pacific. While the clear seas, blue skies, palm trees and friendly locals are all stereotypes, they are associated with the South Pacific because that's what you get! And there are no serious bugs, crime or political anxiety to worry about – the South Seas really are a paradise for holiday-makers.

Visit The South Pacific Holiday Guide

Map of South Pacific

South Pacific Highlights

Setting foot on an uninhabited coral island

Snorkelling a South Pacific coral reef

Spotting humpback whales or sea turtles

Visiting a tribal village

Drinking kava

Attending a sunday church service

Watching an island dance

South Pacific Holidays Guide

The South Pacific is particularly popular for family beach holidays, honeymoons and weddings. However, some islands are perfect for those seeking solitude and nature, others have family-orientated resorts, and others are perfect for senior travellers.

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In most locations across the South Pacific, you're never far from the ocean. Swimming, snorkelling, and fishing are always popular activities, but in some locations you can also surf, water-ski, jet-ski or try wind- or kite-surfing. Sport is also popular here – the most well-known is rugby, but some islands have their own internal games that are unique to their own culture. Speaking of culture, the people of the South Pacific are another highlight – if you get the chance, go to a dancing display, and see any of the other, more unusual activities practised by the indigenous populations, including singing to sharks and tower jumping..

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