The South Pacific has hundreds of islands.  Many are fairly difficult or time consuming to get to and have little tourism infrastructure.  Please contact us for additional information, if you plan a trip to the islands.  Here are a few of the most popular:

Samoa
There are two Samoas – American Samoa and Samoa (formerly Western Samoa). They have the largest full-blooded Polynesian culture in the world today. American Samoa is north of Samoa, and is an unincorporated territory of the USA.  Its capitol is Pago Pago, famous for its lovely harbor. Samoa’s two main islands are Upolu and Savi’I.  The economy is based largely on farming, but eco-tourism is also taking hold here.

Tonga
Tonga is one of the world’s few remaining constitutional monarchies.  There is a range of accommodation available for the divers, kayakers, and travelers who come to see the South Seas – the way it used to be.   Agriculture is the mainstay of the economy.  A significant archeological site here is the langi of Lapaha, ancient tombs. 

Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea is the eastern end of the island of New Guinea (the other half is the Indonesian province of Irian Jaya).  Amenities are very limited, and for reasons of personal safety it is advisable to travel with a guide in a group.  The country has long been popular with adventure travelers, but in recent times has also attracted luxury travelers who are attracted to the rugged scenery and unique native culture.  I can book a package in which you cruise the Sepik River, visit the Highlands (Mt. Hagen is the tallest mountain in the Pacific), hike the Kokoda Trail, attend the annual Sing Sing dance ceremonies, or dive one of the many spots where sunken ships from World War II have grown spectacular coral.