Warm, turquoise lagoons teeming with rainbow-hued reef fish and decorated with colourful corals. Soft, white sandy beaches fringed with shady palms and exotic sweet-smelling blooms. And lush tropical rainforests hiding secret waterfalls and beautiful birds. If you asked what most people's idea of the perfect paradise island would be, you'd discover that most of the South Pacific islands come pretty close.
The thermometer rarely dips below 20 degrees, even in the winter months, and the waters of the coral reefs remain above 18 degrees all year round, so there really isn't a bad time to go. And if you're looking for something more than just swimming in the warm, clear waters and relaxing on the powdery, unspoilt shores, you'll discover scuba diving, surfing, sailing, cruising, whale and dolphin spotting and a traditional, village-based culture that's as fascinating as it is friendly and welcoming.
