Pacific Island Holidays

Flawless beaches, secluded island hideaways and dramatic natural backdrops

Each 'corner' of this vast region has cultures, flavours and geographic quirks to recommend it. Wherever you decide to hang your beach towel, step with your hiking shoes or strap on a snorkel, you'll find your own slice of island time to enjoy. If you're drinking a cocktail, mocktail, kava or cabernet, a holiday in 'South Pac' won't disappoint.

The largest islands comprise New Zealand – an outdoors and food/wine aficionado's dream. Home to Middle Earth, stunning landscapes and the cool capital, Wellington. New Caledonia is a French territory and its capital, Noumea, charmingly blends French and island culture and sports the largest lagoon in the world. The Francophone influence continues in French Polynesia, of which Bora Bora is the picture-perfect, luxurious star. Tahiti has black sand beaches. Fijians will serenade you upon arrival and make sure you really relax. Tonga is the only Pacific nation to remain uncolonised so its culture is strong. Diving here is dreamy. The Cook Islands also entice with their crystaline lagoons and Vanuatu is home to active volcanoes you can visit.