The South Pacific islands are culturally and geographically divided into Polynesia (meaning many islands) and Melanesia (meaning 'black islands). Polynesian islands include Samoa, Tonga, Cook Islands, French Polynesia and Easter Island while Fiji, New Caledonia, Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands are Melanesian. The colonial history of the islandsresulted in a modern-day cluster of English- and French-speaking island groups (lus Spanish in the far eastern Easter Island.
Traveling to the South Pacfic from the US means a long flight and crossing over the international date line. It is an amazing expereince and can actually be quite affordable. My biggest concern when planning for the South Pacific is making sure guests have the time needed for travel there and back plus the time change.
Traveling to the South Pacfic from the US means a long flight and crossing over the international date line. It is an amazing expereince and can actually be quite affordable. My biggest concern when planning for the South Pacific is making sure guests have the time needed for travel there and back plus the time change.
