Is Tonga good for tourists?

Tonga is generally the “next place” for South Pacific-loving travellers who have experienced Tahiti, Fiji, the Cook Islands, or Samoa and are looking for something more raw and authentic. Tonga is the place for people wanting to get away from mass tourism and experience the beauty of remote paradise islands.



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Tonga is full of ever-changing events each year, from tourism festivals to village beautification competitions to beauty pageants. However, there are a few events, conferences, festivals and public holidays that happen in Tonga year after year.

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Being a tropical island nation where tropical fruit is available in abundance, Tonga is a place where cocktails are extremely well-done! You'll find cocktail menus in just about any bar, restaurant or resort where fresh fruit is usually a keen component of the drink, as well as a bit of alcohol, of course!

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One of the most popular beaches on Tongatapu, Ha'atafu Beach Reserve is a clean and sandy beach with a surrounding reef. Enjoy safe swimming and snorkelling at high tide within the beach's lagoon. The beach is also home to a popular surf break on the reef (for experienced surfers only).

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Vanuatu is the cheapest Pacific Island destination for those who don't want to stray too far! Not wanting to stray too far? Vanuatu is great for its proximity to home and boasts affordable accommodation among the South Pacific Island destinations.

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Tsunamis. Tonga is prone to tsunamis. A tsunami can occur within minutes of a nearby earthquake.

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In 2021, Tonga generated around 9.13 million US dollars in the tourism sector alone. This corresponds to 1.9 percent of its the gross domestic product and approximately 17 percent of all international tourism receipts in Polynesia.

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A long-time favorite with honeymooners, Fiji is made up of 333 islands in the South Pacific. While it scored the No. 8 spot this year, T+L reader Leslie Waters would have placed it at the very top. Waters said it's an amazing destination with the friendliest people in the entire world!

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The Caribbean island of St. Barts is the most expensive vacation destination in the world, largely because of its high accommodation costs, which average $1,770 per night, according to the analysis.

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One of the main reasons many visitors come to Tonga is to swim with humpback whales. They make their amazing 4,830km (3,000-mile) journey from their feeding grounds in the Antarctic to the warm waters of Tonga each year between June and October.

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Baia do Sancho, Brazil. About 220 miles off the coast of Brazil, Baia do Sancho is regularly deemed the world's best beach. UNESCO designation and careful government protections keep it and the entire Fernando de Noronha archipelago pristine.

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