The last year has again proven that the Pacific is one of the most disaster-prone regions in the world, facing tropical cyclones, earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, health crises and drought. The World Risk Index 2020 ranks Vanuatu as the most at-risk country globally.
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French Polynesia may be the safest place in OceaniaThe tap water is usually safe to drink, and health and sanitation are high, particularly in resort areas (though Dengue Fever is still a concern, so measures to avoid mosquito bites are recommended).
The islands of Tuvalu, Kiribati and the Federated States of Micronesia are among those which have grown, because of coral debris and sediment. One of the authors of the study, featured in the magazine the New Scientist, predicts that the islands will still be there in 100 years' time.
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!
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.
This tiny island nation, nestled near the equator in the Pacific Ocean, holds the title of the least visited country in the world. With annual visitor numbers in the low thousands, just nine islands form the country of Tuvalu. In fact, the total population of Tuvalu is only around 12,000!
Tristan da CunhaThis British overseas territory has a population of around 260. The island's main village, Edinburgh of the Seven Seas, lays claim to the title of the most remote permanent settlement on Earth. With no airport or airstrip, the island can only be reached by boat.
All of the islands are gorgeous and no matter which one you choose you aren't really going to go wrong. It just depends what you want out of your holiday. For pure relaxation plan a Rarotonga holiday, for adventure and luxury accommodation plan a Fiji holiday and for amazing natural attractions plan a Samoa holiday.
text: The island of Bora Boa, a vacationers dream, is slowly sinking. According to Internationalcuruit.com, the tropical island is sinking at a rate of one centimeter per century. And for an island that is estimated to be four million years old, that is an alarming rate.