The Pacific: Fantasy Islands

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There are tens of thousands of islands here. Most are either coral or volcanic. The islands have been known as the Fantasy Islands since 1521.

The pacific can be divided into 3 regions. The whole area is called Oceania.

About the Pacific

There are several major North American airlines that fly to these places from West Coast and Hawaii.

The foreign Airlines include Qantas, Air New Zealand, Air France, and a lot of Asian carriers.

When the travelers get to the gateway they in Papeete, Tahiti, Nadi, Fiji, or Guam they’ll need to get on the local airlines.

How Travelers Get There

Since the Pacific lies within the tropics its very predictable.

In Polynesia and Melanesia, May through October (Winter Season) is warm, fairly dry, and high tourist season.

In November through April (Summer Season) it is hotter, wetter, and sees a thinning of tourists.

Weather Patterns

Papeete (Tahiti) in August you get rain about one day a week.

Pago Pago someone here may get rain about every other day.

Weather Patterns

You can rent a car, a taxis, or you can fly to other islands. People use bikes and mopeds, and there are cruises that connect the islands.

Getting Around

Three Important Places: Polynesia, Melanesia, and Micronesia

Polynesia The name “conjures up the scent of the

plumeria blossoms” and you hear the friendly voices and you feel the warm azure waters lapping at your feet.

Important Places

Tahitian Islands These islands are also known as the Society

Islands comprise the western part of French Polynesia and it the main gateway for 130 or more islands.

Tonga It has spectacular scenery and its full of

active volcanoes and boaters love the Tongatapu islands.

Important Places

Melanesia Its better known to Australians and New

Zealanders. The islands are becoming destinations that appeal to Americans. There are nearly 1200 languages spoken.

The Fiji Islands It’s a very important island on the Viti Levu

which has many tropical hotels. Turtle Islands are very expensive private islands

Important Places

Micronesia There are thousands of islands but they're all

small and Isolated. There is one island called the Bikini Islands and it has become permanently associated with that name because of its shape like a bathing suit.

Important Places

Guam Its Micronesia’s principal destination. It’s the

United States air connection to Hawaii. The capital, Agana and Tumon Bay are highly frequented by Japanese and Taiwanese tourists. Travelers who are into water sports, history (World War II), Golf, and others comforts typical of the United Stars will find Guam appealing.

Important Places

Pictures of Places

Polynesia Tahitian Islands

Tonga

MelanesiaThe Fiji Islands

Micronesia

Guam