You may have to trek a bit to reach the thousands of islands that comprise the South Pacific ... To determine the best Pacific Islands, U.S. News considered user votes and expert opinions ...

The 118 islands that comprise French Polynesia, commonly called The Islands of Tahiti, share all those shades of the South Pacific Ocean and cultural characteristics that unite the region.

Although costly flights and long travel times can deter some from visiting Australia and its South Pacific ... U.S. News ranked the best places to visit in Australia and the Pacific based on ...

Kiriwina Island and the pristine Conflict Islands. Not only will you get to enjoy some of the best snorkelling in the South Pacific but you’ll also have time to immerse yourself in the rich ...

The Marquesas are a beautiful, remote stretch of islands in the South Pacific. And ... Painter Paul Gaugin, who is best known for his paintings of Tahiti, and Belgian singer Jacques Brel are ...

The Cook Islands is proving that sustainable tourism isn't just possible – it's essential. Here's how this South Pacific nation is ... translates to "may you live long". It's a unique gesture ...

The island nations that stretch across the South Pacific – sparsely populated atolls and volcanic archipelagos, known more for tourism than lucrative natural resources – may not seem ...

More than twice as many Cook Islanders live ... 1965 - Islands become a self-governing territory in free association with New Zealand. 1985 - Agreement on creating a South Pacific nuclear-free ...