Top 4 South Pacific Island Paradise Escapes

There are certain destinations that you have to visit at least once in your lifetime, and the South Pacific islands are most certainly top of the list. Flying out to these islands is the ultimate in escapism, with coconut trees and a turquoise ocean brimming with colourful fish. Check out our guide of the top 4 South Pacific Island escapes.

Top 4 South Pacific Island Paradise Escapes


1. South Pacific - Easter Island (Rapa Nui) & Other Pacific Islands (PDF Chapter)

A tiny speck of land over 3700km from Chile, Easter Island (Rapa Nui) is historically intriguing and blissfully isolated. It's just you, the indigo depths, the enigmatic moai (giant statues) amid an eerie landscape and a startling variety of adventure options.


2. Solomon Islands - South Pacific (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

For an authentic Melanesian experience the Solomons are hard to beat. From WWII relics scattered in the jungle to leaf-hut villages where traditional culture is still alive, these dramatic volcanic islands set amidst cobalt-blue seas have much to offer.


3. New Caledonia - South Pacific (PDF Chapter) eBook version/Lonely Planet

New Caledonia is dazzling; its World Heritage-listed lagoon surrounds it with every colour of blue. Natural and manmade delights are at your fingertips, with warm Melanesian hospitality and European elegance, gourmet food and gorgeous beaches, plus kayak, rock climb and diving adventures.


4. Lonely Planet: South Pacific - Fiji (Chapter)

This is the Fiji chapter from Lonely Planet's South Pacific guidebook.