Oceania Travel

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South Pacific Travel Guide
Home to 30,000 islands that are scattered across the world’s largest ocean, the South Pacific remains incomprehensible, if not mystifying, even to the most budding explorer. These dispersed pockets of land do have one characteristic in common, however. Each, in its own way, resembles a natural form of paradise.
Northern Mariana Islands Travel Guide
The Northern Mariana Islands are a dazzling group of 15 landmasses in the Philippine Sea. The Marianas are part of a chain of volcanic mountain peaks and uplifted coral reefs, making for spectacular scenery both above and below sea level. Although there are 15 islands, only six are inhabited, the three major population centres being Saipan (the capital city), Tinian and Rota. The island of Pagan was inhabited until 1981, when a severe volcanic eruption forced the evacuation of its residents.
Guam Travel Guide
Guam, an island in the West Pacific is better known for its US Army bases than as a holiday destination. But travel to this small island to discover a wealth of geographical + cultural attractions. A former Spanish colony, Guam still has traces of a colonial past. Take a road trip across the southern parts of the island + you’ll discover tiny hilltop towns, like Umatac, populated with Spanish churches + forts. Then theres the beaches, where white sand is lapped by the clear waters of the Pacific
Palau Travel Guide
Perched above Indonesia and 550 kilometres to the west of the Philippines, Palau is an extraordinary nation. Made up of 340 coral and volcanic islands on the Kyushu-Palau Ridge, the archipelago offers some of the most breath-taking underwater sights one is likely to see. From unspoiled coral and pristine beaches to Second World War relics (on land and under the sea) and off-road jungle treks, Palau more than makes up for what is a tiny area of land.
Papua New Guinea Travel Guide
Papua New Guinea is one of the world’s final travel frontiers; a place where you really can go off the beaten track. It’s located on the eastern half of the world’s second largest island, New Guinea. Although it’s only separated from mainland Australia by a narrow strait, it feels like a world apart. Papua New Guinea has a fascinating tribal culture, renowned for their colourful body painting – a fascinating visual language that differs from region to region.
Solomon Islands Travel Guide
If you dream of travelling to an untouched paradise, head to the Solomon Islands. It’s an archipelago of 992 small islands scattered across the South Pacific, east of Papua New Guinea and stretching to Vanuatu in the west. Imagine iridescent seas, deserted white-sand beaches and dramatic sunset skies. The archipelago is popular with honeymooners, thanks to its idyllic atmosphere, but it also attracts adventure travellers keen to explore the archipelago’s most far-flung corners.