Five Star Accomodations on the Pacific Islands

August 21st, 2011

There are a few five star hotels on the Pacific Islands. The first one is the Pearl Resorts & Spa. The Pearl Resort & Spa is great for a couple who wants a very romantic vacation. This is because it hotel provides its guests with romantic dinners and escapades just for the couple. The second one is the Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa Resort. The Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa Resort is located right on the beach of the Cook Islands. The hotel has private pools and a spa Read the rest of this entry »

Luxury Hotels, Resorts or Bed and Breakfast

August 20th, 2011

When you are planning a luxury vacation you will be faced with type of accommodations will be best for the trip you are taking. Many different things will go into this decision including the types of amenities you will be needing and expecting. Your options for a relaxing vacation include luxury hotels, resorts or a bed & breakfast. It is important to weight out the pros and cons of all three before making the final decision on what your are looking for.

One of the biggest decisions that will come into this will be what type of privacy you Read the rest of this entry »

The Natural Beauty of the Pacific Islands

August 19th, 2011

The pacific islands located between Australia and Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean are a place of perpetual beauty. Due to the proximity to the equator this tropical land can be enjoyed almost all year long. Like many tropical paradises the pacific islands are home to many unique reefs and animal species. The water is a clean blue and can be explored in a variety of ways. Besides the water, another natural occurrence on the pacific Read the rest of this entry »

Must Do in Fiji

August 2nd, 2011

Have you started planning your dream trip to Fiji yet? Whether you’re using your www.satelliteinternetbroadband.com internet or a travel agent there are a few things you shouldn’t miss while you’re there. Here are our suggestions…
Nadi – Pronounced “Nandi” one of the largest cities in Fiji is also one of the most multicultural. Go here to enjoy lots of regional shopping and tons of Indian food Read the rest of this entry »

Planning Your Trip to the Pacific Islands

May 11th, 2011

When one thinks of Pacific islands, the South Seas come to mind and visions of warm azure waters, powdery white sand beaches and swaying palm trees prevail. The islands lie within three distinct areas known as Polynesia, Micronesia and Melanesia. For the traveler setting out to visit this storybook paradise, one of the most difficult decisions is where to go. There are over 20,000 individual islands spread over an area that is collectively known as Oceania.

Polynesia hosts the eastern most islands, the most notable being Tonga, Samoa, Tahiti and the Cook islands, Micronesia lies southwest of Read the rest of this entry »

Vacationing Among the Beautiful Pacific Islands

April 26th, 2011

When deciding to take your vacation to the Pacific Islands, finding something to do will not be hard at all, it is deciding on the location that offers the most that will prove to be somewhat of a challenge. The available options are endless, especially if you and your family are very active. However, as with almost everything, deciding which of the amazing islands to settle on, and what to do first will be a lot easier to answer if to include what interests Read the rest of this entry »

The History of the Pacific islands

April 14th, 2011

The Pacific Islands’ history will take you through an adventure of a lifetime. From the Easter Island to the 15 islands that make up the Cook Islands, experiencing what life was like years before this present time is able to be accomplished simply by taking advantage of the historical traditions that have been passed down.

Fiji

Ancient times is where the history of Fiji dates back to and all thanks goes to its settler Polynesian seafarers. By 500 BC, Melanesian seafarers had reached the island of Fiji, and intermarried with the inhabitants of Polynesian, giving birth to the Fijian people.

Guam

The Read the rest of this entry »

What and Where are the Pacific Islands

April 2nd, 2011

The Pacific Islands are a large cluster of islands strewn over the Pacific Ocean and which number from twenty thousand up to thirty thousand. In fact, they are so numerous that only a few have been named and officially identified. Most are so tiny and undeveloped that they are simply referred to as island by dint of their satisfying the very fundamental definition of an island. The islands are also sometimes referred to as Oceania.

The islands are made up of both volcanic islands (formed as a result of volcanic activity) Read the rest of this entry »

Fijian Language 101

January 18th, 2011

Even though almost everyone in Fiji speaks English you’re still going to run into some local vernacular if you’re out-and-about. To help you better convey some questions you may have during your travels we provide the following basic English-to-Fijian translation guide.

good morning ni sa yadra (ni sah yan dra)
hello! bula(mbula)
goodbye ni sa moce (ni sa mothey)
please yalo vinaka (yalo vee naka)
excuse me tulou (too low)
yes io(ee-o)
thank you vinaka (vee naka)
no seqa (senga)
eat kana (kana)
village koro
lady marama
mister turaga (tu rang ah)
little vaka lailai (vaka lie lie)
plenty vaka levu (vaka ley vu)
quickly vaka totolo (vaka toe toe lo)
house vale/bure (valey/mburey) Read the rest of this entry »

The Cook Islands

January 13th, 2011

Located in the South Pacific Ocean (northeast of New Zealand between French Polynesia and American Samoa) the Cook Islands consist of 15 major islands that are divided into two distinct groups: the Southern Cook Islands and the Northern Cook Islands.The Southern Cook Islands are comprised of the following:

  • Nga-pu-Toro
  • Atiu
  • Mauke
  • Mitiaro
  • Aitutaki
  • Mangaia
  • Rarotonga
  • Palmerston Island
  • Manuae
  • Takutea
  • Winslow Reef (submerged)

The Northern Cook Islands are comprised of:

  • Manihiki
  • Nassau
  • Penrhyn Island
  • Pukapuka
  • Rakahanga
  • Suwarrow
  • Tema Reef

The Cook Islands were named after Captain James Cook who arrived in the years Read the rest of this entry »