Hot Honeymoon Destinations in the South Pacific
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South Pacific honeymoons are the stuff of dreams – tropical blue lagoons filled with brightly coloured fish, secluded palm fringed beaches, blue skies and endless sunshine. Add to that small island resorts run by friendly hosts and you will have trouble deciding which island to visit. Moving westward across the Pacific from Polynesia to Melanesia and Micronesia, there are the island paradises of Tahiti, Tonga, Fiji, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Solomon Islands, Cook Islands of Aitutaki and Rarotonga and more!
Fiji is perfect for honeymooners. It has lots of secluded islands, many of which cater to just a handful of couples in a small private resort. Some even offer each couple a private beach, every day. The people are smiling and friendly and a honeymoon in Fiji guarantees a lifetime of wonderful memories.
Tahiti has been a popular honeymoon destination for decades. It offers lots of spectacular over-water bungalows on crystal clear lagoons set amidst glorious beaches and lush tropical mountains. It has become rather expensive, but you will get exceptional service and cuisine at the premier resorts.
The Cook Islands are unspoilt and down-to-earth with lots of small individual beach bungalows for honeymoon accommodation. This is a good choice for those who like intimacy but do not want to be isolated and wish to enjoy time away from the resort and explore the island a little. Pacific Resort Aitutaki is “Australasia’s Leading Boutique Resort” where you can enjoy refinement and luxury that beckons to even the most discerning traveler. For something more adventurous Pacific Resort Rarotonga allows you to spend your days swimming, shopping, sunbathing, windsurfing, sailing, kayaking around the islands and it's small islets.
Tonga has small islands and magnificent secluded beaches with just a couple of small luxury resorts offering intimacy and quality service and cuisine.
Samoa has only a couple of luxury resorts but you can also stay in a traditional thatch bungalow far from the tourist areas. You will love the friendly locals and the food is excellent.
Vanuatu has 83 islands with pristine settings. It is a land of contrasts with a range of accommodation options from all-inclusive resorts to small romantic resorts for couples only.
Closer to home don’t forget Lord Howe Island, widely regarded as the most beautiful island in the Pacific. This is the closest island getaway to Sydney and you won’t even need a passport as it is part of New South Wales. It’s less than two hours flying from either Sydney or Brisbane off Australia's east coast, and is one of just four island groups on the World Heritage list for the global significance of its natural beauty and heritage.