Aitutaki, Cook Islands
Aitutaki, also known as Ararau and Utataki, is one of the Cook Islands, north of Rarotonga. It is the second most visited island of the Cook Islands. Aitutaki is famous for its turquoise central lagoon, uninhabited islands and palm-fringed beaches. Noteworthy also are an old church (the oldest in the Cook Islands) and some gigantic banyan trees.
Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland is a cosmopolitan capital that combines outdoor activities and sophisticated culture. The famous Sky Tower offers a magnificent view of this unique city with the numerous museums and restaurants. Oakland has a tradition in sailing and one of the greatest events taking place here is the America's Cup.
Bay Of Islands
Bay of Islands is a great holiday destination, with natural beauty and cultural interest. It has amazing beaches and a great variety of water and land activities, like nature walks, fishing, diving, biking or just relaxing. There are also a lot of significant historic sites to visit.
Mystery Island (Vanuatu)
Mystery Island, officially called Inyeug, lies a kilometre or so off the larger Aneityum Island in Vanuatu. The island is a heaven on earth, is inhabited only by palm trees and white sand. Its blue, clear, crystal water makes it the perfect choice for snorkelling. Mystery Island has no shops, roads, electricity and running water. It is a pure paradise and a perfect destination for vacations away from reality.
Noumea, New Caledonia
Noumea is known as the "French Riviera" of the Pacific. Here is the largest lagoon in the world and the second largest coral reef. So many water sports are available, and if that is not enough for you, the fine French cuisine will fascinate you and the multi-cultural identity of the local population will charm you. Noumea, on the island of Grand Terre, is the capital of the French territory of New Caledonia. The peaceful port city has a diverse population and colourful European architecture, reflecting its colonial history. Having served as the headquarters of the US Army during WWII, the tropical shrubbery of Ouen Toro Mount is now under the protection of abandoned Naval guns. The Michel Corbasson Zoological and Forest Park offers visitors shaded walks amongst rare birds and views out over the lagoon.
Norfolk Island
Norfolk Island is an amazing place with tropical surroundings in the Pacific Ocean. It is very rich in flora and fauna and there is no doubt that the swimming in the beautiful, pristine beaches will stay unforgettable. Visitors will, also, admire a number of monuments and museums but the astonishing sunset is really breathtaking.
Nukualofa, Tonga Island
Nuku'alofa is the capital and the largest city in Tonga, a transport, commercial and social center of the island country. There is also located the Royal Palace.
Papeete (Tahiti French Poly)
French Polynesia is a group of islands in the Pacific Ocean, part of the French territory. The most famous island of French Polynesia is Tahiti, where is located Papeet. Here you can wonder around and visit on foot all the attractions such as Bougainville Park, the cathedral of Notre Dame, the presidential mansion, the city hall and the papeete market.
Sanusavu, Fiji
Fiji’s best kept secret, Savusavu is a natural, lush and beautiful paradise on Vanua Levu, Fiji’s other big island. The town of Savusavu is the centre of a wonderfully diverse range of accommodation, activities and adventures. Accommodation, spas, pearls, diving, snorkeling, fishing, boat charters, properties for sale, investment opportunities or just some fun in the sun. You’ll find it all here in the hidden paradise of Savusavu.
International Dateline
The International Date Line (IDL) is an imaginary line on the surface of the Earth, that runs from the north to the south pole and demarcates one calendar day from the next. It passes through the middle of the Pacific Ocean, roughly following the 180° longitude but it deviates to pass around some territories and island groups.
The International Date line is on the opposite side of the Earth to the Prime Meridian. The Prime Meridian helps to define Universal Time and is the meridian from which all other time zones are calculated. The International Date Line and the moving point of midnight separate the two calendar days that are current somewhere on Earth.