The South Pacific, fifty five times the size of Mediterranean, more than eleven million square miles of ocean dotted with islands, some no larger than a suburban back yard.
Thirteen island nations, with a total population of just over 6 million people, is beginning to open up to yacht charter and among the myriad island groups some of the world's most spectacular and dramatic scenery is to be found.
Melanesia, French Polynesia - Gaugin's Garden of Eden, the inspiration of his art and life, Fiji - once known as the cannibal islands, Bora Bora, Kiribati, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Samoa, Bali, Tahiti. the names conjure up wonderful, romantic pictures of varied and wonderful settings for some of the most idyllic cruising.
Dazzling white beaches, lagoons of crystal clear water, in an atmosphere of peace and harmony; there is so much to see and do in this rich and diverse cosmos that is the South Pacific.
The region's natural environments provide refuge to some of nature's most beautiful and exotic wildlife and plants. You can dive the pristine waters of Vanuatu or the Solomon Islands, experience the exhilaration of white water rafting or take in the cosmopolitan cocktail of people, religion and culture that makes a visit to Fiji such a memorable experience, the options are endless. This is truly the 'last frontier' and it is all here waiting for you to discover it. With the establishment over the past few years of regular air and sea services, reliable telecommunications and tourism facilities, the islands and their people are now ready to welcome you.
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