Island Hop The South Pacific
Still to do
What it is
A trip hopping between the South Pacific islands: coral lagoons, volcanoes and village life in Fiji, Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu, with the Cook Islands and Tahiti nearby.
How to do it
Fly into Nadi in Fiji as a hub and connect with regional airlines, or join a small-ship cruise that calls at several islands.
Top tip
Many islands only have one or two flights a week, so build slack into the plan.
Why it’s on my list
Oceania is my weakest continent, with only Australia and New Zealand visited so far. A South Pacific island hop would tick off several countries in one trip.