The South Pacific is home to some of the world’s most alluring destinations for a luxury holiday, defined by pristine lagoons, palm-fringed islands and a strong sense of place.
In French Polynesia, iconic overwater villas sit above luminous turquoise waters, combining barefoot elegance with discreet, high-touch service. The Cook Islands offer a more intimate and understated experience, where low-rise resorts and private villas are shaped by Polynesian culture and an unspoilt natural environment. Meanwhile, Fiji is renowned for its private island escapes, warm hospitality and a refined approach to seclusion, appealing to couples, families and honeymooners alike. Together, these South Pacific destinations deliver an extra special blend of natural beauty, privacy and effortless luxury, ideal for travellers seeking an escape far removed from the everyday.
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This South Pacific island country is about as untouched and remote as the UK traveller can get, although it is easy to access once on mainland New Zealand or the US West Coast. The waters surrounding the 15 Cook Islands (or Kūki 'Āirani as they’re…
The islands of French Polynesia are incredibly aspirational holiday destinations, not least Bora Bora, the South Pacific idyll boasting white sands, palm trees and pure aquamarine coastline. It’s far-flung for those travelling from the UK, so is often labelled as a trip of a lifetime…
It’s exactly how you imagine paradise: staying in an over-water thatched villa on stilts, with the blue, fish-filled ocean visible via glass panels, 24-hour butler service, spa treatments and your own pool. Guests have access to the resort’s main pool with a sociable swim-up bar, a fitness centre and four restaurants. Lagoon Restaurant by Jean-Georges […]
