South Pacific Carousel with Images Hawaii & Vanuatu Hawaii is a tropical paradise with volcanic islands, surfing beaches, and lush rainforests. Vanuatu, made up of over 80 islands, offers tribal culture, active volcanoes, and pristine waters. Fiji & Rarotonga Fiji welcomes visitors with friendly locals and turquoise lagoons across 300+ islands. Rarotonga, the heart of the Cook Islands, features volcanic peaks, tropical forests, and coral reefs. Tahiti & New Caledonia Tahiti is French Polynesia’s cultural hub, known for waterfalls and black-sand beaches. New Caledonia mixes Melanesian tradition with French charm and offers the world’s largest lagoon. Fiji Reflections Fiji has over 300 islands—I’ve seen about 25 so far this trip. I'm concerned that "the wow factor...