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Pacific Travel Pictures
The South Pacific islands are a photographer's paradise, and Oceania's beaches, towns, and peoples offer picture-perfect images. Our gallery of Pacific travel photos introduces Polynesia, Melanesia, and Micronesia. From Easter Island and Tahiti in the east to Fiji and the Solomon Islands in the west, these travel pictures are intended to give you a sense of the South Pacific.
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American Samoa
Rainmaker Mountain, Pago Pago Harbor, and a National Park. |
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Samoa
Beach houses, scenic falls, Samoan dancers, and the police band. |
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Cook Islands
Vacation destinations, outer island explorations. |
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Solomon Islands
Relics of war, friendly people, islands of adventure. |
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Easter Island
Mysteries, legends, and stone carvings unrivaled elsewhere. |
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Tahiti & French Polynesia
Dramatic scenery, French flair, Polynesian culture. |
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Fiji
Island resorts, beaches, scuba diving, ethnic diversity. |
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Tokelau
Remote atolls which people share with swimming pigs. |
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Micronesia
Tiny atoll islands where the Pacific War occurred years ago. |
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Tonga
A South Pacific kingdom where time stands still. |
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New Caledonia
Colonialism and Kanak culture, beaches, and a difficult history. |
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Tuvalu
Funafuti is the capital of this nine-island chain. |
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Niue
An uplifted atoll surrounded by rugged coral cliffs. |
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Vanuatu
A colorful land of active volcanoes and traditional cultures. |
Pacific-Pictures.com
is a collection of photos by David Stanley, author of
Moon Handbooks South Pacific. |
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Wallis and Futuna
A French territory with Oceania's only Catholic saint. |
Pacific Photos by Subject
The Pacific islanders have adapted to their unique natural environment. Beyond the beaches and tropical vegetation, island life goes on.
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Beaches
White sands, tropical shores, emerald waters. |
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Buildings
Gleaming churches, colonial mansions, ancient ruins. |
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Cities and Towns
Rural island villages, South Seas trading towns. |
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Landscapes
Soaring peaks, verdant slopes, colorful coasts. |
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People
Polynesians, Melanesians, islanders all. |
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Ships and Boats
Commuter ferries, cargo vessels, copra boats. |
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Sightseeing
Ecotourism venues, historic sites, local handicrafts. |
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Trees and Plants
Brilliant flowers, tropical plants, majestic pines. |
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South Pacific Travel Photos
