The best getaways in Fiji and the South Pacific in 2024

The only thing that could be better than a private island getaway is one that's completely child-free and chaos-free. Tadrai Island Resort is off-limits to everyone except other guests of just five villas on site. It is located on one of the Fiji The world-famous Mamanuca Islands, where days are spent dipping toes in powdery white sand and discovering underwater wonders.

Here, it's all the kit and caboodle of barefoot luxury with all-inclusive meals, tropical cocktails and endless massages. Where can you register?

It's a hole-in-one to mark a stay at the InterContinental Fiji, home to the 18-hole championship Natadola Bay Golf Course. Nothing in this hotel is half done; the spa grows herbs on-site to use for Fijian healing, underwater experiences include shark diving and list of awards speaks for itself.

The opulence continues in the dining options and one of the best restaurants in FijiNavo. Here, the infinite blue lagoon serves as the backdrop for long lunches of lobster, bubbles and laughter.

The name “Adventure Island Resort” would have been a better fit for this one. Although it offers a nine-hole golf course, tennis courts, numerous water sports and island tours, the real highlight is the floating water park. There's no better way to make waves in the crystal clear waters of the lagoon than from a trampoline, slide or swing.

The pool game is up to par, with three choices, plus a smaller slide for little ones.

Are you planning to bring the kids? This Coral Coast beachfront resort is both family-friendly and secluded. Little ones will have fun at the free kids' club, splashing and dashing around the 38 acres of tropical paradise, while parents can enjoy some alone time.

To top it all off, restaurants and drinks are as plentiful as the palm trees. Relax knowing that breakfast, lunch and dinner will be waiting for you: there's the beachfront Nukunuku Restaurant and Bar, fine dining and adults-only seafood at Talei, and Cantonese flavors at Bamboo Terrace.

The Yasawa Group is an archipelago of 20 volcanic islands located northwest of Viti Levu. These are known for their unspoilt peaks and deep depths – and you can live there at Yasawa Island Resort.

This secluded slice of paradise consists of just 18 luxury bungalows, located just steps from the palm-fringed ocean. Thatched roofs, swinging hammocks and outdoor showers recall the untouched beauty of the film Blue Lagoon (minus the shipwreck and shenanigans).

There's nothing more exclusive than an entire island takeover, with just 16 villas and no children in sight. This adults-only retreat occupies 10 acres of tropical land surrounded by reef-rich waters, creating a feeling of pure solitude, yet only a quick access by helicopter or domestic flight and speedboat. Fiji main island.

Here you can do nothing or do everything. Whether it's kayaking the crystal clear waters, snorkeling the house reef or relaxing with a treatment at the Davui Spa, some days may call for self-discovery, while others others may require watered recovery.

The crown jewel of Nasama Resort is its own private beach, inviting you to walk directly into the ocean from the self-catering suites. If that doesn't tempt you, there's a two-level pool for good measure.

Conveniently located close to the country's capital, Nasama Resort is a relaxed launching pad for exploring Vanuatu, including Mele Cascades and the turquoise waters of the Rentapao River.

To explore the islands, head to the southernmost part of the Vanuatu archipelago, at the White Grass Ocean Resort & Spa. Headlining this raw and rugged landscape is Mount Yasur, one of the most accessible and impressive active volcanoes in the world.

When you're not wandering this unspoiled island, treat yourself to the on-site restaurant, perched above the coast and offering a front-row seat to dolphin watching. Or, if you're looking for comfort, take advantage of the natural volcanic materials used in treatments at Nabisa Day Spa.

Nestled between a rainforest and a reef, on 160 acres, lies this Eden on earth. The floating bures – charming traditional Fijian huts suspended above the sparkling water – seem like something out of a dream.

The icing on the cake is its Rainforest Spa located in the heart of the jungle, offering treatments like a banana leaf body wrap using leaves harvested from the surrounding area.

From its coastal position on Fiji's second largest island, Vanua Levu, one would be remiss not to visit nearby Savusavu Bay, the famous heart of Fiji's pearling industry.

A visit to the Cook Islands is truly a unique experience, so why not do it in award-winning five-star luxury? Part of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World collection, Pacific Resorts Aitutaki offers the premium service of large chain hotels, but with a personalized charm unique to island living.

Each colonial-style thatched bungalow rests on the soft white sand. What awaits beyond is an incredibly clear, bath-like lagoon, teeming with turtles and perfect for snorkeling and kayaking.