b'soul-stirring journeysTHE SEA, ONCE IT CASTS ITS SPELL, HOLDS ONE IN ITS NET OF WONDER FOREVERJacques CousteauLuxurious overwater bungalows, FijiTo-Sua Ocean Trench, SamoaFIJIFRENCH POLYNESIA SAMOACOOK ISLANDS Islands in the South Pacific Ocean abound with silken sands and sway-ing palms. Plan on days filled with swimming, sunbathing, and snorkel-ling. As tropical paradises go, Fiji is a sure-fire winner. Go island-hopping and explore its marine life on a truly blissful getaway. From Vanua Levu access some of the worlds best dive sitesRainbow Reef and Great Sea Reef. For a taste of local Polynesian culture attend a traditional lovo feast, a ritual kava drinking rite, or witness a firewalking ceremony. Beyond the coast, hike into Fijis lush moun-tainous rainforests gushing with waterfalls. PIHDOET COR: EISDTITOCK.COM/JAY TOPPINGSIn Samoa, beyond gorgeous beaches, explore the fascinating To-Sua OceanThe Cook Islands are a haven for underwater explorations, cruises, and water sports, but dontTrench, a 30-metre-deep volcanicmiss a cross-island trek, or dance and music performances on floating and fixed stages at theswimming hole filled with turquoiseCultural Village.seawater. On Savai`i island swim with rescued sea turtles, walk in the cano- French Polynesia (Tahiti), with its luxurious lagoons, overwater bungalows, and miles of serene seas, py at Falealupo Rainforest Reserve, oris a sunseekers dream come true. Cruise around Moorea island to encounter stingrays and black-tip explore the Saleaula Lava Fields. sharks. Visit a marae temple, a sacred archaeological site, for insights into Polynesian heritage. Island in the Fijian archipelago from the air58 \x1a HAYES JARVIS TRUE VOYAGES \x1a 59'