You may have to trek a bit to reach the thousands of islands that comprise the South Pacific, but the journey ... below to have a say in next year's list. SUMMARY Belongs on List?

The South Pacific islands offer tropical weather, beautiful beaches, clear seas and coral reefs, as well as luxury resorts on islands like Fiji, Tahiti, Moorea, Vanuatu, Samoa, and more.

Although costly flights and long travel times can deter some from visiting Australia and its South Pacific neighbors, bucket list destinations ... French Polynesian island for its romantic ...

The countries represented at this year's event are Solomon Islands, Samoa, Tonga, American Samoa, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Nauru, and the Cook Islands.

From temple tours to mega-city exploration to volcano hiking for thrill seekers, there are endless opportunities to have fun and learn about the Pacific Islands. Jet skiing in the South Pacific.