A vast, arbitrarily defined expanse of the world in the Pacific Ocean, Oceania connects the nations rather than land borders. Home to plenty of white beaches, beautiful coral reefs, coconut palms swaying in the breeze and rugged volcanic islands soaring out of the blue ocean, Oceania is definitely a collection of some of the beautiful islands and beaches in the world. However, in a place so beautiful, confusion about what place to choose to visit can discourage the holidaymaker. But fear not, fellow traveler as we have put to rest your confusion and gathered a list of the top seven islands in the Oceania region.

MO'OREA

From its turquoise lagoon to its vertical peaks, white-sand beaches and lush landscapes, to find an island better than Mo’orea, you may have to step off the Earth. Located at a mere distance of 20 km from its counterpart Tahiti, this island, spread across the ‘Sea of the Moon’ accepts the visitors so gracefully that a visitor can hardly call the place touristy. Complete with the high selection of the top-end resorts in the area to the best choice of the smaller hotels, this island will give you a wide variety of options you require according to your tastes. Besides being a treat for your eyes, the place will also provide with a plethora of activities you can pursue including hiking, kite-surfing, whale-or-dolphin watching tour, biking, kayaking or even horse riding. All in all, the one word that can describe Mo’orea is divine.

2. FRENCH POLYNESIA/ TAHITI

Lined with its vivid turquoise lagoons and sculpted by sky-piercing moss-green peaks, the surreal island of French Polynesia is one place to take it slow and bask in the warm, laid-back island culture. Just the word Tahiti can conjure up innumerable pictures including bronzed dancers, humid breeze running over the turquoise sea, hibiscus flowers and of course the coconuts. The slim stretches of the black, white and pink lead to the best place in the region: the lagoons, the place that is one of the biggest draws in the region. Most of the island is surrounded by the fringing reef, circumscribing the protected swimming pool in the region with the most intense aqua imaginable. Often overshadowing the rest of the country, the place is brimming with resorts, private overwater bungalows and spectacular views of the islands iconic over the square-topped peak. But if you don’t find this to be your cup of coconut, you can choose a humbler abode you can choose a place more suited to your budgets in the form of short cottages and hotels.

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