25 October 2025

Fiji Islands

Fiji, an archipelago of over 330 S Pacific Islands, is renowned for its rugged mountainous and coastal landscapes, coral reefs, and white-sand beaches. The capital is Suva (on the largest island, Viti Levu) along with more industrial Lautoka. Visited the fabulous Fiji Museum during a heavy rainstorm. Sailed to Savusavu on Vanua Levu for clear water snorkeling off the Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort.  








20 October 2025

Samoa and American Samoa

Both so friendly and welcoming, Samoa is an independent sovereign state (gained independence from New Zealand in 1962), and American Samoa is an unincorporated and unorganized territory of the USA.