Fiji
#7 in Best Places to Visit in Australia and The Pacific
Made up of a collection of roughly 300 South Pacific islands, Fiji is known for being an exotic beach destination. Adventurous travelers can spend the day hiking mountains or sand dunes, snorkeling around coral reefs, hitting the links at one of 14 golf courses or learning about firewalking, drinking kava and other native customs. Plus, Fijians are known for being welcoming to foreigners and will help you relax like a local.
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
#8 in Best Places to Visit in Australia and The Pacific
When you think of Australia’s Outback, chances are you imagine this UNESCO World Heritage-listed national park. At the center of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park lies Uluru (a massive sandstone formation with a red hue) and Kata Tjuta (a group of 36 red geological domes), two sites with cultural ties to the local Indigenous Australian community. Though both locales are breathtaking no matter when you visit, for phenomenal photo-ops, visit at sunrise or sunset.
