Added: 05/31/2006 |
Tonga travel - explore most unspoiled nature in the South PacificSouth Pacific is home to many unspoiled places, perfect for recreational and ecological tourism. The Tonga Islands are some of the most scenic in the Pacific with a natural landscape ranging from towering volcanoes to deserted beaches and beautiful coral reefs. Tonga travel is convenient: the hotels and restaurants are reasonably priced and the islands are easily reached from New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, Samoa, Hawaii and Los Angeles by air.
The Tongatapu group of islands is the cultural center and home to the capital, Nuku'alofa. The Ha'apai group is an archipelago of coral atolls surrounding volcanoes, a paradise for diving and fishing. The Vava'u group is considered Tonga's sailing center with an spectacular harbor and beautiful islets "swimming" around it. The Niuas group is the kingdom of three volcanic islands lying to the north of other islands.
Unspoiled nature is the main attraction and treasure of Tonga. The islands have seven protected areas, which are five national marine parks, one national historic park, and the Eua National Park. Much of the wildlife including two species of iguana, flying fox, and fruit bats are under protection. Flowering plants such as hibiscus, heilala and frangipani are feast for the eye. Over hundred species of colorful tropical fish inhabit reefs near the islands.
In fine, the originality of local landscape is incredible. Deserted beaches, multicolored coral reefs, crater lakes and active volcanoes, seaside cliffs and underwater canyons, and, of course, unrivalled tropical sun just urge you pack your luggage and head for Tonga travel. Caving, kayaking, whale watching, diving, snorkeling and surfing are indispensable part of a Tonga travel. In addition, Tonga hotels are more reasonably priced than in most of the South Pacific countries, which helps easily plan even budget travel itinerary.
Tonga travel is not only a plunge into unique and unspoiled nature, it is also into a different cultural environment. Tonga culture is remarkable in all its expressions ranging from traditional poetry to concepts of communal extended family. Yes, the inhabitants of Tonga live as one family, where food, clothes, wealth and goods are shared equally among all members.
Children do not belong to one household and often go from one family to another; thus, they have several places to call home. The tradition of giving gifts is one of the most important, Tonga islanders give gifts to each other and to visitors; hence, if you plan a Tonga travel, it is better to take some souvenirs from home as to join the custom.
Tonga has a very rich heritage of literature, represented in numerous oral histories and tales now, fixed on paper as well as pieces of contemporary prose and poetry. Another important art for them is dance that has been always used to praise gods and life.
The best time for a Tonga travel is from December to April when the temperatures rise to 25 C to 33 C and the islands are refreshed by cool breezes. The winter here is from July to September; this season is rather cool and rainstorms often occur.
Recommendation: before a Tonga travel it is important to check the weather forecast. The archipelago lies in the South Pacific's cyclone/typhoon belt, with the greatest possibility for severe weather from January to March. The big cyclones occur approximately every twenty years and the medium cyclones come around every three to four years.
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