Picture your ideal paradise, with palm fringed beaches and alluring waters. Now multiply this dream by about 10,000 and you’ll have the South Pacific Islands. An archipelago of island nations brimming with colours, reefs and places to chill out, it’s relaxed, cultural and tropical. Country hop your way around, or settle on a deserted beach to watch the days go by as you soak up the year-round summer these islands possess.