If you could choose anywhere in the Pacific...where would you go?

[SeaTurtle42]

I have been working, with maybe 15 days off total, for about 6 months straight...so it's time for a little holiday. I can't decide though, way too many choices! Where would you choose in the Pacific (since I'm already on this side of the world) that is relatively easy to travel to and maybe I could even pick up some side work, so no visa would be required? I would even instruct for food/board. Tell me your experiences!

 

[Allison Finch]

I've been around the Pacific. Hands down.....PNG!!!

 

[Tom Winters]

The ex-President Coolidge in Vanuatu.

 

[adza]

Haven't had much experience (Great Barrier Reef is the only place I've dived away from home todate) - but from what I've been told, I hope to visit Chuuk first, and the Coolage 2nd.

 

[Michael Schlink]

Indonesia

 

[octotat]

If wrecks are your bag, Chuuk (Truk) can't be beat. If not, PNG is probably the hot spot though I haven't been there.

 

[Laine]

Hi,

I just got back from a week on the N. Sulawesi, Indonesia Agressor. It was the best for macro. Loved Galapagos for big animal. PNG rates right up there also.
Laine

 

[drbill]

Five years ago I bought a "circle the Pacific" ticket from an air brokerage for $1,600 and visited places like Thailand, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, Cook Islands, Fiji and Tahiti. It was awesome, although one of my dive buddies says PNG is doubly awesome.

 

[vladimir]

Of the places I've been, PNG would be my first choice. Of the others, Galapagos.

 

[CBulla]

Fiji