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Around the World - Explore the Pacific Islands

The Pacific Islands would make paradise look shoddy. Stop here on your RTW trip and you'll get to enjoy the best beaches on the planet, the legendary friendliness of the locals, days lazing beneath palm trees and loads more. Take part in a traditional kava ceremony in Fiji, snorkel amongst thousands of fishes in the Cook Islands, watch whales in Tonga or dive with friendly sharks and giant sting-rays in Tahiti. If there's one thing that's guaranteed with a trip to the Pacific Islands, it's that you'll leave chilled to the core...

	Flight details Why buy this? This one is a rollercoaster of a route. Working through awesome Africa, stunning South East Asia and amazing Australasia, before arriving in Fiji and the Cook Islands for some maxin' and relaxin'. Recharge your batteries, soak up the hospitality and explore everything these dreams-are-made-of islands have to offer before going out with a bang via the USA. Don't forget, this is just a sample. Other tickets via the Pacific Islands are available too... Sample itinerary London Johannesburg Singapore Bali Brisbane overland to Melbourne Christchurch Fiji Cook Islands LA overland to New York London What you don't get Flight taxes (budget for approx £200) Visas Travel insurance Accommodation Arrival packs Work starter packs Travel kit Overland travel within countries Travel guides Building your own route This is just an example to give you an idea of the sort of destinations and prices that are available. If you would like to design your own around the world ticket that explores South America, you can call or email the gapyear.com team at STA Travel with your ideas. Ticket details Using the Great Escapade, you can travel on the services of Virgin Atlantic, Singapore Airlines, Silk Air and Air New Zealand. With this type of fare, you may choose an unlimited number of stopovers, but they must not exceed your total distance allowance. Your distance limitation is 29,000 miles. Validity and booking The ticket is valid for 12 months of travel. If you cancel the trip before departure you can get a refund minus £300. You can book with a £75 deposit but the balance must be paid in full within 12 days. The fare is only guaranteed when you pay in full. Changes to your ticket You can change your departure date from the UK for £85. You can change any other dates while you are away directly with the airlines either free of charge, or for a small fee around £10 (depending on the airline). You can change the destinations while you are away for £50 directly with the airline. OR

    

Useful reading

• Fiji information
• Cook Islands information
• Hawaii information
• Fiji bus tours information