With year-round tropical weather, warm locals ready to welcome you with a smile and easier access options than ever before, the South Pacific is always a good idea. Travelling between April to August offers an excellent opportunity to swap the bitter Aussie cold for sunny island life. (Although technically it’s also Winter in the region there’s less chance of rain and lower humidity than travelling in the Summer). Or, alternately, those considering a cruise should do so between May and October – when gentle winds make water-journeys smooth. While many of the islands of the South Pacific are a piece of paradise, here are five perennial favourites.