I'm travelling with 2- 12 year olds .we are going to stop at 2 of the 3 islands . Which 2 would be my best choice ? We love to snorkel & would like to learn to scuba dive , Spending time at a school would be interesting .We like hiking as well
fiji,cook islands,samoa ? which 2 should I visit ?
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For a very authentic South Pacific experience Samoa is the place, however there is not a lot to do there and after about 3 days the 12 y.o may become a bit bored. Fiji is a must and I would then go for the Cooks. Remember that you are in a warm and humid area of the world and hiking is not always the best method of exploring. As village life is the way of life, a village school would certainly be a different experience for the 12 year olds.
Should you consider Samoa I can recommend this company
http://www.polynesianxplorer.com/
DownUnder is correct. Fiji is a must! We're planning to there next year with friends.
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