Spread across a vast expanse midway between New Zealand and Hawaii, this collection of 15 islands is the epitome of laidback luxury – blessed with all the natural beauty, romance and rich Polynesian culture of its established rivals, yet with none of the crowds. Add in jungle-clad mountains, lagoons fringed by palms, rustic beach shacks and luxurious five star villas, plus fun facts like no traffic lights or buildings higher than a coconut tree, and you have a destination that sounds rather enticing indeed. Read more here.