There are no Disney Worlds or other such attractions in the islands. That's not to say that children won't have a fine time here, for more and more resorts are making provisions for families as well as honeymooners. Kids will enjoy themselves most if they like being around the water.
A family can vacation in style and comfort at large resorts like the big resorts on Denarau Island in Fiji, or Shangri-la's Fijian Resort on the Coral Coast, but here are some of the best smaller establishments that welcome families with children.
Castaway Island Resort (Mamanuca Islands, Fiji): One of Fiji's oldest resorts but thoroughly refurbished, Castaway has plenty to keep both adults and children occupied, from a wide array of watersports to a kids' playroom and a nursery. There's even a nurse on duty.
Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort (Savusavu, Fiji): The South Pacific's finest family resort encourages parents to enroll their kids in an exceptional environmental education program. It keeps the youngsters both educated and entertained from sunup to bedtime.
InterContinental Resort and Spa Moorea (Moorea, French Polynesia): Most resorts in French Polynesia are designed for romance, not children. The one notable exception is the Moorea Beachcomber, which has an attractive pool, a calm lagoon, the widest selection of watersports in French Polynesia, and a kids' program.
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa (Rarotonga, Cook Islands): Rising like a phoenix after years of government-owned neglect, this is now the best international-standard resort on Rarotonga. Although it caters to everyone from honeymooners to families, the Rarotongan's children's program is tops in the Cook Islands.
