Is it safe for a female to holiday by herself in any of the Pacific Islands? If so, which ones?
Question by hacking is illegal: Is it safe for a female to holiday by herself in any of the Pacific Islands? If so, which ones?
Am from New Zealand & am tired of holidaying in Australia. I don’t want to go to Asia so that only leaves the Pacific Islands re a cheap holiday as travelling further afield than Asia is very expensive for us. I don’t have a boyfriend to travel with & my friends don’t have the funds to come with me so I wondered about lazing around on the beach on my own. Perhaps that wouldn’t be acceptable there? I might get unwanted male attention, or worse? When I say Pacific, I mean South Pacific so don’t recommend Hawaii as it’s too expensive re American dollars & the airfare. I’m meaning Islands more like Fiji, Samoa, Cook Islands, etc. I know Vanuatu is a bit more primitive so won’t be safe for a female alone and Tahiti & New Caledonia are very expensive. Am asking in this section as so many Aussies & NZers go to the Islands for holidays, have you been alone or seen women alone? I don’t want to go with a singles tour group either as it’s all just people sleeping around with each other!
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Answer by Cathie M
If you book into a resort that has access to the beach, you will be more than safe at any of those islands – even Vanuatu which is pretty safe. I like Fiji beaches the best, so would recommend it! You can go out to an island which can be really pretty. Most resorts should organise airport transfers and also any trips you want to take once you are there. I think New Caledonia is the most developed so if you want to head into a city and not just lie on a beach it is good, however most of the people speak only French whereas other islands have a good grasp of English.
Have fun and stay positive – these places are generally safe and friendly
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I have been to most of the places you mention but not alone. I have met twice ladies travelling by themselves they seemed wise ladies. i’m sure you will be fine just stick with the tourists and stay at hotels any of the hotels on Denarau island fiji are nice . Just like anywhere in the world one doesn’t put themselves in vulnerable places