The following islands are as beautiful and less crowded as Hawaii or Bora Bora. Imagine being deep within the Pacific Ocean, with coconut palms, bright green waves, and powder-soft white sands. On which of these would you like to become lost?

Niue

Niue, the world's smallest island nation, is located in the center of the triangle formed by Tonga, Samoa, and the Cook Islands, some 2,400 kilometers (1,491 miles) northeast of New Zealand. It feels like paradise on Earth because it is one of the world's largest elevated coral atolls. Imagine warm, clear oceans and white sand beaches, with corals hanging off rocky coasts. Not many people walk about here, but you can see friendly humpback whales playing in the ocean and vibrantly colored fish.

Rarotonga, Cook Islands

The 15 Cook Islands are home to about 15,000 people, which makes it an especially peaceful and ideal place for a low-key getaway. Rarotonga, the most well-liked of the group, is yet relatively unknown. You should enjoy the pleasures of a simple existence here, which includes swimming in turquoise lagoons and hiking through verdant jungles before socializing with the locals on "island nights," which feature dancing and feasting on regional specialties like ika mata salad and rukau leaves.

Rock Islands, Palau

The Republic of Palau, which consists of 500 islands in the Micronesia region, is the place to go if you want white sands and azure lagoons. Explore the 300-island Rock Islands in Palau's Southern Lagoon, sculpted by historic coral reef remnants, to kayak amid crocodiles gliding through mangrove swamps or swim among WWII wrecks. Don't miss Jellyfish Lake, home to millions of innocuous golden jellyfish, or Milky Way Cove, whose turquoise waters contain limestone mud that is supposed to be restorative.

Vanuatu

Vanuatu, a country of eighty islands with breathtaking landscapes and abundant marine life, is located in the South Pacific, just south of the Solomon Islands. Scuba diving beneath the surface will take you past vibrantly colored fish, coral reefs, and intriguing World War II wrecks. And there's another world with gorgeous waterfalls and heavenly lagoons waiting for you when you return to the emerald surface. Visit the Blue Lagoon on Efate Island; you may extend your visit by making a day out of it with the availability of kayaks, picnic tables, and rope swings.

Huahine, Leeward Islands, French Polynesia

It makes sense that some have likened Huahine to the Garden of Eden. The untainted sceneries and laid-back style of life on this beautiful green island in Tahiti and Bora Bora are explained by the fact that it receives fewer tourists than its well-known neighbors. Huahine is divided into two equally beautiful sections: Little Huahine has white sand beaches and secluded lagoons. At the same time, Big Huahine is home to the attractive but slightly more touristic village of Fare. Throughout the island, among banana groves, vanilla orchids and coconut palms are also sacred shrines.

Lord Howe

Merely 400 tourists are permitted to visit this Unesco-protected islet, which floats in the Tasman Sea between Australia and New Zealand, at a time due to its well-kept secret. This guarantees the preservation of Lord Howe's incredible biodiversity. The island's seas teem with fish and coral reefs, making it a top spot for birdwatchers. Hundreds of thousands of seabirds from 14 different species breed here. Enjoy hiking through lush kentia palm and banyan forests, kiteboarding, windsurfing, and beach lounging on fine white sand.

Uoleva, Tonga

The main attractions of Uoleva are its breathtakingly pure seas and creamy sands. The island is virtually unrecognizable—a tropical haven floating in the Tonga archipelago, devoid of roads and businesses, reduced to its pristine natural beauty. This area only has five tiny resorts, but they go above and beyond to ensure you have an amazing time. And you truly can have everything, from swimming with humpback whales in beautiful waters to scuba diving, kitesurfing, and paddleboarding. The cuisine is also really good.

Monuriki, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji

There are twenty islands in Fiji's Mamanuca archipelago, however at high tide the Pacific covers seven of them. Out of the remaining 13, the deserted Monuriki seems a remote paradise with its coral reefs, smooth sands, coconut trees, and volcanic cliffs. The island may be recognizable to movie buffs as the location of the Tom Hanks film Cast Away (2000). You'll have company from seabirds, sea turtles, and the native green iguana here, but don't forget to pack your own food to avoid looking like Tom Hanks.

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