Lifou Isle, New Caledonia 

Lifou has one of the most diverse landscapes in the Pacific Islands, from limestone caves to white beaches and coral reefs teeming with brightly coloured marine life. It's the largest coral atoll in the Loyalty archipelago.

You'll stand awestruck in front of all of its breathtakingly beautiful views: the northern coast of the island is made up of high, steep cliffs, whilst the southern side has pristine white sand beaches with stunning turquoise waters. Time here seems to pass more slowly than on some of the other Pacific Islands. It’s as if it is measured by tides, sunrises and sunsets rather than by clocks. Lifou has the wonderful charm of an island that has managed to preserve its own traditional Kanak culture. Kanak society is based on a tight, clan structure and a close affinity with the land, which they have inhabited for thousands of years.

There are a number of small restaurants and snack bars in We and other villages on the island. The specialty, of course, is seafood. The Melanesians make an authentic Melanesian bougna, a very tasty meal of meat (chicken or seafood) and local vegetables and fruit, such as taro and pawpaw, wrapped and cooked in banana leaves. Delicious!

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