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Formerly known as the Ellice Islands, Tuvalu is a Polynesian island country located in the Pacific Ocean. The country is in Oceania, about halfway between Australia and Hawaii. Tuvalu includes three reefs and six atolls. The country has Santa Cruz Islands to its west-southwest, Nauru to its northwest, Kiribati to its north, Tokelau to its east, Samoa and Wallis and Futuna to its southeast, and Fiji to its south. Polynesians were the first inhabitants of the country. The main attraction of the country is its beautiful beaches that attract nature lovers to bask in its natural beauty and serenity. Tourists can also enjoy scuba diving at some of these beaches.
Popular Destinations in Tuvalu
Funafuti
It is the largest island in the country and the capital of this island
nation. Funafuti is home to the only International airport in the country.
Funafuti and its other tiny islets boast most of the tourist attractions in
the country. The prime attraction of this place is the lagoon, which is an
18 kilometers long water body. Tourists can also enjoy diving in the water
at this beautiful lagoon.
Nanumanga
One of the atolls of Tuvalu, Nanumanga is an excellent place to visit both
for history lovers and nature buffs. Some caves were discovered here in
1986 when adventurers were scuba diving. In these caves, the remains of old
settlements of the island were found, including the signs of fire which was
lit on the rocks. Adventure buffs who are interested in scuba diving can
access these caves easily.
WWII Plane Wreckage Sites
During World War II, this country and others around it were used by Allied
forces for defense and counter attack purposes against rival armed forces
who occupied the nearby Kiribati Island. Today, signs of the world war can
be witnessed in forms of remains and leftovers of several war planes around
different islands or islets of the country. Tourists can visit these sites
if they are interested to know history. Also, worth visiting among these
sites is the bunker of Tepuka islet.
Best Time to Visit Tuvalu
Weather-wise, the best time to take Tuvalu flights is from July to mid-October. It is the least rainy season in the country and is the most suitable for sightseeing. It is also the busiest period in the country in terms of tourists’ incursion. It is advisable to book tickets in advance to get cheap flights to Tuvalu as during the peak season, airfare tends to rise.