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South Pacific is a musical composed by Richard Rodgers, with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and book by Hammerstein and Joshua Logan. The work premiered in 1949 on Broadway and was an immediate hit, running for 1,925 performances.
South Pacific is a 1958 American romantic musical film based on the 1949 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical South Pacific, which in turn is loosely based on James A. Michener's 1947 short-story collection Tales of the South Pacific.
- Fiji Islands (880,000) Fiji is the number one hot spot in the South Pacific and received over 800,000 tourists a year pre Covid-19, but this is not even a tenth of what Hawaii receives!
- French Polynesia (220,000) French Polynesia is one of the best known destinations of the South Pacific, partly because of the alluring tale of Mutiny of the Bounty and the exotic paintings of Paul Gauguin.
- The Cook Islands (170,000) The scattered Cook Islands have a small population, but you’ll be assured of a great welcome even at the international airport where a serenader welcomes each plane load of tourists and your hosts wait outside with a flower lei.
- Samoa (140,000) Robert Louis Stevenson, the author of Treasure Island, was a man who knew a lot about beautiful Pacific Islands – and it was Samoa that Stevenson chose to retire to.
A classic musical film based on the Broadway show and the novel by James A. Michener. Set in World War II, it tells the story of a nurse and a Frenchman who fall in love on a South Pacific island.
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- Musical, Romance, War
- Joshua Logan
- 1958-04-14
- Bora Bora, French Polynesia. Cloaked in green and encircling an impossibly radiant turquoise lagoon, Bora Bora is the beauty queen of the South Pacific.
- Aitutaki, The Cook Islands. Presiding over another of the most beautiful lagoons in the South Pacific, Aitutaki is an underrated jewel. Closely linked to New Zealand, the Cook Islands lie between French Polynesia and Samoa.
- The Mamanuca Islands, Fiji. Dazzling beaches, serene blue seas, and plenty of sunshine make the Mamanucas among Fiji's best islands. Coral reefs shimmer in the clear waters around these 20 tropical beauties, and the famous Cloud Break, a world-class surf break, lies a short boat ride away.
- Samoa. Samoa is one of the South Pacific's best kept secrets. Unassuming, unsullied, and stunningly beautiful, it lies in the heart of Polynesia. If you look on a South Pacific islands map, you'll find this alluring archipelago of 10 tropical islands about halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii.
Jun 9, 2019 · Explore the diverse cultures, landscapes and activities of the South Pacific islands, divided into three regions: Polynesia, Melanesia and Micronesia. Learn about the history, attractions and tips for visiting destinations such as Tahiti, Fiji, Samoa, Easter Island and more.
A musical play set in World War II about love, racism and culture clash on a South Pacific island. Follow the romance of Nellie and Emile, the spy mission of Lt. Cable and the dilemma of Liat and her suitor.
