Fiji, the Maldives and Bora Bora are the destinations people save for. They are also easy to book badly: the wrong island, the wrong resort type or a transfer that eats a day.

These guides explain how each destination works, what a realistic budget looks like and which resorts and seasons give the best value.

The right resort and the right transfer matter more here than anywhere. Overwater bungalows are expensive, and a good garden villa on the same lagoon is often half the price.

Plan for long flights, and pad the schedule with a buffer day on each end.

Part of Asia, Pacific & Global Destinations guides. Browse the other topics there to keep planning.