THE FACTS ABOUT SOUTH PACIFIC

THE WAVES Thousands of them, if you have the time and money to take a yacht - charter to the islands and coral atolls of the South Pacific. There are perfect reef-breaks for the taking, some of them crystal-clear, never-been-surfed waves waiting to be discovered. WHEN TO GO All year round. ON DRY LAND Nothing to speak of, but diving and snorkelling and swimming or just relaxing on the yacht should be enough distraction when the sea is flat.