Things to Know

Why Visit Tonga? Looking for a new place to go on holiday? Perhaps seeking a unique backpacking destination or have a week off work that you have no idea what…

What You Need to Know About Planning a Trip to Tonga So, you're thinking about travelling to Tonga? That's amazing! Now is the time to take the leap and start…

Travel to Tonga: What You Need to Know What you need to know about travelling in Tonga is that it's probably going to be one of the most surprising destinations…

Visit Tonga in the Off Season! Tonga has one and only one busy season for tourists, the whale season. Sure, swimming with Humpback Whales, which you can only do between…

The Guide to Weddings in Tonga You know who you want to spend the rest of your life with. You know that you want to get married in the beautiful…

When to Visit Tonga The question is: when is there are a "bad" time to visit Tonga? We all have different perceptions of when is a good time to visit…

Largest Landmasses in Tonga Will you be visiting the largest island in Tonga? Does Tonga even have large islands? Find out in this list of the 10 largest islands in…

The Ultimate Tonga Packing List! You've booked the flights, you know what amazing experiences in Tonga are on your bucket list, you've even drawn out some Tongan pa'anga... Now, all…

Which SIM Card to Get in Tonga When you land at Fua'amotu International Airport, you may notice the two booths for Tonga's two phone networks: Digicel Tonga and UCall (TCC).…

Should You Take Your Drone to Tonga? Tonga has many stunning landscapes and wildlife to admire from an aerial view. However, after seeing the time-consuming process for registration for drones…

What is Where in Tonga? Tongatapu, 'Eua, Ha'apai, Vava'u and The Niuas: what does it all mean?! When planning a trip to Tonga, getting your head around the 170 islands…

The Weather in Tonga: Month-by-Month When is the best month to visit Tonga? What celebrations are there and what are the seasonal activities? We go through all of that and…

What is the Tonga Passenger Departure Card? After a getaway to Tonga, there's one last formality you need to go through for the good people at Tongan Customs: completing the…

Tonga Family Holiday Tips Tonga is not your average family holiday. Forget kids' clubs and all day every day by the pool. Tonga is a destination for the adventurous family…

Packing Essentials for Tonga What are the things you can't forget to pack for Tonga? You already know you need some sunglasses, probably a few pieces of underwear, but what…

Tips for Packing for Tonga What should you pack for Tonga? Well, the answer to that question is answered in our Complete Packing List for Tonga. But for a few…

The Concept of Time in Tonga No doubt you have heard of "Island Time" and that's a concept of time that the nation of Tonga likes to follow too. Some…