Surrounded by sea

Thailand's Koh Samui. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Fiji's Laucala Island hosts volcanic mountains covered with lush vegetation, pristine mangrove thickets and colorful coral reefs that brim with life.

The Laucala Island Resort is a private refuge with 25 villas built according to local architectural styles set amid 4.5 square kilometers of coconut plantations. It also offers gourmet dining.

The island's cultural village is designed to preserve and showcase local traditions.

Visitors can enjoy lovo, or ground-oven festivals, and traditional music. Or they can learn such local crafts as weaving, carving and making masi textiles, which are created using bark and adorned with elaborate geometric patterns.

Tahiti has seen a 55 percent surge of bookings by wealthy Chinese through HHtravel. Its wonderful weather, captivating culture and stunning scenery have long made it a luxury and honeymoon destination.