Tonga

Best time to go

May–Oct (dry; whale season Jul–Oct).

Currency

Pa'anga (TOP).

Say this

"Mālō e lelei!" — hello.

Taste this

'Ota 'ika (raw fish), lu pulu & root crops.

Stay safe

Very safe; swim with humpback whales! Respect Sunday.

Where to stay

Nuku'alofa, Vava'u (whales), 'Eua, Ha'apai.