| Oranges (1kg) | USD 3.02 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 18.68 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 0.82 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 205.98 |
| Potato (1kg) | USD 1.37 |
Tonga offers visitors a unique experience from the surrounding islands, for instance the snorkeling and underwater diving experiences are magical. The sea brims with tropical wildlife ready to be explored both inside the waters and offshore. Blue whales often visit the shores at certain times of the year to feed on plankton. You can watch them swim effortlessly in the clear blue waters with their colossal tails splashing torrents when they hit the water surface. There are cheap flights to Tonga also available.
If you’re looking for a laid-back and panoramic destination then look no further than Tonga. There are 170 small islands that compose the nation, with other small forested islets spread on the horizon. Mu’a area boasts the richest selection of archaeological artifacts within the region. There are about 28 royal tomb stones 15 of which are monumental. Cheap flights to Tonga can also be accessed.
These archaeological sites are built from limestone slabs that were transported by canoe from nearby Motutapu, Pangaimotu and Tongatapu. These pyramid shaped monuments hold the remains of ancient kings dating back to 16th century. You can also visit the national museum to sample more chronological artifacts and traditional items. Exciting cultural tours may also include simple demonstrations on basketry, tapa making, carving, weaving and also traditional dancing.
Dinner shows are regularly prepared by locals in a celebration popularly known as Kava. It features traditional desserts that are prepared in underground ovens known as umu, the locals also perform conventional dances and various music shows to entertain visitors. Moreover, there are blowholes which stretch 3 miles across the southern shores up to Tongatapu. They can be viewed during windy days when the tide is considerably high. Sea water is usually churned up along natural vents that form the coral beach, forming attractive geyser-like spews of seawater that rise up to 98ft high. It’s a good spot to visit with your family and take photos.
There’s also a vast array of hotels in the region such as Lagoon Lodge, Ali Baba’s House, Little Italy and Sea-view Lodge. All these resorts have unique characteristics like pool watersides, air conditioners, unlimited internet access and private balcony. You can search and book hotels in Tonga online from the comfort of your home.