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For travelers seeking a Pacific holiday with a unique, uncolonized history, our blogs on Tonga—”The Friendly Islands”—are a great starting point. Did you know that Tonga is the only Pacific nation never to have been formally colonized by a foreign power? This unique sovereignty, established under a unified monarchy in 1845, makes Tonga a destination where ancient Polynesian culture is deeply woven into daily life. Our content guides you through this fascinating kingdom, exploring its history, from the ancient stone trilithons to the tradition of swimming with humpback whales, all while experiencing a genuine, proud, and authentic Polynesian culture.

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