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By Justin McLean Wanderlust in the Blue PacificWith top-notch ocean recreation, balmy weather, world-class resorts, and many diverse cultures, the region known as Oceania is a vacationer's paradiseIt's not for nothing that the richest man on the planet chose a Pacific island for his 1994 wedding. Covering a third of the planet's surface, the Pacific Ocean is home to well over 20,000 islands -- more than in the rest of world's oceans combined. Most of these islands are clustered around the tropical bands north and south of the equator, resulting in an impossible array of warm-weather destinations that's sure to delight the most dedicated of travelers. Though it would be impossible to visit all, or even a small fraction of these tropical gems in one lifetime, you can't blame someone for wanting to give it a try. With top-notch ocean recreation, balmy weather, Eden-like forests, world-class resorts, and many diverse, exotic cultures, the central Pacific region -- otherwise known as Oceania -- is a vacationer's paradise. If you're visiting from Europe or North America, a trip to the islands of Oceania won't be cheap. Distance alone will add significantly to the cost. Hawaii, the most remote island chain in the world, is one of Oceania's closest points to the American mainland, and yet a flight into Honolulu from California can easily top five hours. But if you have the time and resources, Oceania has a lot to offer. From a private Fijian island to a rustic New Zealand lodge, here's a small sampling of Oceania's tourist treasures.  McLean is a producer for BusinessWeek Online in New York
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