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Leave your inhibitions behind when you travel to this hospitable South Pacific island nation, which is known around Polynesia both for its sexy traditional dances and for its friendly, laid-back night life.

Homegrown Maori cultural shows presented at various resorts on Raratonga and Aitutaki, the most popular destinations for tourists, feature vigorous drumming and the kind of fast, suggestive dancing that shocked the British missionaries who brought Christianity to the islands in the 19th century. Audience members are typically coaxed onstage to participate, but if you feel the urge to swing your hips in public, you might also try exploring Raratonga’s pubs and night clubs, where locals and tourists (many from New Zealand and Australia) mingle on the dance floor.

By day, the islands offer fine beaches, good diving and snorkeling, deep sea fishing and other tropical attractions, with prices for accommodations and services generally lower than in neighboring French Polynesia. On Sundays, consider attending a local church service to enjoy uplifting Maori versions of Christian hymns.