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Natives of Kiribati, an island republic in the central Pacific about halfway between Australia and Hawaii, have already begun relocating en masse as tidal surges continue to threaten their villages. The nation’s water rises an astounding four times faster than the global average, and, since many of the coral and reef isles only sit about six feet above water, things aren’t looking good. Trips to Kiribati are of the adventure variety, but consider visiting one of the three main isles—Kiritimati for bonefishing and wildlife sightings, Tabiteuea for its cultural experiences (it’s renowned for its dancers), and Tarawa, Kiribati’s capital and most populous island, for its shipwreck diving (many of which are remnants of WWII).
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