Pacific Islands
Romance and luxury on the high seas
Trupti Biradar goes in search of romance - and luxury - on the high seas.
A day in a traditional Fijian village
An exhilarating jet boat ride inland is a great way to visit some of Fiji's more remote communities.
Everything old is new again
In June, Air Pacific takes on its old name, Fiji Airways, but it's an important step forward.
Tarawa, Kiribati runs on island time
This laid-back Pacific island is for travellers and not tourists, says Val Duthie.
In the pursuit of pleasure
Guam is the gateway to Micronesia, a "fairy bread mosaic" of more than 2100 small islands.
Passengers asked to weigh in
Decision by Samoa Air to charge customers based on their weight sparks fears that it will punish people who cannot control their size.
Couples only, no kidding
Craig Tansley luxuriates at a five-star retreat in the Mamanuca Islands chain.
Pay as you weigh fare takes off
Samoa Air is the first airline to offer the pay as you weigh airfare pricing scheme - and it's working.
Kiwis say aloha to Hawaiian link
Hawaiian Airlines has become the only US carrier flying into Auckland.
Dirty rats and wedding woes
Honeymoons are held up as the ultimate romantic escape, but things don't always go to plan.
Reviving the true spirit of aloha
The spirit of aloha is blooming again as Hawaii undergoes a cultural renaissance.
Fiji finds celebs' secluded spot
This is the kind of ultra secluded island resort where you'd be happy to be a castaway.
Close encounters of the natural kind
Although I am at the aptly named Turtle Bay, I hadn't expected such an intimate encounter with one of the locals.
Chinese plane forces NZ airline out of Tonga
A Chinese gift of a free aircraft to Tonga has forced a New Zealand airline operator to leave the Pacific kingdom.
Aloha to that: Hawaii’s cachet rises
Travel agents are picking Hawaii as hot spot in the Pacific for 2013.
Top budget-conscious spots for 2013
The world's best destinations for travellers on a budget this year.
School's out, Bali's in
Testostorone wafts off Shane Goodhew and his three shirtless mates in palpable waves.
Catching the big waves
HOLLY GREY
Nestled behind pristine foliage lies a gem, one loved by many big wave surfers, writes Holly Grey.
Escape to turtle island
Is it possible to take kids to a luxury resort without spoiling it for everyone else?
Papua New Guinea's jungle beauties
Birds of paradise and orchids are the stars of Papua New Guinea's extraordinary flora and fauna.
Escape the tourist trap in Samoa
Although carrying grievous scars from tsunamis and cyclones, Samoa is not short of attractions, especially hospitality and friendliness.
South Pacific's top five experiences
These oft-dreamed-of islands aren’t just a homogenous spread of palms and ocean.
Billionaire's plans for paradise
A sustainable tropical paradise is Larry Ellison's vision for Lanai, the Hawaiian island he just bought.
A rock and a soft place
ANGIE KELLY - © Fairfax NZ News
Dubbed 'Savage Island' by Captain James Cook, Niue is now a haven of peace and love.Legends of the lagoon
Loyalty islanders are welcoming the first day trippers to their south Pacific idyll.
Dreaming on Tonga's Ha'apai islands
Pale sand and emerald water, the stuff of day dreams and screensavers. But Tonga's Ha'apai islands were even more alluring after too many days spent in Nuku'alofa, capital of the Kingdom of Tonga.
A quick fling on the Pacific rock
After a short, sweet taste of what Niue has to offer, I want to go back.
Spirit of the Pacific
The warmth and beauty of Rarotonga is just the antidote to a hectic life or a wild winter.
Isles of smiles
There's more to Fijian cruising than food and drink, even when you're joined by a MasterChef.
Tracking the way back
CRAIG TANSLEY
A four-wheel-drive tour of Aitutaki takes travellers back in time.New Caledonia's French polish
NICOLA WALKER
On the edge of the world's largest lagoon, there's a raft of family-friendly surprises in Noumea.Sailing through the tropics
KERRY VAN DER JAGT
A sailing regatta offers the chance to explore one of the world's aquatic wonderlands.
Smart way to explore Polynesia
KERI WELHAM - © Fairfax NZ News
Cruising might be the perfect way to experience the pricier islands of French Polynesia.Remote corner of French Polynesia
GRAEME LAY - © Fairfax NZ News
On Mangareva, in the Gambier Islands in French Polynesia, they're planning a celebration.Vanuatu's simple pleasures
MAX ANDERSON - Sydney Morning Herald
Vanuatu is a destination that does the "Pacific island" thing to perfection.Kingdom of the humpbacks
RACHEL PINDER - © Fairfax NZ News
Watching a giant humpback whale breaching the ocean surface is one of those goosebump moments.Fiji's triple resort
KERRY VAN DER JAGT - Sydney Morning Herald
Before arriving I had concerns it might be a bit of an over-the-top, Fiji-Vegas affair.Green ambition in the deep blue
LOUISE SOUTHERDEN - Sydney Morning Herald
Cook Islands has plans to become the first eco destination in the Pacific.Tahiti by 'truk' and tramp steamer
BOB MARRIOTT - © Fairfax NZ News
Tahiti's clear blue waters, great beaches and rugged mountains make for a stunning combo.
Fiji balloon adventure falls short
WINSOR DOBBIN - Sydney Morning Herald
Fiji balloon adventure falls shortSecrets of Cook Islands underworld
CRAIG TANSLEY - Sydney Morning Herald
Mangaia island has a labyrinth of ancient caves and tunnels that spread under the sea.Bula from the heavens
The Age
On a hot-air balloon equipped with rice instead of champagne, the passengers become the main attraction.A bruising weekend adventure
Ann's blog: An epic walk across the island left me bruised and sore. So it counts as an adventure.
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London terror victim's identity revealed
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