Beach and island holidays
The islands known as the ‘seven pearls of the Mediterranean’
Italy’s Aeolian Islands offer everything from azure seas and Aperol spritzes to the fire and brimstone of an active volcano.
- by Helen Pitt
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The unspoilt tropical island that still uses shell money
On this remote Solomon island, tradition is etched as deeply as tribal tattoos, and ancient shell money holds more value than any paper or plastic.
- by Christine Retschlag
Ten things we’ll never understand about Singapore
Singapore is one of our most frequent stopover cities, but misconceptions about the city-state abound, and so does cultural confusion.
- by Brian Johnston
Not just honeymooners: This spectacular resort welcomes all comers
Avani+ Fares resort sits beside a healthy 220-metre house reef, a home for marine life and corals, giving the easiest access to “pure nature”.
- by Jane Reddy
Don’t call it a town: Queensland’s underrated tropical city
It’s one of Australia’s largest cities, in a beautiful location, but it remains in the shadow of its more high-profile neighbours.
- by Craig Platt
This is how the French do cheap summer holidays (and you can too)
Having lived in France for the past 15 years, I can understand why the French love camping – but without pitching a tent.
- by Chrissie McClatchie
The ultimate Fiji holiday guide for families
Whether you’re a first-timer or return visitor, travelling with teens or enduring the terrible twos, Fiji has a family holiday experience everyone will love.
- by Shaney Hudson
Port guide: Lautoka, Fiji
Lautoka is a modest town with a big heart, and sits amid the gorgeous surrounds of main island Viti Levu’s west coast.
- by Brian Johnston
New resort adds to Vietnam’s up-and-coming holiday hotspot
Once a military site, Cam Ranh Bay has been transformed into a haven for wellness resorts.
- by Julietta Jameson
Australia has 8222 islands, but these 15 are among the best
Australians are spoilt for choice when it comes to island getaways, but they are not all about blue waters and coral: there’s an island type for everyone.
- by Emma Shaw
The charming island with a landing so tricky pilots need extra training
This Portuguese outpost offers a sunny climate, a charming Old Town and rich traditions, as well as one of the world’s most challenging landings.
- by Julie Miller
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