Qantas makes big flight announcement
Qantas will scrap flights to an emerging hotspot and fly somewhere new for the first time as part of big changes to its international network.
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Huge Easter Island mystery uncovered
Just what happened to the ancient residents of the isolated island has long been shrouded in mystery, but new studies are shedding some light.
‘Insane details I never expected on cruise’
Turns out there is an ultimate family holiday – a ship where you can skydive, rock climb and ride bumper cars while you travel to idyllic islands.
Star obsessed with this hidden beach
There’s a hidden beach in New Zealand with a secret tunnel that has got this Hollywood star obsessed.
Mind-blowing island just 5 hours from Aus
A spectacular, untouched island nation is suddenly a whole lot closer to Australia, with a new direct flight drastically shrinking travel times.
Epic rescue saves sailors from sharks
Fresh details have emerged about the incredible rescue mission that saved three sailors from a night-time shark attack.
Secret slice of paradise hours from Sydney
Australians are flocking to this stunning “paradise on earth” that is located far closer than you might think.
Airline asking to weigh passengers
New Zealand’s national carrier will be asking passengers flying internationally to step on the scales during June.
Aussie tourist’s shock find in hotel pool
An Australian traveller was shocked to find something truly unique in a hotel pool while in Tahiti.
Wild truth behind nation’s ‘painful act’
It’s a cultural act that many are familiar with, but few know understand just how truly excruciating it really is — and not even painkillers are allowed.
‘I’m a mermaid … and it’s not a joke’
When Sydney woman Maxine McLaughlin tells people she is a professional mermaid, people think she is joking.
Jetstar’s big move to in-demand location
Jetstar has been forced to add more flights to this destination before the first plane has even taken off.
Stunning town has tourists in fear
In a beautiful scenic town that would make the perfect setting for a romanticism painting, someone in the distance is screaming in fear.
‘Disappearing’: Nation forced into Metaverse
A Pacific island country has given a spinechilling address to world leaders, saying climate inaction has forced it to become “the world’s first digital nation”.
Huge news for popular holiday destination
Direct flights will soon carry passengers from one Australian city to a popular holiday destination overseas.
Pacific Island to reopen borders
A unique Pacific Island destination will reopen to travellers in the coming months and is urging Australians to visit.
Fiji’s best secret islands revealed
These incredible tropical islands are just a short flight away from Sydney and ready to host the holiday of your dreams.
Incredible over-water stay three hours away
With international travel finally back, people are keen to splurge like never before — but there’s one way to get the same luxury for a fraction of the price.
Island offering guilt-free travel
If your rush to get overseas again has left you feeling guilty about potential impacts, there’s one Aussie favourite that caters to that.
Huge change for Fiji travel
Fiji is introducing major changes to travel rules in a big win for Australian holidaymakers. Here’s everything you need to know.
Fiji holiday turns into Covid nightmare
After fleeing Covid-infected NSW for the tropical shores of Fiji, this Sydney woman thought she’d get a break from the virus. Days later, she tested positive.
Rebel shows off figure in new video
The Aussie actress has donned a bright orange swimsuit in a new video campaign to promote one of our favourite destinations.
Wild scenes as country opens to Aussies
Incredible scenes have been recorded both at the airport and on the streets after Fiji welcomed back its first tourists in almost two years.
Airline solves annoying child problem
There’s nothing worse than getting on a long-haul flight and having a pesky, distracted child on-board with you – but one airline might’ve solved the issue.
Bizarre island sparks conspiracy theories
A tiny land mass in the Pacific Ocean, spotted by eagle-eyed Google Maps users, is the topic of a number of conspiracy theories.
‘60k in a day’: Island’s Aussie onslaught
Aussies have been yearning for an overseas holiday for two years – and one of the first places to open up is already being smashed with thousands of bookings.
Favourite island for Aussies to reopen
Dust off your passports and pack your swimsuits, because a vaccination milestone means one of Australia’s favourite destinations will open early on December 1.
Island paradise hoping to be our new Bali
Many Australians have never heard of it, but this island, six hours from Brisbane, could be a no-brainer for our future beach holidays.
Epic trip Aussies are desperate to book
In an instant, Contiki went from hundreds of tours across six continents to nothing. Now, it’s finally getting back to what it does best.
Reality of staying at an adults-only resort
This luxurious, adults-only resort is packed with all kinds of couples, from doe-eyed honeymooners to older lovebirds. And me – a single.
Pacific holiday spot bans sunscreen
IT RISKS scaring tourists away, but this Pacific island destination has decided to do the drastic thing and put a ban on sunscreen.
Cheapest way to have an island holiday
ASH London knows a thing or two about having an awesome time on a tiny budget. She’s just spent five weeks on a remote tropical island.
The tiny island swapped for NYC
YOU’VE probably never heard of it, but a tiny island off the coast of Darwin is so valuable it was once traded for New York.
This guy sparked a Tongan tourism boom
REMEMBER this guy? He stole the show at the Opening Ceremony in Rio. He’s already done wonders for his country and hasn’t even competed yet.
Billionaire plans Fiji island paradise
A ‘PASSION project’ for billionaire Aussie property developer Lang Walker will be a Fijian paradise for pampered guests.
Furore over ‘fat passenger’ policy
REMEMBER all those times you fretted over the weight of your carry-on bag? That’s not the only weight you need to worry about with this airline.
Find a 5-course, 5-star meal for $39
INTERNATIONALLY renowned Aussie chef Curtis Stone has set sail for more culinary success, adding cruise ships to his restaurant repertoire.
Photo could solve Earhart mystery
FOR 80 years, the world wondered what happened to aviator Amelia Earhart. This photo could provide the answer.
This is what Hawaii looks like right now
A RARE weather event has seen this tropical destination best known for its sun, sand and surf covered by a 90cm blanket of snow.
Torturous dark side of island paradise
IT’S home to white sandy beaches and turquoise water but this island paradise frequented by Aussie tourists is also a place of torture.
Ronan Keating’s summer wonderland
EVERY year, we sing irrelevant Christmas songs about winter. Ronan Keating has recorded a hilarious southern hemisphere version of a festive classic.
Pacific island to ban Western junk food
THE next time you holiday in Vanuatu, don’t expect to see any M&Ms or Mars Bars in all the hotel minibars. This province is putting a ban on foreign food.
You might want to leave the kids at home
CRUISE ships are the ultimate family holiday with waterslides, endless activities and kids’ clubs. Then there is this one.
What tourists don’t see in Vanuatu
MOST Australians go to Vanuatu for its pristine beaches and glamorous resorts. This man’s experience was something else altogether.
The world’s most powerful passports
ALMOST 200 countries have been ranked by ‘value of citizenship’ and the Australian passport hasn’t done too badly.
Paradise spot that’s just two hours away
NOT only is this place it home to stunning water bungalows, it’s one of the cheapest spots for Aussies — and now it’s finally being discovered.
‘Perhaps Earhart died beneath the tree’
HAS a team of clever dogs found Amelia Earhart’s final resting place on an island in the Pacific? These researchers think so.
Guam: Come party under our missile shield
AS North Korean despot Kim Jong-un sets Guam in his sights, the paradise island’s leaders have spotted a golden opportunity.
The tropical paradise no one visits
IT’S got balmy tropical temperatures, white sand and palm-tree lined beaches. Wills and Kate have even been there, so why doesn’t anyone visit?
Why Steve Jacobs left Australia
STEVE and Rose Jacobs threw in their fast-paced Aussie lifestyle and a job most would dream of for an underrated paradise on our doorstep.
World’s first floating utopian city
AUSTRALIAN housing prices getting you down? Good news! This glamorous floating paradise is coming soon to an ocean near you.
Tiny island’s fight for freedom
THE next time you visit New Caledonia it could have a new name, ahead of a referendum which will determine if it becomes independent from France.
The islands like nowhere else on Earth
THIS is the extraordinary destination you need to add to your bucket list immediately.
Easter Island mystery finally ‘solved’
IT’S a sight that has long baffled experts, but new research is finally shedding light on Easter Island’s most perplexing secret.
Little-known island two hours away
THE former Bachelor and his partner Laura have taken a romantic trip away, but had no idea what they’d discover.
Mysterious island pops up in Pacific
A bizarre island that formed just four years ago in the southern Pacific Ocean has scientists scratching their heads but is here to stay.
This tiny island is rejecting James Cook
A tiny Pacific island is considering changing its name to something Polynesian rather than honouring British explorer James Cook.
Dark history behind idyllic paradise resort
Today it’s part of an idyllic resort in paradise. But this island has a dark history and a story of how a group of men fought to survive.
Concerning find in world’s deepest trench
It was the voyage to the deepest trench in the ocean. But when Victor Vescovo made it to the bottom, he made a heartbreaking find.
Inside world’s first island beach club
It’s just a dot on the map, but this tiny island is famous for its Instagram-worthy views and picturesque beaches.
Punting in paradise
WITH barefoot jockeys and free-flowing bubbly in the jungle Vanuatu’s Port Vila Cup is Melbourne Cup in the tropics.
Fiji for the family
FIND out how to make the most of a family holiday on one of the best islands in the pacific with these top tips.
How cruising is getting cooler
GLOBAL foodie face, Curtis Stone add the Princess Cruises line to his growing edibles empire as cruise season kicks off in Australia
Instagram vs reality: Truth about Bora Bora
It’s a postcard-perfect image that appears on screensavers everywhere — but are those startlingly beautiful shots actually too good to be true?
Abandoned resort haunting island
With lush jungle, clear waters and white sandy beaches, this island seemed like the perfect place to build a luxury resort. Then, it all went horribly wrong.
Incredible footage of whale with surfers
Incredible footage shows the moment a massive and curious whale swims directly through a group of oblivious surfers.
Humpback whale’s unlikely comeback
IT was on the verge of extinction, but now we’re poised to uncover this majestic creature’s fascinating secrets as we start swimming with whales.
20 places that Kiwis keep secret from us
KIWI John Corbett breaks the code to reveal 20 secret places his countrymen would prefer us Aussies didn’t find out about.
Boeing predicts a new sky by 2035
BOEING predicts our skies will be among the world’s busiest by 2035 with the Asia Pacific aircraft fleet boosted by another 38,050 new planes.
THE most disaster-prone island
IT has been ravaged by cyclones, tsunamis, mudslides, mining tragedies, eruptions, quakes and now a pandemic. Why is this Pacific island so unlucky?
Tourists are ruining this paradise
THESE tourists are rolling in cash and now they’re inundating a small island haven. Find out why locals are so furious about it.
First photos of Earth’s newest island
THE first three visitors ever have stepped foot onto the world’s newest island capturing incredible photos, but some say it’s too dangerous to visit.
New Zealand’s top hotel is …
A hotel in Queenstown has been named New Zealand’s top hotel for the third year in a row in the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award.
Volcano creates new island
A VOLCANO has erupted for the first time in five years spewing huge rock and ash into the sea. And the world has a new island as a result.
What it’s like in the world’s least-visited country
IT HAD just 6000 visitors last year, making it the least-visited country on the planet. But are we all missing out on something amazing?
Places that prove Earth is a mystery
EARTH has some pretty cool natural phenomena. We may not know how they formed but they’re awesome to look at. Check these out.
The most extravagant art show ever
NEW Zealand’s largest arts show has kicked off for the year, complete with 16 Shaolin monks, 8 aerialist performers, 166 costume designs, 1700 hours in the makeup chair and 3000 false lashes.
Downfall of the world’s richest country
THE inhabitants of this tiny island used to be so wealthy, they used money as toilet paper. But today it’s a decaying wasteland in financial crisis.
New Zealand’s hidden holiday gems
THINK New Zealand is all about rugby, bungee jumping, and Sauv Blanc? Nuh-huh. New Zealand’s hidden gems are all-natural and we list the best.
The 10 most incredible New Zealand drives
FROM the Forgotten World Highway to a remarkable trip through Middle Earth, here are 10 incredible road trips in New Zealand you really shouldn’t miss.
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