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.
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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.
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.
‘This is what hell feels like’
A PAIR of travellers ventured into a 2000-year-old volcano that’s still active, and came out with this incredible footage. It’s a “glimpse of hell”.
Fiji’s garden playground
AWAY from the tourist haunts, Fiji’s hidden treasure, Taveuni, is a nature wonderland waiting to be discovered.
Kiwis stay away from us in droves
NEW Zealanders are opting to stay home and cook rather than try their luck across the ditch in Australia, new statistics confirm. But why?
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.
Is this the world’s most incredible cave?
NO, YOU’RE not dreaming. This surreal cave was discovered by a Maori tribesman in the 1800s. What lies inside is truly jawdropping.
Why I have the best job on Earth
THE life of a ski instructor is something most of us only ever dream about. So what’s it really like having your office on the slopes?
Why I have the best job on Earth
THE life of a ski instructor is something most of us only ever dream about. So what’s it really like having your office on the slopes?
Truth about mystery mile-high markings
EVER watched a plane fly overhead only to leave white markings in the sky? You’ve just spotted a “vortice”, a pilot explains.
How NOT to look dorky this winter
TRYING to pack for a snow getaway? These fashion gurus have got you sorted revealing the latest and hippest trends this winter.
How NOT to look dorky this winter
TRYING to pack for a snow getaway? These fashion gurus have got you sorted revealing the latest and hippest trends this winter.
Face off: the future of flying
COMFORTABLE, enjoyable, spacious … these are not words we would usually associate with flying. Take a look at the new designs set to revolutionise air travel forever.
8 incredible photos and how to take them
RICHARD Furhoff has a job many of us could only ever dream of. He travels the world taking gorgeous landscape pictures. Here, he shares with us his top tips.
8 incredible photos and how to take them
RICHARD Furhoff has a job many of us could only ever dream of. He travels the world taking gorgeous landscape pictures. Here, he shares with us his top tips.
New adventures in fantastical New Zealand
EXPLORE a fantastical land through wild, wet coastlines, mountain deserts, past crater lakes and volcanoes for your own Middle-earth adventure.
How to plan the ultimate winter road trip
WINTER is a particularly beautiful time to cruise along — think rugged snow-capped peaks, crystal blue lakes and sprawling fields – here’s how to get it right.
How to survive a New Zealand winter
IT’S all about your mindset and the right gear. The cold has nothing on you when you’re toasty and warm in your winter threads. Here’s what you need to pack on your winter NZ getaway.
How to survive a New Zealand winter
IT’S all about your mindset and the right gear. The cold has nothing on you when you’re toasty and warm in your winter threads. Here’s what you need to pack on your winter NZ getaway.
New Zealand’s best kept secret spots
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.
Best winter escapes in Canterbury
WINTER usually equals one of two things for holiday makers. Some bolt to the tropics to sip cocktails pretending that winter is non-existent. Others don the right gear and tackle winter and its beauty head on.
Best winter escapes in Canterbury
WINTER usually equals one of two things for holiday makers. Some bolt to the tropics to sip cocktails pretending that winter is non-existent. Others don the right gear and tackle winter and its beauty head on.
21 great things about a winter in Canterbury
THERE’S something magical about New Zealand’s Canterbury region. The sprawling fields, the crystal blue lakes, the mountain air and the sheep. The sheep are cool.
21 great things about a winter in Canterbury
THERE’S something magical about New Zealand’s Canterbury region. The sprawling fields, the crystal blue lakes, the mountain air and the sheep. The sheep are cool.
The secret ancient island with a mysterious past
WHAT could possibly be haunting about a place this spectacular? You won’t believe the chilling legend behind this “sacred island”, which was established before 1000AD.
What’s so good about Queenstown?
WHAT looks like Europe, has world-renowned wineries and is only three hours away? Queenstown. If you haven’t been, here is why you should.
What it’s really like at the world’s happiest place
THE road sign says Tanoliu, but it should say "paradise". If you’ve got the back to work blues, this is where you’ll want to be. No wonder the locals are the happiest people in the world.
Rooster testicles seized at NZ border
A MAN who tried to bring 2kg of frozen rooster testicles into New Zealand from Vietnam has had to hand them over for destruction.
Get a business class experience in economy
THINK visiting the airport on an economy ticket equals a grin and bear it experience? Here are five ways to get a business class experience without the sky-high cost.
Fiji resort opens after $5.5m revamp
BEACHFRONT accommodation to reopen following refurbishment to repair cyclone damage.
From the catwalk to city walks
TRAVEL is a regular part of life for Auckland fashion designer Trelise Cooper who never stops looking and learning from her experiences.
Sunsets to remember in Fiji
SARAH NICHOLSON discovers some hidden gems that offer an insight into the Fijian archipelago’s culture and heritage.
Marooned with One Foot in the sand
WHEN you’re stranded on one of the most beautiful islands in the South Pacific Ocean, just relax, explore and enjoy the pristine surrounds.
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