Best of the Pacific
Our blue backyard consists of 10,000 islands spread across the world’s largest ocean, so there’s no better place in the world to book a flop-and-drop and, if you choose, never leave it.
25 incredible South Pacific experiences you won’t find anywhere else
We don’t have to go far to escape to destinations completely unlike our own, that offer unique experiences we can’t get on the other side of the equator.
- by Craig Tansley
The best accommodation for every type of budget
From honeymooners to families, romantic escapes to luxury lovers and budget travellers, we name the best places to stay across the South Pacific.
- by Craig Tansley
10 lessons I learnt taking two small children to Fiji
I've been to Fiji before, but never with children. I've never seen what this country can really do for tired, stressed-out parents and their unceasingly energetic offspring.
- by Ben Groundwater
Here’s what the ultimate island resort looks like
Nowhere does resorts better than the Asia-Pacific. From food to pools to wildlife, here are the best of the best.
- by Craig Tansley
In an age where we’ve discovered it all, this paradise shouldn’t exist
Papatura Retreat in the Solomon Islands isn’t for everyone. But for 82-year-old Pete Blanche and his wife Marg, it was love at first sight.
- by Craig Tansley
This is the best dish you’ll find in the Pacific, by far
You’ll find variations of ota ika across the Pacific but it’s a classic dish in Tonga.
- by Ben Groundwater
Fiji has 333 islands. Here’s how to find the perfect one
Many visitors won’t go beyond Viti Levu (the main island tourists fly into), but the perfect island for every kind of traveller awaits.
- by Craig Tansley
Beyond Fiji: 10 other islands you should try
While 370,000 of us travel to Fiji every year, few go beyond. And islands such as Samoa, Tonga and Niue are a few mere hours away.
- by Craig Tansley
This 12-person private island lets you disappear
The only way to get to Wakaya Island is on board a 60-minute propeller plane transfer from Nadi Airport, which makes for a hell of an entrance.
- by Craig Tansley
12 of the best places to stay in Fiji
From hostels and bures on quiet beaches to private island retreats, Fiji has somewhere to stay for every traveller and every budget.
- by Craig Tansley
Ban on big ships makes paradise even better
Smaller cruise ships, fewer visitors, more places to stay. Tahiti and the magic of Bora Bora are back, with a new emphasis on sustainability.
- by Julie Miller
Six of the best French Polynesian Islands
It’s not just perfect beaches, with adventure tours taking you to lava tubes, rappelling down waterfalls and four-wheel driving.
- by Brian Johnston
How to choose the right South Pacific island for you
Sun, sea and sand calling? From family vacations to those with a zest for adventure, we reveal which country is the perfect destination for you.
- by Craig Tansley
A guide to 12 top restaurants and bars in Fiji
With nearly 40 per cent of its population made up of those of Indian heritage, Fiji has one of the most diverse of all South Pacific cuisines.
- by Craig Tansley
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