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The tradition of shell money can be traced back to this lagoon 16 to 17 generations ago.

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
Malamala Beach Club.

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
The seat has just 31 inches (79 cm) of legroom, but you probably won’t need to sleep.
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Airline reviews

Airline review: This ticket to paradise is excellent, even in economy

Even in economy class, this airline and its friendly staff get you in the mood for an island holiday from the moment you step on board.

  • by Emily McAuliffe
New Zealand’s Alps to Ocean bike ride is an epic six-day journey.

New Zealand’s most popular cycling trail is truly epic

From the foothills of the Southern Alps to the foreshore of the Pacific Ocean, this trail delivers a spectacular variety of terrain – and you can do it on an e-bike.

  • by Rob McFarland
Tahiti Iti has all the pristine wilderness appeal of French Polynesia’s outer islands.

This year’s most beautiful Olympic venue is 15,000 kilometres from Paris

There’s a smaller version of this French paradise that offers glimpses of what the original island nation was like.

  • by Craig Tansley
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Mystery Island, a tiny strip of uninhabited land in Vanuatu.

This tiny strip of sand in the Pacific is what dreams are made of

More than 35 years after a failed attempt to visit Mystery Island, I finally made it – only to find it’s not so mysterious.

  • by Craig Platt
Radisson Blu, Denarau from above.

The perfect resort for a family’s first international getaway

Just 20 minutes from the airport, Denarau is the perfect place for exhausted families with young kids to test the waters on their first international trip away.

  • by Shaney Hudson
Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort: walk from your room to a deserted white-sand beach surrounded by turquoise.

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
Fiji Airways was named the region’s best airline at the World Airline Awards.

Amid plenty of bad news, one airline in our region is flying high

Fiji’s national carrier beat out Qantas and Air New Zealand to be named the region’s best airline in the World Airline Awards.

  • by Julietta Jameson
Inside the carriage – the pattern on the ceiling depicts the backbone of the toroa (albatross).

Purpose-built carriage offers new level of luxury on famous NZ train

Along with the stunning views, passengers will also feast on regional-inspired cuisine, with the new carriage offering a paddock-to-plate dining experience.

  • by Kerry van der Jagt

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