Oceania
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
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
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
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
This breathtaking valley has many stories, but nature gets the last word
Located in the South Island’s dramatic Fiordland region, the Hollyford Valley is full of myths, legends and epic tales of hardship and resolve.
- by Rob McFarland
Nine things that will surprise you in paradise’s overlooked capital
Tahiti is often viewed merely as a gateway to the surrounding picture-perfect islands, but in Papeete you’ll find surprises around every corner.
- by Katrina Lobley
Airline review: Excess baggage causes dramas on this flight
Upon arrival we are informed that 100 bags were offloaded prior to departure, including mine.
- by Christine Retschlag
Popular Fiji resort’s upgrade will see it have seven swimming pools
Phase one of an extensive renovation is now complete, with two-bedroom family rooms set to be a crowning feature.
- by Julietta Jameson
The forgotten island where an Australian legend was killed
Damien Parer shot footage that won Australia’s first Academy Award, but few visit the site of the bloody battle where he was killed.
- by Catherine Best
Best short-haul holiday destinations: Noumea, New Caledonia
Noumea offers a genuine taste of France incredibly close to Australia – closer than Cairns is from Sydney, in fact.
- by Anthony Dennis
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