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Oceania

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
The storied Hollyford Valley, snaking through Fiordland National Park.

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
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Papeete is more than just a gateway to French Polynesia’s other islands.

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
The aircraft cabin.

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
There are plans for seven pools; three are currently open.

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 island of Peleliu played host to one of the fiercest battles of World War II.

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
Aerial view of Le Meridien Resort & Spa in Noumea.

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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