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The water park at Plantation Island.

The one thing that makes Fiji unbeatable for a family holiday

No one does a family holiday quite like Fiji. There are big resorts and small ones, but for children (and parents) the kids’ club is king.

  • Shaney Hudson

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The retreat is near the town of Jaco.

You don’t have to live here to have a long life, but it helps

In one of five zones on Earth where people live longest, the outside world hardly seems to exist – so visiting adds a few months to my expiry date, surely?

  • Craig Tansley
The spot for sunlovers.

On board giant shipping line’s first foray into luxury cruising

Explora I feels like a spacious motor yacht rather than a ship, especially as the luxury is intimate rather than grand.

  • Lee Tulloch
Espiritu Santo still feels like a secret.

Close to Australia, but Pacific paradise still feels like a secret

Off- the-beaten-track places are harder to find than ever, particularly when you can fly straight there, but Espiritu Santo is one of them.

  • Craig Tansley
Macakizi… dive in.

The celebrity-favourite luxury resort you’ve probably never heard of

Over the years the guest list has included powerbrokers, pop stars and princesses – from Kate Moss to Bill Gates to the late Princess Margaret.

  • Lee Tulloch
America played a large role in Exmouth becoming what it is today.

The remote Australian town built by America

It started off as a slice of American pie in the outback, but has now become a tourist destination better known for its famous reef.

  • Julia D'Orazio
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Batu Karang, Nusa Lembongan.

No crowds or chaos: These three Bali escapes are a step back in time

Overdevelopment is rife on the south-west coast, but these satellite island stays offer a step back to more mellow times.

  • Jenny Hewett
Retro vibes at The keith.

Rescued from decay, motel is now a prime Melbourne beach escape

The Keith accommodates all comers, with a prime location for beach, winery-packed getaways in the Mornington Peninsula.

  • Belinda Jackson
The Bill Bensley-designed Four Seasons Koh Samui.

How to have a White Lotus experience in Thailand (from under $200 a night)

Koh Samui is bracing for an influx of tourists off the back of season three, but you don’t have to stay at the Four Seasons to get a taste of White Lotus life.

  • Kristie Kellahan
The bulk of foreign visitors stay in or near the capital, Reykjavik.

See this spectacular destination before the tourist crowds arrive

This remote region will welcome more tourists than ever this year. Here’s why you should beat the rush of visitors (and Donald Trump).

  • Ben Ross

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