Oahu's big waves and warm waters are a magnet to all types and sizes of mammals, finds Paul Davies.

Tribal rituals, war relics and the legendary 'Queen of lovemaking and drinking' are just the tip of Rabaul's iceberg, finds Andrew Stone.

Discovery of a thought-to-be extinct green crested iguana sends Malolo Island into sustainability overdrive, says Leah McLennan.

Apia's cyclone-struck grand dame is getting ready to rule again, writes Robyn Yousef.

You can experience the unexpected on the Rock of Polynesia, writes Paul Rush.

On a getaway in Fiji, Lucy Hughes Jones rouses herself from the cocktail bar to see how the locals live.

Under the Rarotongan sun, Chris Daniels works up a good tropical sweat, without losing his wedding ring.

Sometimes work is just work ... even on a beach, with beautiful people, and never-ending surf, writes Elisabeth Easther.

We take a look at some of Honolulu's most interesting eateries.

Mountain fern salad, taro leaves in coconut milk, sea grapes... Jane Jeffries meets three chefs shaking things up.

Elisabeth Easther and her son enjoy the festive cheer on board a freighter ship in the Pacific.

It took eight years but an emotional Steve Deane finally gets a luxury honeymoon in Fiji.

Fresh water or salt, the bathing options in Samoa are heavenly, says Elisabeth Easther.

Aitutaki's eco-snorkelling trail highlights the frailty of lagoon life, writes Jane Jeffries.

An amazing fantasy world beneath the seas of Hawaii's Big Island astounds even veteran diver Pam Leblanc.

Far from work, Winston Aldworth clocks in to experience the charms of Tahiti.

Winston Aldworth makes the InterContinental his base for exploring Papeete.

Flat seas threaten to ruin his surfing trip, but James Russell avoids breaking point thanks to some awe-inspiring oceanic phenomena.

Party of one Helen van Berkel boards an ocean liner for a Pacific cruise and learns that being on your own is far from lonesome.

Diana Balham comes face to face with a very angry - but very pretty - volcano on the Vanuatu island of Tanna.

The Jurassic-like landscape and quirky flora and fauna of the island of New Caledonia captivates Liz Light.

Aitutaki casts its beautiful and restful spell over Carly Flynn, who discovers a destination better than any brochure could promote.

Listening to the gentle breeze in the palm trees and the lazy waves gently turning, time slows for Liz Light.

We asked Travel readers to send us tips for their favourite South Pacific snorkelling spots. Here are a few of your top recommendations.

To inspire us with ideas for a winter break, Rick Felderhof from Our World shares the five most popular Pacific escapes for Kiwis.

Patricia Greig looks at the best spots to get eyeball-to-eyeball with fish on your next visit to the islands of the South Pacific.

Jane Jeffries tries to mind her manners while cooking a meal for her fellow cruise ship passengers in Fiji.

Tropical beaches, fine dining, cooking and dance lessons – Lynley Bilby finds her every whim is catered for on a Pacific island cruise.

Nicky Park stays at a beachside hotel near the New Caledonia capital.

Three unique resorts make Anne Cooke and Steve Haggerty feel right at home.