Hawaii: Hollywood's darling
Kualoa's mountain ranges are a scene-stealer, writes Yvonne Tahana.
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New Caledonia: Bursting with local flavour
Pamela Wade visits New Caledonia's southernmost atoll for a veritable feast.
Samoa: Word fell on fertile ground
Missionary messages still resonate in the islands, writes Robyn Yousef.
Cruising beneath Fiji's waves
On a small ship, free of the 'ra! ra!' bustle of big liners, Pamela Wade takes a dive.
Cook Islands: Heavenly voices
Colourful church services are a glorious way to enjoy Sundays in paradise, finds Pamela Wade.
Hawaii: Top five things to do on Oahu
A visit to Honolulu is usually about Waikiki beach, Pearl Harbor and the nearly 300 shops of AlaMoana mall. But Oahu has a many hidden gems dotted around the island that are well worth visiting.
Fiji: The kids are all right
Want a break from the kids on your family holiday? Danielle Wright discovers kids clubs in Fiji.
Samoa: Aggie's ready to spoil you
A mix of comfort and adventure awaits you, writes Elisabeth Easther.
Vanuatu: Cruise control
Lydia Jenkin enjoys some jewels of the Pacific - and shipboard rest and relaxation - on an island-hopping journey.
Samoa: Aggie gets in another round
The South Seas' most famous hotel is unbowed by Cyclone Evan, writes Robyn Yousef.
Niue: Fun doing nothing
Graham Reid travels to Niue, one of the Pacific's most accessible islands.
Fiji: Wild side to luxury
On safari in Fiji? Yep, with caves and bloodthirsty tales, says Russell Blackstock.
Fiji masterclass
When traditional fare is blended with five-star cuisine, Fiji becomes a fine food destination, writes Paul Rush.
New Caledonia: A leap of faith
Behind Lifou's idyllic facade lies adventure, discovers Belinda Merhab.
Hawaii: Soar above blue Hawaii
A glider ride takes in the islands' more isolated spots - including the beach from Lost, says Yvonne Tahana.
Hawaii: Standing up's the easy part of paddleboarding
With stand-up paddleboarding an emerging global craze, I figure the best place to learn is in Hawaii, where the sport began.
Travel: Off road in the real Fiji
Derek Cheng takes a detour from the resorts and stumbles across something authentic.
Hawaii: It's Hawaii Full-O
Hawaiian sun and surf is great and all that, but what Yvonne Tahana really wanted to know about was the food.
Niue: It takes a village...
Jeff Evans witnesses a rite of passage in Niue, and learns how traditions can hold a community together.
Hawaii: Club tropicana
Fashion designer Adrian Hailwood heads to Hawaii for a week of glamour and high living.
Samoa: Tales of the teller live on
Robert Louis Stevenson chose Apia as his last home, writes Robyn Yousef.
Hawaii: A l-o-n-g Waikiki weekend
This is the kind of beach holiday daydreams are made of, writes Dana Johannsen.
Vanuatu: Beef, bouillabaisse and bougainvillea
Paul Rush visits the gourmet capital of the South Pacific.
Palau: The very peculiar Pacific paradise
David Barbeler finds himself both puzzled and fascinated by the remote and untouched tiny island nation of Palau.
Hawaii: Catching the rays
An erupting volcano challenges the sunset for Leena Tailor's attention.
Cook Islands: Life under the lagoon
Jim Eagles is surprised to find so many brightly coloured fish as he dives in one of the Cook Islands' new marine reserves.