Leaving is so hard to do, writes Courtney Whitaker.

When you land in Aitutaki you're not in Paradise but relax, it's not far away.

There's no better way than to paddle through nature's marineland in the middle kingdom.

Peter de Graaf finds a prime holiday spot on a quiet Pacific island.

Isobel Marriner gives the lowdown on sailing to a Pacific paradise.

Stephanie Holmes enjoys a Fijian resort so exclusive Customs doesn't know it.

Shandelle Battersby checks into a newly-renovated property with views of Hilo Bay.

Lindsay Wright finds the Vava'u island group is a haven for babies.

Michael Wayne struggles his way to the remote beach where James Cook met his death.

If you want to get away from the hordes, try one of these off-the-radar hot spots.

Shandelle Battersby checks into an Outrigger property on the Hawaiian island of Kauai.

Guy Needham warms to Tuvalu - in more ways than one.

Fiji's northern resorts have recovered as off-the-beaten-track holiday havens.

On Fiji's Sonaisali Island, it's easy to put the busy working week behind you.

Sue Baxalle discovers Mystic Sands, mysterious stones and snorkelling pigs.

Shandelle Battersby checks into Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Anne Gibson visits Rarotonga and Aitutaki on a holiday fit for a Polynesian princess.

Eleanor Barker checks into a waterfront room on an island kingdom.

Pacific paradise is worth every cliche, writes Pam Wade.

Lauren Jones looks at which Pacific Island to choose, and why.

Siena Yates unlocks the secrets of an untouched island.

NZ artist Michel Tuffery is carving a memorial for the Cook Islands soldiers of WWI.

Lauren Jones looks at some of the Pacific's top events.

The next time you holiday in Vanuatu, don't expect to see any M&Ms or Mars Bars in every hotel minibar.

Want more from a Fiji break than just a pool and a cocktail? Healthy holidays are easy to find, writes Lauren Jones.

Life is just a beach of parrot fish poo in New Caledonia for Maureen Marriner.

Summer not living up to your expectations? Try a South Pacific getaway instead.

Eli Orzessek answers queries on economy seating and bringing kava back from Fiji.

If you consider yourself too good to rub shoulders with commoners on holiday, this Pacific island nation should be on your itinerary.

Kris Shannon checks into a Deluxe Beachfront Bure at Likuliku Lagoon Resort on Fiji's Malolo Island.