Jennifer Ennion savours the rare wildlife and mythic scenery of the South Pacific.

Honeymooners, if you’re looking for a romantic destination to relax after the flurry of your big day, you can’t beat an overwater bungalow in Tahiti.

Scott Kara takes his family to Fiji's Coral Coast where they experience two extremes of island life.

Danielle Wright discovers the colours of Fiji on a muddy boat tour up the Nahigatoka River.

Paul Rush takes a cruise to Vanuatu for a rare insight into a true subsistence culture.

Twenty-nine weeks into a high pressure new job, Belinda Henley was dreaming of warm sands, blue waters and cocktails overflowing with tropical fruit.

Ben Crawford finds Denarau Island is the perfect destination for a fly and flop winter treat.

Paul Rush follows one family's visit to the ancestral homelands of Hawaiki, the birthplace of Polynesia.

Kualoa's mountain ranges are a scene-stealer, writes Yvonne Tahana.

Missionary messages still resonate in the islands, writes Robyn Yousef.

On a small ship, free of the 'ra! ra!' bustle of big liners, Pamela Wade takes a dive.

Colourful church services are a glorious way to enjoy Sundays in paradise, finds Pamela Wade.

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.

Want a break from the kids on your family holiday? Danielle Wright discovers kids clubs in Fiji.

A mix of comfort and adventure awaits you, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Lydia Jenkin enjoys some jewels of the Pacific - and shipboard rest and relaxation - on an island-hopping journey.

The South Seas' most famous hotel is unbowed by Cyclone Evan, writes Robyn Yousef.

Graham Reid travels to Niue, one of the Pacific's most accessible islands.

When traditional fare is blended with five-star cuisine, Fiji becomes a fine food destination, writes Paul Rush.

Behind Lifou's idyllic facade lies adventure, discovers Belinda Merhab.

A glider ride takes in the islands' more isolated spots - including the beach from Lost, says Yvonne Tahana.

With stand-up paddleboarding an emerging global craze, I figure the best place to learn is in Hawaii, where the sport began.

Derek Cheng takes a detour from the resorts and stumbles across something authentic.

Pacific-style hustle and bustle attracts Pamela Wade.

Hawaiian sun and surf is great and all that, but what Yvonne Tahana really wanted to know about was the food.

Jeff Evans witnesses a rite of passage in Niue, and learns how traditions can hold a community together.

Fashion designer Adrian Hailwood heads to Hawaii for a week of glamour and high living.

Robert Louis Stevenson chose Apia as his last home, writes Robyn Yousef.

This is the kind of beach holiday daydreams are made of, writes Dana Johannsen.