Tahiti is a dream destination, perfect for those wanting to escape big city nonsense and enjoy some of the best diving and snorkelling in the world.

In exploring Papua New Guinea's diverse culture, Christine Cornege contemplates her place in the world.

Peter Hamling spends a week cruising the Hawaiian islands.

It's different, it's fun and it's only three hours away, Peter Malcouronne looks at island festivities.

Pamela Wade is glad she spent time in the Cook Islands exploring glorious Aitutaki.

Michael Dickison interrupts a long flight with a mini-break in Fiji.

Raratonga's buses take 40 minutes to circle the paved rim of the Cook Islands' main isle, passing through tiny coastal villages. Jump on the wrong bus and the worst that happens is that you arrive slightly late.

A Hawaii holiday can add up ... but walk past the expensive hotels in Waikiki, the tourist epicentre of Honolulu, and the greatest attraction of all awaits, for free: the beach.

Sheriden Rhodes goes deep-sea diving and finds a warship.

Gifts for family sparked a career-change for Cook Island carver, writes Jim Eagles.

BlueSky's inaugural trip to Sonaisali Island resort in Fiji is a Fijian holiday experience you won't find in any of the travel guides or tourism paraphernalia, Belinda Henley says.

Stepping off P&O Cruises' superliner Pacific Jewel, Jennifer Ennion spends an "island day" on Vanuatu's Mystery Island.

Levuka is just as laid-back today as it was when the first traders and whalers arrived in the 18th century, finds Kelly Lynch.

Visit Fiji's Coral Coast to watch rugby and be spoilt.

Paul Rush sails to dreamy tropical islands under the spirit of the Bula.

Chloe Johnson savours the local craft, music and natural wonders of Savai'i Island.

The Fijians inject lots of fun into the serious business of sevens, writes photojournalist Steven McNicholl.

Sometimes the best part of going somewhere, is the getting there, writes Dan Ahwa, won over by by Samoa's one-of-a-kind buses.

Vanuatu's waters hid the remnants of war, discovers Roderick Eime.

Fashion designer Karen Walker and partner Mikhail Gherman go undercover in Fiji for elite travel company Mr & Mrs Smith.

There's more to do in Honolulu than lie on Waikiki beach. Frank Liew heads off the beaten track.

Graeme Lay travels on the Pacific Jewel to the site of the famous mutiny and traces the fate of Captain William Bligh and his crew.

Sheriden Rhodes explores the wonders of underwater Fiji with the son of the one of the greatest explorers of all.

Despite it being the rainy season, Wynne Gray got the most out his beachfront escape.

Polynesian tattoos are a popular souvenir for tourists to Papeete, writes Sophie Bond.

Dan Ahwa meets a village celebrity who is keeping an ancient Samoan art alive.

Spending time at a tumunu is a great way to meet Atiu locals, writes Jim Eagles.