Imagine a luxury resort where children are welcome, and entertained.

When Faith Lee went looking for the real Fiji, she found it on beautiful friendly Vanua Levu ... and in two special people.

Jim Eagles enjoys the sweet taste of Niue's lush land and lifestyle.

New Caledonia's Napoemien tribe live a self-sufficient lifestyle, writes Sue Baxalle.

The small Fijian village of Lomawai aims to become a foodie favourite, says Jim Eagles.

Herald artist Richard Dale takes his sketchbook with him on board a luxury cruise liner.

If a cruise seems like an old-age holiday, think again. By Chris Marriner.

Gauguin finally has a fitting memorial, writes Diana Plater.

Niue is almost an empty country, writes Jim Eagles, but there's still plenty to do there.

Two hundred years ago, the paramount chief of the Fijian village of Levuka decided to welcome European traders.

I've always felt that food was one of the great reasons to travel. But you'd have to say that until relatively recently it wasn't top of the list of reasons for visiting the South Pacific.

Ten years ago a group of us made a pact: whatever happened, come hell or high water, we were going to celebrate our 40th birthdays together in a tropical paradise.

Liz Light enjoys nature's abundance in a pristine part of Papua New Guinea.

Jim Eagles attends a practice run for Niue High School's fundraising foray into tourism.

The tiny island nation has a taste sensation at every visitor's fingertips, writes Jim Eagles.

Fiji's islands boast a rich history and curious traditions, writes Jim Eagles.

A friendly club, but don't visit when it blows from the west, writes Jim Eagles.

Villagers believer the Duke of Edinburgh is a tribal ancestor, writes Kathy Marks.

Museum exhibits give an insight into Fiji's tumultuous past, writes Graham Reid.

Graham Reid admires church windows with a Samoan Jesus.

Norfolk Island, a former penal colony, is steeped in history, writes Phoebe Falconer.

There's a world of music down in Niue's caves, as Jim Eagles discovers.

Paul Rush experiences the warm glow of hospitality in the Yasawa Islands.

Kanaks are regaining their land and pride, says Pamela Wade.

Jim Eagles comes face to face with a terrifying but tasty monster in the forests of Niue.

Wheels rip and the dirt flies on this easy-going island safari, says Rachel Tiffen.

Rarotonga's most luxurious resort is the pinnacle of indulgence, writes Rachel Tiffen.

Despite having to adjust his expectations of an island idyll, father of three Liam Dann manages to have a good time in the Cook Islands.

Geoff Thomas shares infectious enthusiasm and fishing tales from a neighbouring island.