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.

New Caledonia has much more to offer than top shopping and French food.

From den of iniquity to history-buff's heaven, Levuka has many interesting tales to tell, as Jim Eagles discovers.

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.

Andrew Stone enjoys the experience of being marooned on a desert island in Fiji.

Land divers leave Susan Buckland in awe, risking life and limb to prove their manhood.

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.

An island holiday can be more than lying on a beach, discovers a culturally enriched, exhilarated and exfoliated Andrew Stone.

Christian missionaries wrought radical changes to the traditional way of life throughout the Society Islands from the 1820s onwards.