A brief trip with littlies puts Paul Little up there with holiday trend-setters.

Herald Travel writers give their best tips for cruise holidays.

Deborah Dickson-Smith is dazzled by the beauty of Taveuni island.

Courtney Whitaker stays at a modern apartment in Vanuatu's capital.

The great lava field of Kilauea volcano awes Pamela Wade.

There are many reasons to love Hawaii, writes Jane Jurgens.

The lowdown on where to surf, dine and rest your head on holiday.

Peter White explores an eco-paradise around one of the world's largest reefs.

Lindy Laird finds herself floating with happiness - or maybe that's the 'ava.

5-star luxury and tradition sit superbly together, writes Sarah Thornton.

One man is on a lonely mission to revive knowledge of the old ways, writes Peter de Graaf.

Niue has food treats awaiting visitors, but for some you have to be quick off the mark.

Michael Burgess didn't think he was a resort type of guy ... then he visited Sinalei.

Gia Garrick finds the quirks of the islands are just as charming as the view.

Lush jungle meets coral sea in the Kanak heartland, as Liz Light explores New Caledonia.

One of Fiji's best-kept secrets lies at the end of a muddy road.

A selfie win tops off a beautiful visit, writes Eleanor Barker.

The islands of New Caledonia provide a feast for the eyes, the mind and the tastebuds.

There are beautiful bonuses to Niue's biennial arts and cultural festival.

Dean Buchanan checks into a Fijian resort with an adults-only private area

Shandelle Battersby checks into a near-new luxury resort near Waikiki Beach.

Ever wondered where the super-rich go for a bit of Pacific R&R?

Pleasure abounds at this Vanua Levu eco-resort, writes Shandelle Battersby.

There's good justification for Vanuatu's claim to be the Happiest Place in the World.

Sarah Downs finds plenty to do on land in French Polynesia.

Isobel Marriner realises a long-held yearning to explore an old Pacific trading route.

Mixing with, and helping, locals is a free bonus, writes Jenny Tabakoff.

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.