In Samoa, Anika Moa heals her heartbreak and replaces lost lovers with newfound friends.

Niue is a an intriguingly rough diamond, writes Paul Rush.

Cheap babysitters, blissful massages, adult-only fine dining... Leah McLennan settles into life on Malolo.

The best way to see Hawaii's marine life is to get wet, so Heather McCracken rides a paddleboard in Oahu.

Timwia and Nawere see each other again for the first time in two years.

What do a rare Hawaiian monk seal and legendary rocker Mick Fleetwood have in common? A charmed life in Maui.

This election has seen the highest ever number of Pasifika candidates voted in as members of parliament.

Experience French fare or go kite surfing, says Megan Singleton.

Tristram Clayton finds a different side of Fiji at an adults-only resort on Viti Levu.

Ditch the sunbathing for some action, writes Megan Singleton.

For a long time the Pasifika vote has always gone to the party draped in red. But something has changed in the community.

The Fijian focus on first-class care for children means adults get plenty of time to unwind, writes Adam Ray.

Fiji's first foodie ambassador and celebrity chef leads a new wave of South Pacific cuisine, writes Maureen Dettre.

All you'll hear at this quiet resort is the tide lapping at the nearby beach, the odd fish slapping back into the water and perhaps the twitter of a bird now and then.

Gayle Dickson stays in a luxurious overwater fale.

Language is no barrier where enjoyment is a universal concept, writes Julia Carlisle.

You can choose relaxation or adventure — or maybe a mixture of both — on board a boutique cruise ship journeying through Fiji's Yasawa Islands, writes Sue Baxalle.

Take in the Marquesas Islands and explore French Polynesia from on board the Aranui III, writes Suzanne Morphet.

On her first trip to Fiji, Pebbles Hooper relaxes, learns to snorkel and savours friendly welcomes from charming people.

A retired Swiss accountant found Aitutaki grew on him, writes Winston Aldworth.

Immerse yourself in French culture for a slice of the price, says Megan Singleton.

Villagers and visitors on Fiji's outer islands share mutual benefits, writes Peter de Graaf.

French food and wine are the tops in Noumea, finds Sarah Lawrence.

Smiles, spinnakers and hangovers prevail in the world's friendliest yacht race, writes Ian Lloyd Neubauer.

The home of a tobacco heiress reveals a little of how Hawaii's rich and famous live. Heather McCracken tours Shangri La.