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Room check: Double Tree by Hilton, Fiji

Michelle Weir stays on a car-free private island where the noise of the ocean and people laughing are the only sounds to be heard.

A slice of Fijian paradise

Kris Shannon explores Fijian islands with plenty of reasons to make you stay.

Three vibrant Pacific festivals

Want more from your island holiday than just fly 'n' flop? Stephanie Holmes finds some memorable music festivals.

Snorkelling in an emerald lagoon

Shandelle Battersby enjoys a day of thrilling adventures on - and under - the water.

Diving into the Pacific

Stephanie Holmes suggests some great ways to combine a Pacific Island getaway with a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Deluxe living in Raro

Two resorts, 10 days, many highlights. Tessa Stockdale has one tough assignment.

'The odds are higher than any lotto'

Australian couple's out-of-the-box idea sparks a global ticket-selling frenzy.

Vanuatu: Ride the wild side

Shandelle Battersby gets down and dirty on Vanuatu's main island and has a fabulous time.

Tonga's heavenly Heilala

A tranquil lodge on a beach with spectacular sunsets makes for the perfect island getaway, writes Sue Baxalle.

Hawaii: On course for aloha spirit

What a pleasant surprise that golf, not surfing, has given me the greatest insight into the Hawaiian spirit.

Seven islands to see before they're gone forever

With climate change on the uptick, many idyllic islands (and their rare and stunning wildlife) are fast approaching an expiration date

Hawaii: A peek into Molokai's tragic past

A visit to the island of Molokai offers a window on a unique and tragic chapter of Hawaiian history.

Vanuatu: Spirited away

A slightly concerned Carly Flynn meets some of Vanuatu's 'harmless' locals and comes home utterly charmed.

Fiji: A taste of the tropics

If you're having a island break in Fiji, here are a few places worth visiting.

Samoa: Edge of a crater

Savai'i is the beautiful, wilder sister of the two main islands, writes Bruce Munro.

Rarotonga: Spa crawl

There are plenty of options to choose from on Rarotonga, from manicures and facials to acupuncture and full-on indulgent spa ritual experiences.

Room Check: Muri Beach Club Hotel, Rarotonga

In the heart of Muri village, known for its beautiful beach - one of the jewels in Rarotonga's crown.

Fiji: Long and shorts of it

Several people who'd heard I was Fiji-bound had tried to scare me - not just about strangers, but strangers with machetes.