Latest from Pacific Island Holidays

Hawaii: When you've done Waikiki

There's a lot more to Hawaii than Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbour - here's a look, island by island.

Solomon Islands: Memories of a dark time

This tiny island played a key role in the Battle of Tulagi and Gavutu-Tanambogo.

Fiji: More welcome than ever

If you've ever set foot in another country, you've probably experienced some form of traveller's guilt.

Fiji: Roaring down the river

On a girls' week in Fiji, Shandelle Battersby goes on a cultural safari in Sigatoka, via jetboat.

Vanuatu: Hiking on volcanic peaks

We smelt the inside of the Earth long before we saw it. It stormed up our nostrils, scorched our sinuses like a giant helping of wasabi, and made us cough and splutter.

Fiji: Mission - relaxation

Quiet, warm, friendly, relaxing. There's no television or wi-fi in the bures. Just the sound of blissful quiet or the soothing melody of ocean waters gently lapping.

Hot Deals: Relax in Rarotonga

Helloworld has some great accommodation deals for Rarotonga.

Island Time: The Cook Islands from A-Z

A is for Aitutaki. Outside of Rarotonga, this is the most famous of the other 14 islands in the Cooks and can be explored on a day trip.

Top underwater spots in the Pacific

Here are our top five sites to see the best sights the Pacific has to offer under water.

Fiji: Taking in the tropical waters

Stepping off Fiji Airways flight FJ415 in Nadi, I'm expecting little more than a week of watching sunsets from the comfort of my sun lounger, cocktails in hand.

Samoa: A tropical love affair

I fell in love with Samoa in the unlikeliest of places, 4 hours after leaving New Zealand.

Room Check: Fiji's Uprising Beach Resort

Friendly, of course - we are in Fiji after all. Staff took our details and then accompanied us to our rooms, refusing to let us carry our own bags.

Playgrounds in paradise ports

Hawaii is a perfect family destination and the Hilton Hawaiian Village is a large multi-purpose resort complex close to many iconic attractions.

Maui: Buzz of discovery

In 1866, Mark Twain wrote that he "went to Maui to stay a week and remained five". I would have done the same had I been given the chance.

Family Special: Fiji style

There's something a little risky but also exciting about playing beer pong in front of your young children.

Tonga: Kingdom of kayaks

It's an exhilarating feeling to launch a sea kayak from the beach and set out to explore a cluster of islands shimmering like a mirage under the tropical sun.

Celebrate the Samoan way

If you want to know what makes Samoa tick then head along to any of the events at the annual Teuila Festival.

Hot deals of the week: Hayman Island

Learn about the best deals you can get this week.