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Travellers warned to get insurance before travelling to Pacific

Holiday-makers are being warned to make sure they have travel insurance before jet-setting to the Pacific after one insurance company says it paid out over $340,000 in medical evacuations alone.

USA: Hitting Hawaii's swell waves

Waikiki Beach is one of the best places to learn to surf, writes Michael Burgess.

Fiji: An offer you can't refuse

Pam Neville follows the Mob to a pristine piece of Fiji.

Tahiti: Off paradise's beaten track

Pamela Wade embarks on a high-octane inland safari through Taihiti.

Fiji: Home comforts

Winston Aldworth discovers life in the lap of luxury, where all he must do is relax.

Fiji: All aboard for pleasure

After many visits over 20 years, Peter Hamling finds a new attraction in Fiji.

Reel time in Raro

Paul Rush gets some deep sea action outside the Rarotonga reef.

Isle of Pines: Close encounters

Jennifer Ennion savours the rare wildlife and mythic scenery of the South Pacific.

Five great Bora Bora resorts

Honeymooners, if you’re looking for a romantic destination to relax after the flurry of your big day, you can’t beat an overwater bungalow in Tahiti.

New Caledonia: Bursting with local flavour

Pamela Wade visits New Caledonia's southernmost atoll for a veritable feast.

Samoa: Word fell on fertile ground

Missionary messages still resonate in the islands, writes Robyn Yousef.

Cruising beneath Fiji's waves

On a small ship, free of the 'ra! ra!' bustle of big liners, Pamela Wade takes a dive.

Cook Islands: Heavenly voices

Colourful church services are a glorious way to enjoy Sundays in paradise, finds Pamela Wade.

Hawaii: Top five things to do on Oahu

A visit to Honolulu is usually about Waikiki beach, Pearl Harbor and the nearly 300 shops of AlaMoana mall. But Oahu has a many hidden gems dotted around the island that are well worth visiting.

Fiji: The kids are all right

Want a break from the kids on your family holiday? Danielle Wright discovers kids clubs in Fiji.

Samoa: Aggie's ready to spoil you

A mix of comfort and adventure awaits you, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Vanuatu: Cruise control

Lydia Jenkin enjoys some jewels of the Pacific - and shipboard rest and relaxation - on an island-hopping journey.

Samoa: Aggie gets in another round

The South Seas' most famous hotel is unbowed by Cyclone Evan, writes Robyn Yousef.