An erupting volcano challenges the sunset for Leena Tailor's attention.

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

Jim Eagles is surprised to find so many brightly coloured fish as he dives in one of the Cook Islands' new marine reserves.

Tahiti is a dream destination, perfect for those wanting to escape big city nonsense and enjoy some of the best diving and snorkelling in the world.

It's different, it's fun and it's only three hours away, Peter Malcouronne looks at island festivities.

Pamela Wade is glad she spent time in the Cook Islands exploring glorious Aitutaki.

Michael Dickison interrupts a long flight with a mini-break in Fiji.

Abby Gillies soaks up the vibe in a tropical kingdom of idyllic beauty where time has been forgotten.

Abby Gillies dives into the world of the humpback whale, in the blue seas surrounding Tonga.

Raratonga's buses take 40 minutes to circle the paved rim of the Cook Islands' main isle, passing through tiny coastal villages. Jump on the wrong bus and the worst that happens is that you arrive slightly late.

A Hawaii holiday can add up ... but walk past the expensive hotels in Waikiki, the tourist epicentre of Honolulu, and the greatest attraction of all awaits, for free: the beach.

Sheriden Rhodes goes deep-sea diving and finds a warship.

Gifts for family sparked a career-change for Cook Island carver, writes Jim Eagles.

Levuka is just as laid-back today as it was when the first traders and whalers arrived in the 18th century, finds Kelly Lynch.

Visit Fiji's Coral Coast to watch rugby and be spoilt.

Paul Rush sails to dreamy tropical islands under the spirit of the Bula.

Sinalei Resort is better than ever after being rebuilt, says Chloe Johnson.

A bobble-head dive helmet allows Megan Singleton to get up close and personal with the sealife.

Chloe Johnson savours the local craft, music and natural wonders of Savai'i Island.

The Fijians inject lots of fun into the serious business of sevens, writes photojournalist Steven McNicholl.

Sometimes the best part of going somewhere, is the getting there, writes Dan Ahwa, won over by by Samoa's one-of-a-kind buses.

Vanuatu's waters hid the remnants of war, discovers Roderick Eime.

Fashion designer Karen Walker and partner Mikhail Gherman go undercover in Fiji for elite travel company Mr & Mrs Smith.

There's more to do in Honolulu than lie on Waikiki beach. Frank Liew heads off the beaten track.

Graeme Lay travels on the Pacific Jewel to the site of the famous mutiny and traces the fate of Captain William Bligh and his crew.