David Barbeler finds himself both puzzled and fascinated by the remote and untouched tiny island nation of Palau.

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.

In exploring Papua New Guinea's diverse culture, Christine Cornege contemplates her place in the world.

Peter Hamling spends a week cruising the Hawaiian islands.

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.

BlueSky's inaugural trip to Sonaisali Island resort in Fiji is a Fijian holiday experience you won't find in any of the travel guides or tourism paraphernalia, Belinda Henley says.

Stepping off P&O Cruises' superliner Pacific Jewel, Jennifer Ennion spends an "island day" on Vanuatu's Mystery Island.

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.