Norfolk Island, a former penal colony, is steeped in history, writes Phoebe Falconer.

There's a world of music down in Niue's caves, as Jim Eagles discovers.

Paul Rush experiences the warm glow of hospitality in the Yasawa Islands.

Kanaks are regaining their land and pride, says Pamela Wade.

Jim Eagles comes face to face with a terrifying but tasty monster in the forests of Niue.

Wheels rip and the dirt flies on this easy-going island safari, says Rachel Tiffen.

Rarotonga's most luxurious resort is the pinnacle of indulgence, writes Rachel Tiffen.

Despite having to adjust his expectations of an island idyll, father of three Liam Dann manages to have a good time in the Cook Islands.

Geoff Thomas shares infectious enthusiasm and fishing tales from a neighbouring island.

Graeme Lay braves high seas to get a local's perspective of all the best parts of Rangiroa atoll, an hour northeast of Tahiti.

It's not the perfect beaches or the spectacular snorkelling that lures visitors back - it's the Fijian people and their unique culture.

Helen Twose finds cruising the Pacific with a toddler can have its ups and downs.

Pamela Wade gets into the rhythm of life on beautiful Aitutaki in the Cook Islands.

Price gouging and lack of spending on Fiji's infrastructure could see it reined in by increasingly popular neighbours, travel writers warn.

Chris Samsara tries four Fiji resorts and finds they all offer something different.

Norfolk Island has only two landing places - though to call them landing places is rather a misnomer.

Some energetic locals are trying to keep Norfolk Island alive, writes Phoebe Falconer.

Jill Worrall explores the abundant waters around Moorea.

Niue offers a different sort of tropical getaway - especially if you enter the island's annual bike race, finds Russell Baillie.

It's amazing what the lure of pottering around tropical fish and coral will do, writes newly-converted early bird Jill Worrall.

Graham Reid follows in the footsteps of the Rat Pack and the King.

Moorea, along with ultra-expensive Bora Bora, is one French Polynesia's most popular islands with visitors. But remarkably, the impact of tourism, visually at least, is relatively low-key.

This blog is going to finish today beside the Moorea lagoon, I promise.

The real Bat Cave is not in Gotham City, but Papua New Guinea.

Jim Eagles goes nuts over an unusual keepsake while visiting the Hawaiian islands.

Swimming with Savaii's green turtles is slimy, but very sweet, says Alannah May Eriksen.

Catherine Masters visits the further reaches of Vanuatu and finds people going about their business as if time has never really caught up with them.