Chris Daniels climbs aboard a bike to explore a different side of Rarotonga.

The brightly coloured fish of the Marquesas would have inspired Doctor Seuss, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Resort offers five reasons for Megan Singleton to stay a while.

Richard Moore bravely plunges into the warm-water home of some scary but seriously impressive creatures.

Oahu's big waves and warm waters are a magnet to all types and sizes of mammals, finds Paul Davies.

Tribal rituals, war relics and the legendary 'Queen of lovemaking and drinking' are just the tip of Rabaul's iceberg, finds Andrew Stone.

Discovery of a thought-to-be extinct green crested iguana sends Malolo Island into sustainability overdrive, says Leah McLennan.

Apia's cyclone-struck grand dame is getting ready to rule again, writes Robyn Yousef.

You can experience the unexpected on the Rock of Polynesia, writes Paul Rush.

Sometimes work is just work ... even on a beach, with beautiful people, and never-ending surf, writes Elisabeth Easther.

We take a look at some of Honolulu's most interesting eateries.

Shandelle Battersby relaxes at one of Hawaii's most historic hotels, the Halekulani.

Sun, sea, swimming and fishing add up to a perfect gathering for Jim Eagles and his far-flung family.

Mountain fern salad, taro leaves in coconut milk, sea grapes... Jane Jeffries meets three chefs shaking things up.

Elisabeth Easther and her son enjoy the festive cheer on board a freighter ship in the Pacific.

It took eight years but an emotional Steve Deane finally gets a luxury honeymoon in Fiji.

Fresh water or salt, the bathing options in Samoa are heavenly, says Elisabeth Easther.

Aitutaki's eco-snorkelling trail highlights the frailty of lagoon life, writes Jane Jeffries.

Winston Aldworth makes the InterContinental his base for exploring Papeete.

Flat seas threaten to ruin his surfing trip, but James Russell avoids breaking point thanks to some awe-inspiring oceanic phenomena.

With the All Blacks playing in Samoa this week, the Herald's Pacific Affairs reporter, Vaimoana Tapaleao, selects her top things to do on the islands.

Megan Singleton has a fine time on Castaway Island, where cocktails come with umbrellas.

Party of one Helen van Berkel boards an ocean liner for a Pacific cruise and learns that being on your own is far from lonesome.

Diana Balham comes face to face with a very angry - but very pretty - volcano on the Vanuatu island of Tanna.

The Jurassic-like landscape and quirky flora and fauna of the island of New Caledonia captivates Liz Light.

Aitutaki casts its beautiful and restful spell over Carly Flynn, who discovers a destination better than any brochure could promote.

Listening to the gentle breeze in the palm trees and the lazy waves gently turning, time slows for Liz Light.

We asked Travel readers to send us tips for their favourite South Pacific snorkelling spots. Here are a few of your top recommendations.

To inspire us with ideas for a winter break, Rick Felderhof from Our World shares the five most popular Pacific escapes for Kiwis.

Patricia Greig looks at the best spots to get eyeball-to-eyeball with fish on your next visit to the islands of the South Pacific.