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.

Maewo Island's Chief Nelson is proud to show off his village, writes Catherine Masters.

Alanah May Eriksen travels to the island nation just a couple of months after the September tsunami which destroyed the southeast coast of Upolu and discovers the tourist industry is in full swing.

Couples getting intimate in hallways and swimming pools, forgotten sex toys and even a misplaced nun's habit feature in a shocking hotel chain survey.

Susan Buckland boards a freighter, bound for hauntingly beautiful islands where ancient man-size stone tiki guard moody, lush valleys.

Volatile Mt Yasur gives John McCrystal a close encounter with an active volcano.

Jeff Evans learns about making canoes in Niue from a master craftsman.

The global downturn is hitting travel plans, but Megan Singleton discovers a way to make that Tahitian holiday affordable after all.

After three days at sea out of sight of land, it was like a scene from Treasure Island to awake and find the Pacific Sun manoeuvering into remote Anelghowat Bay.

Sharon Stephenson forgives France - in New Caledonia.

Rebecca Lewis discovers a new resort where even the rooms whisper 'relax'.

Simon Vincent finds you don't have to spend a fortune to have a perfect holiday.

Outriggers in Paradise is a perfect way for Tongan tourists to relax, says Victoria Bartle.

Kilauea quietly steams as worshippers bring offerings to its deity... But the volcano can still show no mercy, writes Jim Eagles.

Liz Light discovers a different pace of life in lovely Lifou.

Jim Eagles learns from the pros at the beach where surfing began.

Jim Eagles indulges in some mouth-watering island cuisine.

Catherine Masters visits Pentecost Island.

Jim Eagles discovers the history behind a cocktail favourite.

Even on a foggy day, Maui is a natural wonderland, writes Jim Eagles.