Pacific Islands
Pacific Islands
Everything old is new again
Posted on 15 April 2013 by JULIETTA JAMESON
In the early days of aviation, Tasmanian-born navigator Harold Gatty had an extraordinarily colourful career, pulling off daredevil feats and breaking around-the-world records.
Couples only, no kidding
Posted on 02 April 2013 by CRAIG TANSLEY
As if a personal butler isn't enough; now a masseuse is accompanying me on a short boat ride across a clear blue ocean to a tiny sandy cay.
Passengers asked to weigh in
Posted on 02 April 2013 by Stuff.co.nz - Pacific Islands
A decision by Samoa Air to charge customers based on their weight has sparked fears that it will punish people who cannot control their size.
Dirty rats and wedding woes
Posted on 12 March 2013 by jane e fraser
Would your honeymoon rate as your best holiday ever?
Reviving the true spirit of aloha
Posted on 19 February 2013 by Kerry van der Jagt
Kahokule'a Haiku was only six years old when he was given away by his parents, a life-changing moment he'll never forget. "I had spent the weekend at my grandparents' house," cultural guide Haiku recalls, as we pause to enjoy the views over Kawela Bay....
Close encounters of the natural kind
Posted on 25 January 2013 by Jennifer Ennion
With piercing eyes she looks into mine. The water is cool as we bob in the South Pacific.
Shaken and stirred in Vanuatu
Posted on 15 January 2013 by Sheriden Rhodes
Australian Allan Power says his first sight of the mighty luxury liner-turned-warship SS President Coolidge "scared the crap out of him". I think about this as I descend the anchor line to the ship's bow on an overcast Sunday morning. When the ship eme...
Aloha to that: Hawaii’s cachet rises
Posted on 13 January 2013 by Stuff.co.nz - Pacific Islands
Hawaii will rate as one of the top holiday destinations for Kiwis in 2013, says travel agent Andie Smith.
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