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Travel + Leisure Readers' Favorite Cities and Islands in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific of 2025
In what other part of the world do global cities and remote island nations have such strong ties? The vast, diverse area of Oceania encompasses large islands like Australia, New Zealand, and New Guinea, but it’s also home to more than 10,000...

I ditched UK for ‘Europe’s Maldives’ with fab beaches & £1 beer…childcare’s FREE & bills cost less than KFC Family Feast
IT’S known as the “Maldives of Europe” thanks to its stunning white sand beaches and crystal clear turquoise waters. Add to that an insanely cheap cost of living that's a jaw-dropping 61 per cent lower than the UK, and it was a no-brainer for...
These Are the Best Islands in the World—and No. 1 Has Postcard-worthy Blue and White Villages
Thomas Gravanis The Greek island of Paros.Travel + Leisure readers’ favorite islands for 2025 represent many continents, cultures, and climates—including colorful reefs, tropical beaches with sea-weathered rocks, temperate forests, and scrubby,...

Pacific Islands Forum head: Island region 'must remain a beacon of hope and unity'
The Pacific Islands Forum's secretary general has reaffirmed the region’s commitment to a united, resilient and inclusive Blue Pacific Continent. “In a world increasingly marked by turbulence, the Pacific must remain a beacon of hope and unity,"...

The Most Romantic Honeymoon Destinations for 2025
The champagne has been popped, the last dance has been danced, and now comes the moment every newlywed dreams of: escaping somewhere utterly magical with the person you've just promised forever to. Whether you're the type who finds romance in...

The UK, France, and Italy Coordinate an International Indo-Pacific Aircraft Carrier Operation
Following a week-long port visit to Singapore, the Royal Navy’s flagship has begun preparations to carry out joint operations with the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force. The carrier airwing of HMS Prince of Wales will reportedly conduct flight...

9th Traveler Visits Hawai'i With Dengue Virus
(Vax-Before-Travel News)The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) recently confirmed its ninth travel-related case of dengue in 2025. As of the end of June 2025, the DOH reported eight dengue cases on Oʻahu and one case on Maui. Several countries in...

Forty years after the Rainbow Warrior, justice still waits
As France rebrands itself as a climate and ocean leader, Pacific civil society reminds the world of its unrepented nuclear legacy and unfinished colonial business, writes Dave Sweeney. FORTY YEARS AGO this week, the quiet of Auckland Harbour was...

French Polynesia Announces The Largest Ever MPA
The government of French Polynesia has announced the creation of the world’s largest Marine Protected Area. The announcement was made at the United Nations Ocean Conference in France, where the French Polynesian President Moetai Brotherson stated...

Sustainability in hospitality: a profitable imperative
Sustainability in hospitality is no longer optional; it is a core strategy for long-term profitability. Hotels implementing sustainable practices are not only reducing environmental risks but also improving operational efficiency. This article...

Ponant Explorations expands offering in French Polynesia
Ponant Explorations Group has expanded its offering in French Polynesia with a brand-new travel experience aboard Le Jacques Cartier between October to December 2026 and January 2027. This entirely new approach is designed for travellers seeking...

PONANT EXPLORATIONS’ Le Jacques Cartier offers new adventures in French Polynesia
PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP announced the expansion of its offerings in French Polynesia through a slew of new voyages today, 1st July. The renowned experiential cruise company presents a brand-new travel experience aboard Le Jacques Cartier,...

Review: The Westin Bora Bora Resort and Spa, French Polynesia
Honeymooners, a once-in-a-lifetime blow-the-budget trip, or rich listers escaping from the hustle and bustle of daily life. First impressions: Bora Bora has long been my dream destination, and I desperately hoped it wouldn’t be a “never meet your...

Outstanding Destinations That Will Ruin All Other Vacations for You (In the Best Way)
Some places change you. They don’t just give you a nice vacation, they reset your entire understanding of what travel can be. You return home with that dreamy, faraway look in your eyes, scrolling through your photos obsessively and boring...

Te Koutu Nui hosts public seminar on effective ra‘ui conservation
Joshua Jim (left) from Atiu, an executive member of Kōrero o te 'Ōrau, participated in the Rāhui (Ra'ui) Workshop in Kauai, Hawai'i last year. Picture: Kōrero o te 'Ōrau/24032011 Traditional leaders from Te Koutu Nui will host a public seminar...

Elderly US novelist and husband embroiled in scandal involving shipwreck's stolen treasure
An elderly novelist and her husband embroiled in a scandal over the illegal sale of gold bars plundered from a shipwreck are facing a possible trial in France over their alleged involvement. Eleonor 'Gay' Courter, 80, and her husband Philip, 82,...

Stolen gold from French shipwreck could spell trouble for U.S. couple
An 80-year-old American novelist and her husband are among several people facing a possible trial in France over the illegal sale of gold bars plundered from an c shipwreck, after French prosecutors requested the case go to court. Eleonor "Gay"...

The Rainbow Warrior saga: 1. French state terrorism and NZ’s end of innocence
COMMENTARY: By Eugene Doyle Immediately after killing Fernando Pereira and blowing up Greenpeace’s flagship the Rainbow Warrior in Auckland harbour, several of the French agents went on a ski holiday in New Zealand’s South Island to celebrate....

Reframing the French Indo-Pacific: French Polynesia, a Model of Shared Sovereignty?
As Emmanuel Macron wrapped up his visits to Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore – where he delivered the keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue at the end of May – the French president reaffirmed the Indo-Pacific’s strategic importance for both...

Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia reach ancestral home in French Polynesia
RAʻIĀTEA, French Polynesia (Island News) -- Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia made landfall on Wednesday, June 24 in French Polynesia. Polynesian Voyaging Society crews onboard the two traditional canoes were joined by crews on Tahiti's canoe Fa'afaite,...