'I've been to 100 countries and this stunning location is my favourite destination'

A woman who has visited 100 countries has revealed the one that stands out above all others as she reflects on her globe-trotting adventures A woman who's visited 100 countries has named her favourite location (stock image)(Image: GETTY) A...

ENJOY YOUR FLIGHT AND DISCOVER THE ISLANDS OF TAHITI WITH OUR IN-FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT!

Air Tahiti is pleased to offer an exclusive inflight entertainment experience, new local and international content for its AirTahiti Onboard in-flight entertainment service, available on all its ATR flights. During your flight, explore our islands...

Molokai Hoe Returns for 73rd Crossing of Kaiwi Channel

OHCRA News Release The Oahu Canoe Racing Association announces the 73rd crossing of the Kaiwi Channel, where more than 110 crews will battle in the Molokai Hoe World Championship canoe races, presented by the Hawai’i Tourism Authority, on Oct. 12....

Young fishes caught carrying larval anemones for protection

A juvenile carangidae appears to be holding an anemone in its mouth. Credit: Linda Ianniello Researchers diving at night off the coasts of Florida in the US and Tahiti in French Polynesia, have captured stunning photographs of juvenile fish...

Double gold for debutants

A remarkable achievement by Fiji’s two lone athlete scooping two gold medals at the Pacific Bodybuilding Championships held in Tahiti, French Polynesia, from October 2-5. Robert Purcell and Baszil Cleary, both competing internationally for the...

Princeton alumni Nabarun Dasgupta '00 and Sébastien Philippe *18 win MacArthur 'genius' grants

Princeton alumni Nabarun Dasgupta and Sébastien Philippe have been awarded 2025 MacArthur Fellowships, both for work that honors Princeton's informal motto, “In the nation's service and the service of humanity.” Dasgupta is a member of the Class...

The best places to travel between Christmas and New Year’s Eve

The week between Christmas and New Year’s can feel a bit like the twilight zone. The kids are out of school, your inbox is quiet, your fridge is full of leftovers, and you’re never quite sure what day it is. This delightfully disorienting period –...

Google backs NZ subsea cable project to drive $36b of AI benefit for kiwis

Artificial intelligence could contribute an estimated NZD $36 billion to New Zealand's economy, according to new research, as Google announces developments in digital infrastructure and partnerships set to enhance the country's connectivity and...

8 Luxury Cruising Trends for 2026 That Everyone Will Be Talking About

8 Biggest Luxury Cruising Trends of 2026 Seabourn - Hearst Owned "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Cruising—especially luxury cruising—has never been more tantalizing. With new ships...

The Right Crowd-Free Beach for Every Month of the Year

You don’t have to chase summer to find a good beach. Some of the most rewarding trips happen after the high season ends, when the weather still holds, prices drop, and you have more space to yourself. Here are 12 beach destinations—one for each...

Accor celebrates NRL Grand Final 2025 as tourism success

Accor reports record 98% hotel occupancy in Sydney during the 2025 NRL Grand Final, highlighting live sport’s tourism impact. SYDNEY – Accor, has described the 2025 NRL Grand Final as a major tourism success, citing exceptional hotel occupancies...

From Silk Road to Blue Pacific: Tourism as a Bridge to Shared Prosperity

Tourism has always been about connection. From the ancient Silk Road to the vast ocean highways of the Blue Pacific, it links cultures, fosters understanding, and creates prosperity through shared journeys. The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO)...

Inside Hawaii’s 535th Airlift Squadron: How C-17 Crews Stand Ready for the Pacific

It’s July 30, 2025, and the remote Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia has just been rattled by a massive magnitude 8.8 megathrust earthquake, the strongest quake in the region since 1952 and among the most powerful ever recorded globally. The quake...

I Went To The Maldives And Avoided The Beach—And I Don't Regret It

Forget the beaches—the real Maldives is found beyond the tourist-filled shores. Of course, the turquoise waters and white sand are breathtaking, but the islands’ true magic lies in adventure and culture. For those who want to skip the beach and...

'Heartbreaking' ending for Aussie star's podium hopes

A costly mishap in the final sector of the men's kayak final left all on the banks in disbelief as Australia's Lucien Delfour narrowly missed a spot on the podium. The 36-year-old entered the final at the world canoe slalom championships on Friday...

Amb. Petra Sigmund on Germany-Japan Security Cooperation 

Japan and Germany are drawing closer as strategic partners, strengthening their ties across Asia and Europe. Bound by shared values of liberal democracy and a rules-based international order, the two nations are deepening their security...

Our pick of the world’s best cruise lines to suit every style of traveller

Choosing a cruise can be complicated. There are countless lines and ships to choose from and each has its own appeal and target audience. Some go all-out to entertain families, with kids’ clubs, extravagant theatre shows, water slides and...

Guam at the Pacific Islands Forum: ‘Business as Usual’ Despite External Partner Ban 

At this year’s Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders’ Meeting, the story that seemed to capture headlines was the decision by this year’s host, Solomon Islands, to disinvite all external partners from attendance. The reporting around this decision...

Who is Myles Jonathan Brando? Quick facts about Marlon Brando's son with Maria Cristina Ruiz

Myles Jonathan Brando is one of Marlon Brando's 11 children. He was born from the late actor's long-term relationship with his housekeeper, Maria Cristina Ruiz. In February 1991, Jonathan's half-brother, Christian Brando, told the Los Angeles...

Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban Relationship Timeline

In 2017, Nicole Kidman revealed on the Ellen DeGeneres Show that, after first meeting Keith Urban in a chance encounter, the country singer took a while to formally ask her out. “I had such a crush on him and he wasn’t interested in me,” she...