Travel Wisdom From ‘The World’s Most Traveled Man’

Harry Mitsidis, somewhere in the world.nomadmania “I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list” is a well-known quote attributed to the late author Susan Sontag. One traveler who has been just about everywhere is Harry Mitsidis, founder of...

Delta to End French Polynesia Service

The airline will exit this country altogether. [ Routes ]April 2, 2025 9:53 am ET By Joey Gerardi Delta has adjusted four of its routes, including some increases and reductions in service. The airline has been readjusting its flights to Alaska for...

News spotlight: Can atolls survive sea-level rise?

Across the Indian and Pacific oceans, tiny atolls — islands formed atop ancient coral reefs — are facing an existential crisis. Unchecked sea-level rise could all but wipe them out in the coming century. Rising seas have already made their mark on...

Surfing’s finest converge on Jeffreys Bay as Jordy Smith aims for historic ‘home’ victory

The best surfers in the world have descended on the coastline of the Eastern Cape and, in the men’s competition, will be looking to topple home favourite Jordy Smith for the next nine days (11-20 July) at the Corona Cero Open J-Bay 2025. Smith...

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...

Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia visit Mataiea, Tahiti for cultural reconnection, youth engagement

PC: Polynesian Voyaging Society / Danee Hazama Following their historic arrival in Papeʻetē on June 28, Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia hosted dozens of schoolchildren, families, and community members aboard the canoes. This week, the crew of both canoes...

History Today: How terrorists attacked Amarnath Yatra bus and killed 8 pilgrims in J&K

On July 10, 2017, eight Amarnath Yatra pilgrims were killed and 18 others injured after terrorists opened fire on a bus in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir. The attack was carried out by Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists, led by a Pakistani...

2 Canadian beaches were ranked among the best in the world and they're wildly different

Two Canadian beaches were just named among the best in the world — and they're seriously bucket list material. Whether you're planning a summer getaway or looking to add more must-visit beaches in Canada to your travel bucket list, this new global...

Air France expands long-haul routes

PARIS, 24 October 2025: Air France continues to expand its network with a new service from Paris to Phuket in southern Thailand and the introduction of double daily flights to the Thai capital, Bangkok. The airline has introduced an expanded...

Final day for athletics at Pacific Mini games

By BOB SNOW – Honorary life member Athletics PNG This is the final day (Tuesday July 8) for events on the track and in the field. Tomorrow’s (yesterday) events will be on the road from a early start time. Following the medal ceremonies the Palau...

Eyes of Fire: The Last Voyage and Legacy of the Rainbow Warrior is a timely reminder

I didn’t know much about the surrounding context of the infamous Rainbow Warrior bombing 40 years ago today. All I knew was that we, as a country, have not forgotten. I was born in 1996, and although I didn’t know much about the vessel’s bombing,...

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,...

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...

I spent 16 days in French Polynesia. The trip was spectacular, but these 5 things would have made it better.

Last August, Sonya Moore ticked French Polynesia off her travel bucket list. Despite a lot of planning before the trip, looking back, there are a few things she'd have done differently. She would have skipped Bora Bora and budgeted higher for food...

The Most Romantic Honeymoon Destinations

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...

Travel DAZE 2025: Aviation, a positive take-off!

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The Rainbow Warrior bombing 40 years on: re-energizing for global peace

French Pacific Regiment troops at a Bastille Day parade in Nouméa, New Caledonia, 1985. Photo by David Robie The bombing of the Rainbow Warrior on July 10, 1985, with the death of Greenpeace photographer Fernando Pereira, was a terrible tragedy....

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,"...

Governor receives update from Google on Pacific Connect Initiative submarine cable landings

ON Wednesday, May 14, 2025, Gov. Arnold I. Palacios welcomed representatives from Google, SubCom, and NEC to his office in Saipan for an update on the Google Pacific Connect Initiative and the upcoming landing of submarine cables in the CNMI....

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...