Tauranga kicks off cruise season worth $111.8m

Two back-to-back ship arrivals marked the start of the Tauranga cruise season, as the region prepares to welcome up to 230,000 passengers and crew over the next seven months. Celebrity Edge, carrying up to 4300 passengers and crew, was the first...

Paul Gauguin Cruises Reveals Dates for 2027 Family-Friendly Moana Explorer Sailings

Paul Gauguin Cruises will offer 12 voyages in 2027 featuring its Moana Explorer program, which offers complimentary “edutainment” experiences for kids. Created in partnership with Te Mana o Te Moana, the South Pacific’s leading marine education...

ABC Radio Australia photo competition is back!

We're looking for photos that showcase the beauty, diverse cultures, and stunning landscapes of the Pacific Islands. Submit your best photo from wherever you are in the Pacific and each week, our judges panel will be choosing our favourite. Weekly...

Here’s exactly when to visit Bora Bora for the best weather, prices, and vibes

We’ve all seen the dreamy photos of overwater bungalows, crystal-clear lagoons, and gorgeous green peaks that make Bora Bora one of the best honeymoon destinations (and one of the best destinations, period) on the planet. I mean, who isn’t...

This Yacht Charter Lets You Hunt for Sunken Treasure—and Keep What You Find

It’s a story that could equal any Indiana Jones script. Except that it’s true. In 1699, the French frigate Maurepas sinks off the coast of an uninhabited part of Panama, taking with it a load full of gold, silver and jewels gifted from Charles II...

How medical mission as a student sparked this SNEC doctor’s vision for enhancing eye care in the region

SINGAPORE - At the age of 23, medical student Anna Tan travelled to eye centres in the rural south of the Philippines to service the ophthalmic microscopes used by surgeons during intricate eye procedures. Along the way, the University of...

2025 Michelin Key hotels revealed globally

Michelin Key has unveiled its most ambitious hotel selection yet. Among the Nordic newcomers is an architectural masterpiece that hosted Globetrender's debut corporate retreat - now officially recognised among the world's most remarkable places to...

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...

Princess Victoria and Daniel of Sweden, enjoy second honeymoon in the middle of their tour

Victoria of Sweden and Daniel Westling enjoyed their honeymoon in French Polynesia after their royal wedding in June 2010, but you'd never guess it's already been fifteen years as you look the Crown Prince's latest photo album in Japan. While this...

125 Years After Its Creation, The MICHELIN Guide Sets a New Global Standard for Hotel Excellence with the MICHELIN Key Distinction

The MICHELIN Guide is pleased to present its inaugural Global MICHELIN Keys Selection. Following the launch of MICHELIN Key distinctions in 15 top travel destinations1 last year, The MICHELIN Guide Inspectors have scoured the world and chosen...

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...

How expedition cruise operators and suppliers are cruising for knowledge

Cruising these days is about far more than seeing breathtaking views and experiencing luxurious comforts. Today, an increasing number of expedition cruise lines are inviting guests to step into the role of explorer, student and citizen scientist....

19 NZ luxury hotels and lodges awarded Michelin keys – which ones should you visit?

The hotel version of restaurant Michelin stars, the Michelin keys list now includes hotels and lodges from New Zealand, Australia, Fiji and French Polynesia. What makes the 19 NZ properties so special? The Michelin Guide for restaurants has become...

'I've visited 100 countries and there's one that stands out above all others'

Christopher Sharp Trendswatch Reporter and Maria Ortega 15:52, 10 Oct 2025 The seasoned traveller sung the praises of Bora Bora in French Polynesia (Image: Getty) A globe-trotting woman who has visited an incredible 100 countries has disclosed...

AFL star pops the question on romantic island getaway

Sydney Swans player Isaac Heeney has popped the question to his girlfriend Steffanie Waters during a romantic holiday in French Polynesia. The couple announced their engagement in an Instagram post to their combined 124,000 followers. In the...

Kali Uchis on Making Motherhood a ‘Big Priority’ While Touring & Refusing to Choose One Language to Sing In

It’s a few hours before Kali Uchis is set to take the stage for the second of two sold-out nights at New York’s Madison Square Garden in September, and the venue is buzzing. Fans, many dressed in the artist’s merchandise or girly pink outfits, hum...

Ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, and more from around the world

U.S. President Donald Trump talks with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, on October 13, 2025 in Jerusalem. President Trump is visiting the country hours after Hamas released the remaining Israeli...

Kirstin Downey: This Trio Helped Unlock The History Of Polynesian Voyaging

Building on their work with Yosihiko Sinoto a half-century ago, the archaeologists have reunited at Bishop Museum. Fifty years ago, a team of young archaeologists from Bishop Museum began traveling together to Tahiti to participate in excavations...

Woman visits 100 countries and says one place is her clear favourite

Marta Luisa Garcia, 52, has travelled to over 100 countries and she said a popular tourist destination is her favourite place having visited countries around the globe Christopher Sharp Trendswatch Reporter and Maria Ortega 07:51, 10 Oct 2025 A...

Silversea Spotlights Lineup of Global Experiences

Silversea is elevating the art of immersive travel, spotlighting its portfolio of global experiences. From natural marvels to high-profile cultural and sporting events, Silversea’s access to once-in-a-lifetime events and festivals immerses guests...