Australia & South Pacific

The South Pacific islands offer tropical weather, beautiful beaches, clear seas and coral reefs, as well as luxury resorts on islands like Fiji, Tahiti, Moorea, Vanuatu, Samoa, and more. Languages, customs, holidays, and culture vary among the Polynesian and Melanesian Islands. Australia features a range of landscapes, climates, cities, beaches, and places to swim, dive, visit wineries, and enjoy cultural festivals.

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You Can Stay in a Glass Pod With Stunning Views on This Under-the-radar New Zealand Island

New Zealand

You Can Stay in a Glass Pod With Stunning Views on This Under-the-radar New Zealand Island

6 Gorgeous Lodges to Visit on a Road Trip Through New Zealand

New Zealand

6 Gorgeous Lodges to Visit on a Road Trip Through New Zealand

7 Places Locals Love in New Zealand, From Lakes and Vineyards to Incredible Islands

New Zealand

7 Places Locals Love in New Zealand, From Lakes and Vineyards to Incredible Islands

10 Stunning Hiking Trails and Great Walks in New Zealand

New Zealand

10 Stunning Hiking Trails and Great Walks in New Zealand

10 Mistakes to Avoid on Your Trip to New Zealand, According to a Local

New Zealand

10 Mistakes to Avoid on Your Trip to New Zealand, According to a Local

New Zealand's Most Treasured Trees Are in Danger — Here's How Hikers Can Stop Making It Worse (Video)

New Zealand

New Zealand's Most Treasured Trees Are in Danger — Here's How Hikers Can Stop Making It Worse (Video)

These New Train Tours Might Be the Most Stunning Way to See New Zealand

New Zealand

These New Train Tours Might Be the Most Stunning Way to See New Zealand

This 90-minute Road Trip Is One of the World's Most Beautiful Coastal Drives

New Zealand

This 90-minute Road Trip Is One of the World's Most Beautiful Coastal Drives

How to Plan a Shoulder Season Trip to Auckland — and Why It's the Best Time to Go

New Zealand

How to Plan a Shoulder Season Trip to Auckland — and Why It's the Best Time to Go

How to Plan the Perfect Trip to Queenstown, New Zealand

New Zealand

How to Plan the Perfect Trip to Queenstown, New Zealand

How to Plan the Perfect Trip to New Zealand

New Zealand

How to Plan the Perfect Trip to New Zealand

The Best Times to Visit New Zealand for Smaller Crowds, Good Weather, and Outdoor Adventures

New Zealand

The Best Times to Visit New Zealand for Smaller Crowds, Good Weather, and Outdoor Adventures

10 Best Islands in French Polynesia to Visit for the Bluest Waters and Overwater Bungalows

French Polynesia

10 Best Islands in French Polynesia to Visit for the Bluest Waters and Overwater Bungalows

France's Most Prominent Young Chef Is Now at the Helm of Dining at Marlon Brando's Resort in French Polynesia

French Polynesia

France's Most Prominent Young Chef Is Now at the Helm of Dining at Marlon Brando's Resort in French Polynesia

This Lush Island Is the Birthplace of Polynesian Culture — and Has One of the World's Rarest Flowers, Epic Snorkelling, and a Lagoon with Crystal Clear Waters

French Polynesia

This Lush Island Is the Birthplace of Polynesian Culture — and Has One of the World's Rarest Flowers, Epic Snorkelling, and a Lagoon with Crystal Clear Waters

Manila Has Emerged As Asia’s New Culinary Hot Spot Thanks to These 4 Restaurants

Philippines

Manila Has Emerged As Asia’s New Culinary Hot Spot Thanks to These 4 Restaurants

I've Traveled to More Than 50 Countries but Something About This Surf Island in the Philippines Hooked Me

Philippines

I've Traveled to More Than 50 Countries but Something About This Surf Island in the Philippines Hooked Me

Australia’s Newest National Park Has 550-million-year-old Fossils — and a Rich Aboriginal Culture

Australia

Australia’s Newest National Park Has 550-million-year-old Fossils — and a Rich Aboriginal Culture

This Island Off the Coast of Australia Is a Hidden Paradise for Sparkling Wine Lovers

Australia

This Island Off the Coast of Australia Is a Hidden Paradise for Sparkling Wine Lovers

Australia's Newest Luxury Hotel Opens in Sydney This Week — With Indigenous-inspired Wellness Treatments and a 23-foot Green Wall

Australia

Australia's Newest Luxury Hotel Opens in Sydney This Week — With Indigenous-inspired Wellness Treatments and a 23-foot Green Wall

Steve Irwin's Family Just Opened a Luxury Lodge at the Australia Zoo to Honor His Legacy — Take a Look Inside

Australia & South Pacific

Steve Irwin's Family Just Opened a Luxury Lodge at the Australia Zoo to Honor His Legacy — Take a Look Inside

I Went Cage Diving With Great White Sharks Off the Coast of South Australia — Here's How You Can, Too

Australia & South Pacific

I Went Cage Diving With Great White Sharks Off the Coast of South Australia — Here's How You Can, Too

Western Australia Is a Hidden Gem With Top-notch Wineries and Innovative Restaurants — Here's How to Visit

Australia & South Pacific

Western Australia Is a Hidden Gem With Top-notch Wineries and Innovative Restaurants — Here's How to Visit

One of the Largest Yayoi Kusama Exhibits in the World Opens This Week in Australia

Australia & South Pacific

One of the Largest Yayoi Kusama Exhibits in the World Opens This Week in Australia

Australia's 'Humpback Highway' Takes Whale Watchers From Coastal Towns to the Great Barrier Reef

Australia & South Pacific

Australia's 'Humpback Highway' Takes Whale Watchers From Coastal Towns to the Great Barrier Reef

The World's Newest National Park Just Opened With the Planet's Oldest Animal Fossils

Australia & South Pacific

The World's Newest National Park Just Opened With the Planet's Oldest Animal Fossils

This New Safari in Australia Visits 8 National Parks in 21 Days

Australia & South Pacific

This New Safari in Australia Visits 8 National Parks in 21 Days

This Is the First Accessible Dive Center on Australia's Great Barrier Reef

Australia & South Pacific

This Is the First Accessible Dive Center on Australia's Great Barrier Reef

This Street Was Just Named the Coolest in the World

Australia & South Pacific

This Street Was Just Named the Coolest in the World

The Best Times to Visit Brisbane for Great Weather, Lower Prices, and Fewer Crowds

Australia & South Pacific

The Best Times to Visit Brisbane for Great Weather, Lower Prices, and Fewer Crowds

I Visited the Little-known 'Vanilla Island' — and Found Neon Sunsets, Friendly Sharks, Overwater Bungalows, and Tree House Dining

Australia & South Pacific

I Visited the Little-known 'Vanilla Island' — and Found Neon Sunsets, Friendly Sharks, Overwater Bungalows, and Tree House Dining

This 11-day Train Journey Has Views of Crystal-clear Waters Along the Entire Route — What to Know

Australia & South Pacific

This 11-day Train Journey Has Views of Crystal-clear Waters Along the Entire Route — What to Know

This New Platform Is Making It Easier to Visit Australia's Great Barrier Reef Responsibly

Australia & South Pacific

This New Platform Is Making It Easier to Visit Australia's Great Barrier Reef Responsibly