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...

The Bali-alternative holiday destination set to be big next year is scrapping visas for Brits

THE bucket list destination of Sri Lanka is set to get rid of complicated visas for British travellers. The country that's even smaller than Ireland has revealed it has scrapped its lengthy visa for a much simpler ETA application. 4 Sri Lanka is...

Isaac Heeney: Sydney Swans superstar pops the question to girlfriend Steffanie Waters in French Polynesia

Sydney Swans gun and AFL superstar Isaac Heeney announced his bombshell engagement to partner Steffanie Waters The 29-year-old has fallen short of finals success in recent years after Sydney’s grand final loss in 2024 and missing the eight...

A guide to Tahiti and French Polynesia

With its gorgeous tropical islands, cerulean lagoons and a vibrant, community-oriented culture, French Polynesia is the kind of travel destination daydreams are made of. It’s located in the South Pacific Ocean, about halfway between Australia and...

Holafly review: what are eSIMs, and is Holafly the best provider?

PREPARING for a trip to Southeast Asia recently, I was struck by a thought: how do I use my phone while I'm there? Thankfully, a quick search introduced me to the concept of eSIMs: digital SIM cards specific to the country you're visiting, which...

'I've travelled to 100 countries and this is my favourite destination'

A woman who has travelled to 100 countries revealed that there is one destination above all others that stands out. Marta Luisa García, 52, has spent a lot of her life traversing the globe visiting everywhere from Namibia to the great cities of...

CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER READERS NAME PAUL GAUGUIN CRUISES 'BEST SMALL CRUISE' FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR

NEW YORK, Oct. 7, 2025 -- For the second year in a row, Paul Gauguin Cruises has been voted Best Small Cruise in Condé Nast Traveler's2025 Readers' Choice Awards. French Polynesia's destination expert received the top honor based on more than...

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 –...

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...

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...

French Polynesian politicians' visit to Taiwan irks Beijing envoy

Lixiao Tian, China’s Consul in French Polynesia and French High Commissioner Alexandre Rochatte at a function to celebrate PRC’s anniversary. 20 September 2025 Photo: Haut-Commissariat en Polynésie française China's top diplomat in French...

French Polynesia calls for moratorium on deep sea mining

French Polynesia's President Moetai Brotherson in Honiara for the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting from 8-12 September 2025. Photo: RNZ Pacific / Caleb Fotheringham French Polynesia's president wants Pacific countries to agree to a...

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)...

Sydney superstar Brodie Grundy and long-time partner Rachael Wertheim marry in beautiful wedding in South Australia

Sydney superstar Brodie Grundy and long-time partner Rachael Wertheim have finally tied the knot. After getting engaged at the end of 2023, the happy couple have wedded at a spectacular winery in their home state of South Australia. Grundy and...

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...

To reach an untouched paradise, you need to travel on this unique ship

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Luxury Travel Advisors Reveal the 5 Biggest Travel Trends for 2026

5 Travel Trends That Will Be Huge in 2026 mariusz_prusaczyk - Getty ImagesFor travel lovers, the world awaits like never before, according to the experts at Virtuoso. The global travel agency network, which annually surveys its members, offers its...

5 Travel Trends That Will Be Huge in 2026

For travel lovers, the world awaits like never before, according to the experts at Virtuoso. The global travel agency network, which annually surveys its members, offers its latest look into 2026 and beyond—and it’s a tantalizing one. The...

5 Travel Trends That Will Be Huge in 2026, According to Luxury Travel Advisors

For travel lovers, the world awaits like never before, according to the experts at Virtuoso. The global travel agency network, which annually surveys its members, offers its latest look into 2026 and beyond—and it’s a tantalizing one. The...

Our cruise editor has spent 10 years travelling on 125 ships, now she's revealing which line is best for you

Sometimes the only way to visit remote regions of the world is by cruise ship. So if the seven continents are calling, knowing how to navigate the choice of ships needs serious consideration before splashing the cash. From a first-time cruise to...