Vanuatu
A three-hour flight to an island showed me I’d been doing holidays wrong
I was overdue for a break and needed some rest and relaxation. Instead I did the exact opposite – an action-packed itinerary that revitalised me.
- Kate Aubusson
Hotels reopenings help Pacific paradise bounce back after natural disaster
A wave of hotel reopenings is driving recovery across the island nation of Vanuatu following a devastating earthquake.
- Julietta Jameson
The highlights of cruising the South Pacific aren’t always the islands
A cruise to the islands of this region fulfils every fantasy of tropical paradise. But not all ports are equal, so choose your excursions wisely.
- Julie Miller
How does Vanuatu compare with holiday favourite Fiji? I found out
Having visited Fiji countless times, I was keen to see the difference between the two Pacific nations – and there were some notable distinctions.
- Sheriden Rhodes
Close to Australia, but Pacific paradise still feels like a secret
Off- the-beaten-track places are harder to find than ever, particularly when you can fly straight there, but Espiritu Santo is one of them.
- Craig Tansley
- ★★★★½
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On board Qantas’ new route to Pacific paradise
It’s the first time the Flying Kangaroo has flown to Vanuatu since carrying troops and freight during World War II.
- Sheriden Rhodes
This tiny strip of sand in the Pacific is what dreams are made of
More than 35 years after a failed attempt to visit Mystery Island, I finally made it – only to find it’s not so mysterious.
- Craig Platt
The dish from a cuisine that’s unfairly ignored in Australia (and by me)
This dish comes from an overlooked region with a rich bounty of fresh produce from both land and sea, not to mention a variety of influences from countries near and far.
- Ben Groundwater
Best short-haul holiday destinations: Port Vila, Vanuatu
Tiny Port Vila, with a population just over 61,000, has come of age. The capital of Vanuatu is home to chic restaurants, bars and gourmet produce outlets.
- Craig Tansley
- ★★★ ½
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Airline review: Virgin’s extra legroom seats are a bargain on this route
This flight to an island paradise features Virgin’s cheapest upgrade to ‘Economy X’ at just $33.
- Angela Saurine