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While Atiu lacks the lagoons of Rarotonga or Aitutaki, there are aqua treats on hand.

Just 500 visitors a year: No overtourism at this Pacific paradise

Atiu's the third most visited island of the Cooks, but you'll still be one of only 500 tourists each year.

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Boracay was named the world's most beautiful island in 2012.

Is the 'new' Boracay worth returning to?

Boracay had become an insanely overdeveloped tourist trap; now it's back, and it's better.

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The pool at Pullman Nadi Bay Resort & Spa.

Review: Fiji's tourist town first five-star resort

The Pullman Nadi Bay Resort and Spa is the first five-star hotel in the Fijian tourism town of Nadi.

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Balcony of Collette Dinnigan-designed penthouse at Bannisters by the Sea.

Why Rick Stein fell in love with Mollymook

He could just about 'weep' with appreciation for its pristine, uncrowded beauty. And then there are the fish.

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Hawaii-based artist Erin Ibarra has gone from "chalkboard queen" to painting a 24-floor mural for the Waikiki ...

USA, Hawaii: Waikiki Beachcomber's elevator flower art

You've heard of elevator music, now see dazzling elevator art.

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The lagoon, Rarotonga Cook Islands.

Beyond the lagoon on a bicycle

Rural Rarotonga is another world.

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Malolo Island Resort, Fiji.

The island holiday where parents can actually unwind

Relax poolside sans phone and let the kids get a feel for another simpler way of life.

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Sunrise at Fays Bay, Rottnest Island.

Where to see Australia's famous quokkas

Head west for Island life that is remote and pristine.

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Manarai Beach Club at Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort.

Nusa Dua gets fresh new vibes with cool beach front resort

Everyone's excited about Nusa Dua's cool new beachfront-bar vibe.

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A one-bedroom villa at Six Senses Fiji.

Hotel review: Six Senses Fiji

If there's a paradise on earth, this surely could have an excellent tilt at the title.

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One Foot Island, in the Cook Islands, where coconut trees form a ragged fringe above pristine beaches and swirling blue ...

The world's 15 best holiday islands named

Show off your tan on Hvar, marvel at chilly pinnacles on Skye or fulfil your castaway fantasies on Cayo Rico.

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The Viking Sun ship near Bora Bora, Society Islands, French Polynesia.

Cruising Tahiti with a taste of Scandi

Embrace your inner Scandinavian on a cruise through French Polynesia. It's time to embrace your inner Scandinavian.

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