Playgrounds in the tropics
Keep the kids amused and intrigued with some thrill-seeking fun in places you'll reach before you hear the first 'are we there yet?'.
Battle of the beaches
Direct flights are driving prices down as resorts compete for Australian business, writes Jane E. Fraser.
No locks, no keys, no shoes
Louise Southerden enjoys the rustic luxury of a French billionaire's eco-friendly retreat.
Moorings, Vanuatu review: The Canny Traveller
David Whitley relaxes at Vanuatu's best-kept secret for chic, budget accommodation in the perfect spot.
Go boldly beyond the reef
Australians seeking adventure are increasingly being drawn to the shores of our near neighbours.
The Canny Traveller: eating in Vanuatu
David Whitley finds advantages in playing the guinea pig at a restaurant in Vanuatu.
Rumble in the jungle
Louise Southerden finds it's a fight with nature just to get near a volcano.
Lured by the bungalow life
Boutique development is helping Vanuatu attract bumper tourist numbers, writes Louise Southerden.
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Closer to Australia than Fiji and a favourite with cruise ships and families, there are adventure and cultural experiences in abundance across this archipelago of 83 islands. Malekula is the island to explore traditional customs, while the largest island, Espiritu Santo, offers world-class underwater activities and beautiful white-sand beaches. Tanna offers an opportunity to get up close with a live volcano.
