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Home » Australia & Pacific

Ultimate Australia & Pacific Travel Guide

The vastness of the Pacific Ocean is dotted with remote islands that are the stuff of dreams and while down under, Australia and New Zealand are unmatched in their melange of indigenous culture, wildlife, ethereal forests, snow-capped mountains, dynamic cities, reefs, and deserts.

This Australia & Pacific Travel Guide is your go-to hub of information to plan a trip to the continent through detailed itineraries and guides that come from personal experience.  Find out everything you need to know before you go.

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Top 10 Things To Do In New Zealand’s South Island

New Zealand
The South Island, massive, dramatic, wild, and epic, is New Zealand’s adventure capital. From pancake‑layered rocks and fjord cruises to...
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12 Can’t-Miss Things To Do In Cairns Australia

Australia
The home to the greatest scuba diving and snorkeling spot in all the world, the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns...
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2 Day Sydney Itinerary – How To Make The Most Of It

Australia
Sydney is a place like no other in the World. With only 2 days to give this beautiful city,...
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The Best Bora Bora Resort For Your Dream Vacation

French Polynesia
You’ve decided to visit Bora Bora’s pristine paradise – the stuff of which dreams are made. Good choice! Miles...
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One-Click Guide For How To Get To Rangiroa From Tahiti And Other Islands

French Polynesia
Rangiroa is the largest coral atoll in French Polynesia, and the second-largest in the world. It’s a stunner of...
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Best Beaches Of Tahiti Revealed In All Of French Polynesia

French Polynesia
French Polynesia is scattered with dreamy locations. With over 100 islands located in the French overseas territory – including...
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Your Guide To How Much For A Trip To Bora Bora

French Polynesia
When it comes to an idyllic island destination, it doesn’t get much better than Bora Bora – a tiny...
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Best Time To Go To Tahiti

French Polynesia
Tahiti and French Polynesia comprise a literal paradise on earth. Here you’ll find a rainbow of beaches – black,...
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What You Need To Know About the Airport in Bora Bora

French Polynesia
Your first experience of any destination is usually the airport. While all airports can vary greatly from each other,...
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A Beginner’s Guide To How To Get To Bora Bora

French Polynesia
The beauty of a vacation in Bora Bora is the remoteness of the location. Tucked away in the Society...
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Best Time To Travel To Bora Bora: A Seasonal Guide

French Polynesia
Few island destinations can match the sheer tropical paradise of Bora Bora. This palm-studded, sand-fringed island in the South...
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Tahiti vs Bora Bora – What Are The Differences and Which Is Better

French Polynesia
If you ever find yourself in the enviable position of having to decide between Tahiti versus Bora Bora, you’ll...
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French Polynesia Rangiroa Pensions – Where To Stay Guide

French Polynesia
The easy thing to do is deciding what to do when going to Rangiroa in French Polynesia (diving of...
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Best Pension In Fakarava

French Polynesia
When planning your trip to French Polynesia, you’ll be faced with the challenging task of picking from the 118...
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How To Travel Bora Bora On A Budget – Tips To Keep Bora Bora Trip Costs Low

French Polynesia
Bora Bora is the stuff of glossy magazines, Kardashian episodes, fancy honeymoons, and of course overwater bungalows.  It’s got...
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Le Meridien Bora Bora Overwater Bungalow And Resort Review

French Polynesia
When you think about tropical paradises, you think palms trees, crashing waves, and everlasting sunsets.  Another that’s the epitome...
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The Islands Of Tahiti Travel Guide – What You Need To Know For French Polynesia

French Polynesia
With 118 islands scattered across the South Pacific in 5 distinct archipelagos, a trip to French Polynesia is a...
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An Epic 2 Week Islands Of Tahiti Itinerary | French Polynesia

French Polynesia
Shimmering in infinite shades of blue are intertwined peaks and lush landscapes of green where 5 distinct island chains...
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Islands Of Tahiti Packing List – French Polynesia including Bora Bora, Rangiroa, And Fakarava

French Polynesia
With your dream vacation booked to French Polynesia in the South Pacific, you’ll feel like your trip can’t come...
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Best Places To Stay In New Zealand With Hilton Hotels

New Zealand
Are you planning a trip to one of the most amazing places to travel to and looking for the...
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Where To Stay In Queenstown – Budget To Luxury

New Zealand
When you think about planning your trip to the South Island of New Zealand, you will undoubtedly be starting...
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Black Water Rafting In Waitomo New Zealand – A Review

New Zealand
New Zealand has an overwhelming amount of adrenaline activities but if there’s one that’s truly unique to the country,...
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Tongariro Alpine Crossing Hiking Guide – Shuttle, What To Expect, What To Pack

New Zealand
The awesome power of mother earth is seen on full display along the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.  There will be...
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5 Tasty New Zealand Souvenirs You Have To Buy Before You Leave

New Zealand
After you’ve spent all those weeks in the beautiful country, you’re naturally going to start to think about what...
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