Like Fiji, but Aussie-free
I can't work out why Tonga isn't bombarded with Australians. It's so laid back it's almost comatose.
Why you shouldn't relax in paradise
There's much more to do in Pacific island paradises than just lie on a towel.
Trouble in paradise: the 'Friendly Islands' are suffering
Boasting pristine waters teeming with whales and dolphins, and unspoiled scenery dotted with tropical hibiscus and frangipani flowers, Tonga paints a postcard-like Polynesian scene.
A perfect honeymoon? More like paradise lashed
Ringed by coral sand, with a humpback frolicking on the reef just off shore, this is my idea of paradise.
Call of the deep
I'm looking for a song. It isn't music you can download or find in a record store, however. I want to hear a humpback whale singing as he tries to woo a mate.
Best of the Pacific islands: tropical treasures
Craig Tansley tracks down the best of the south Pacific, from whales to beach houses.
Alone in the isle seat
Seeking solitude, Ben Stubbs strikes out in a kayak to find a deserted tropical island in Tonga.
Bones of a great story
Islander folklore hits home when Ben Stubbs stumbles upon evidence of a savage past.
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