Pacific island home of the last cannibals in paradise
A pilgrimage to a remote ancestral village turns into an adventure and a privilege.
Port Vila, Vanuatu
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The Pacific's unluckiest island? Not anymore
Multimillion-dollar repair and reinvention are returning this jewel of an archipelago to glory.
Nothing can prepare you for the beauty of this natural pool
'Lovely beyond description', these mysterious freshwater swimming pools are cocooned by jewelled rainforest.
Flight test: This is the world's friendliest cabin crew
Luganville's Pekoa Airport is little more than a big tin shed on the tarmac, surrounded by coconut groves and cow paddocks.
Why you need to visit the Pacific paradise on our doorstep
Port Vila is one of the most accessible Pacific paradises close to Australia's shores.
The mysterious Pacific paradise where cannibalism kept going
It's known as being remote and hard to reach yet this fascinating island is worth the effort.
After its worst ever natural disaster, paradise is back
This vibrant island nation is back in business.
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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.
