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Destinations: Australia & South Pacific

Paradise for All

Honeymooners have long laid claim to the dreamy islands of French Polynesia. But Josh Rottenberg finds that rental bungalows on Moorea and Tahiti are giving families their own sweet taste of paradise.

Feature Stories

Australia's Great Barrier Reef Made Easy

How to have a swimmingly good time in the world's most sprawling reef system, and why you'll want to go soon.

New Zealand by Camper Van

With 4,000-foot cliffs and landscapes straight out of the movies, New Zealand's South Island may just tempt you to stay for good.

What $100 Buys in Queenstown

When you're done testing your extreme-sports limits in this New Zealand town—a little canyon swinging, anyone?—you can scavenge for some equally quirky local souvenirs.

Scouting Report 2008

Our third-annual rundown of the best new places—like Purnululu National Park, Australia—as determined by people lucky enough to have exploration be part of their job description.