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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.

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New Zealand, Air/6 Nights, From $1,499

This off-season package splits a week between Auckland and Christchurch.

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Feature Stories

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.

Changing Lanes

The stylish Aussie city of Melbourne is home to Flinders Quarter—hidden laneways in the midst of a renaissance. Here, 10 addresses worth a look-see.

Across Down Under

A trip on Australia's Indian Pacific is on every train buff's life list. Rey Kirkman of Salem, Ore., took copious notes, so you'll know exactly what to expect.