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Beyond Singapore and Dubai: The hottest new stopover destinations

Fiji, Ho Chi Minh and even Colombo in Sri Lanka are some of the more exotic hotspots to break up your long-haul journey.

  • by Sheriden Rhodes
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This beautifully landscaped brainteaser is best capped with some pineapple sorbet.

10 great things in Hawaii that most Aussie visitors miss

It’s not all sunsets, swims and mai tais. Dig a bit deeper to discover Hawaii’s rich culture, history and local hangouts.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
Diamond Head, the spectacular volcanic crater near Waikiki Beach.

The must-do highlights of Honolulu in three days

How to make the most of a brief trip of stopover in Hawaii, with a list of activities from early morning to late evening.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
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Hawaii's best places to eat and drink by Kristie Kellahan
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Hawaii’s best places to eat and drink

Visitors used to come to Hawaii for the beautiful beaches, not the food. Now, the culinary scene is booming.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
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Sunrise over the pool at Halekulani resort.

The best places to stay in Hawaii

Most visitors stay close to the action in Waikiki resorts, while some venture to Oahu's quieter North Shore or neighbouring islands of Maui, Kauai and the Big Island.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
Lap up the sights, sounds and sunsets of Oahu's world-famous Waikiki Beach.

The best times to visit Hawaii

Hawaii only has two seasons: summer and winter. But with consistent temperatures throughout the year, there's never a bad time to visit.

  • by Sheriden Rhodes
Exploring Mauna Loa is a bit like walking on the moon.

20 things that will surprise first-time visitors to Hawaii

One thing to know is that Hawaiians don’t all wear Hawaiian shirts. They don’t even call them that.

  • by Sheriden Rhodes
Kualoa Ranch provided the dinosaur-sized backdrop for Jurassic Park.

Preserving Hawaii's real-life Jurassic Park

Kualoa Ranch provided the dinosaur-sized backdrop for Jurassic Park, Jumanji, Godzilla, 50 First Dates and hundreds of other movies and TV shows.

  • by Katrina Lobley
"Search for Snoopy, a Peanuts Adventure" is an interactive, "immersive" attraction that takes visitors into eight neighbourhoods where characters including Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, Peppermint Patti, Schroeder and of course Snoopy like to hang out.

Peanuts Adventure, Honolulu: New Snoopy and Charlie Brown attraction

Adults who grew up with the Peanuts comic strip and chuckled at the wry humour and kids who adore a certain floppy-eared beagle will love the new attraction at Honolulu's retail paradise, the Aloha Moana Centre.

  • by Caroline Gladstone