In one of her last acts as US ambassador,Caroline Kennedy has sealed a deal to safeguard at-risk South Pacific cultural relics and artefacts.
“Just when we think there is nothing left to discover on planet Earth,we find a massive coral … pulsing with life and colour,” said explorer-in-residence Enric Sala.
These South Pacific destinations allow you to avoid other tourists and live like a local – without breaking the bank.
Anyone who doubts Australia and China are in what Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong called a “permanent contest” in the Pacific needs to think again.
On this remote Solomon island,tradition is etched as deeply as tribal tattoos,and ancient shell money holds more value than any paper or plastic.
Anthony Albanese has locked in support for a far-ranging Pacific policing pact designed to counter China’s growing security presence in the region.
Our roaming reporters check their notepads,sharing secret addresses and perennial favourites from their past year of travel.
Upon arrival we are informed that 100 bags were offloaded prior to departure,including mine.
Currently the foreign minister,Jeremiah Manele has pledged to continue the Pacific Island nation’s foreign policy that made it grow close to China.
Manasseh Sogavare,who alarmed Australian officials by aligning his nation closer to Beijing,will not run for another term as Solomon Islands prime minister.
The best places to go are the ones other visitors don’t even know about.