From staying in an upcycled train carriage to signing a tourist pledge,these nations and operators prove there’s no single approach for protecting the planet.
With more than 300 islands,aqua lagoons,a pristine reef system and overwater bungalows,Palau has been touted as a Maldives right on our doorstep.
Damien Parer shot footage that won Australia’s first Academy Award,but few visit the site of the bloody battle where he was killed.
With supreme diving,a national karaoke obsession and restaurants that will cook your daily catch for a “corkage” fee,it’s easy to fall for this tiny island nation.
Look beyond the usual destinations and you’ll find outstanding countries that offer something different,and may well be bargain-priced and uncrowded too.
Lee Atkinson faces her underwater fears swimming with sharks and jellyfish in Palau,one of the world's most beautiful underwater destinations.
A virtually untouched series of limestone islands is now easy for Australians to reach,writes David Barbeler.
Palau,a nation of sparsely populated Pacific islands surrounded by turquoise waters teeming with fish and giant clams,is so obscure most people must scour a map to find it. But with a crop of high-end resorts coming up,the islands may soon become a luxury tourist hotspot.