Even better, the Solomon Islands' reputation as an uncrowded oasis means you can enjoy these secluded beaches without worrying about competing for space on the sand. For a day spent swimming in ...

Clay-painted warriors have been eyeing my boat as it approaches Rendova Island in the western Solomon Islands and now ... Sitting on Castaway’s peaceful beach it’s hard to imagine such violence.

The "mega" coral is 112-feet wide, 105-feet long and 18-feet high, making it larger than a blue whale, the world's largest animal.