More Mālama options

• Mālama Loko Ea (O'ahu) - help restore a native Hawaiian fishpond.

• Hawaii Legacy Reforestation Initiative (O'ahu) - dedicate and plant a native tree at Gunstock Ranch.

• Battleship Missouri Memorial (O'ahu) - help restore one of the world’s most famous battleships.

• Pacific Whale Foundation (Maui) - help clean up Maui’s coastline.

• Redline Rafting (Maui) - pick up debris from beaches, hiking trails and parks.

• Surfrider Foundation Kaua'i - join a scheduled clean-up or borrow a kit from a participating hotel.

Happy landings

Air New Zealand are operating weekly flights (only 3.5 hours in the air). On arrival, visitors will notice upgrades to the airport - including colourful signage, a new Welcome Desk and various facility improvements. On top of that, cultural performers and live music will be playing. Needless to say, you'll feel at home as soon as you step off the plane.

Island highlights

Situated in the beautiful blue Pacific, Niue is one of the world’s smallest countries situated on one of the largest coral atolls on earth! Crystal clear water is perfect for diving, snorkelling and fishing-all features of a visit to this little island paradise.

Niue is recognised as a fishing paradise. Situated in deep water, the fishing starts as soon as you hit the water. Black, blue and striped Marlin; Skipjack and Yellowfin Tuna; red Bass, Mahimahi, Sailfish, Wahoo and Giant Trevally, amongst many others, are commonly caught.

Experienced fishing operators can take care of all your needs and ensure a safe and enjoyable excursion to suit your requirements.

Niue's whale-watching experience is also world-class. During the whale season (July to September) you can see whales from 100m to shore! As Niue’s surrounding reef quickly drops into the deep blue, whales can be seen as close as 20m to shore in some parts of the island.

Pop into the Visitor Centre

Once checked into your accommodation, relaxed and ready to explore - a great 'first stop' is the recently upgraded Visitor Centre in Alofi (Niue's town centre). The Visitor Centre team can give you all the advice you need, plus there's a well-stocked shop offering souvenirs and local handicrafts.

The Visitors Centre also hires modern mountain bikes of various frames and sizes. Golf Clubs are also available for hire. And while you are there, you can take care of the green fees for the Niue Golf & Sports Club’s well-maintained nine-hole, 2,017m (2,206-yard) par-34 golf course which is just opposite the airport.

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establishment of the park will help to ensure future generations can enjoy our beautiful oceans. At the time of establishment, the size of the zone, relative to the country’s total area, makes it the second-largest marine reserve in the world.

In 2020, Niue became the world’s first whole country to become a Dark Sky Place. It received formal accreditation from the International Dark-Sky Association as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary and International Dark Sky Community, thus covering the whole country with Dark Sky protection and recognition and deeming it a ‘dark sky nation’.

Niue removes pre-departure test

Travel to Niue just became a little easier with the announcement that from 7th February travellers to Niue will no longer be required to carry out a COVID-19 pre-departure test. Travellers will still be required to self-test on Day 1 (RAT) and on Day 3 (PCR at the Niue Hospital Drive Thru).

All other border entry requirements such as a vaccine pass and travel insurance (for non-residents) remain in place. With active reported cases currently at zero, Niue has shown that cases can be managed, and that the pre-departure test requirement can be lifted.

Getting around

Local rental car companies have recently upgraded their fleets and there is a selection of vehicles to suit all requirements.

No crowded roads, no traffic lights and a relaxed pace around the island.

Niue’s main road around the island is a little over 60km (37 miles) and can be cycled though you need to be prepared for the tropical heat. The opportunity is there to cycle around a country and on the way pass 14 safe and colourful villages that welcome tourists to their churches, villages and events.

Check out the recently upgraded Niue website at www.niueisland.com. It features a new Interactive Map with links to all accommodations, eateries, tours, events and attractions.

Arrive as a visitor and leave as a friend. No crime, no traffic and no queues. Relax or explore. Swim, fish and dive in the clearest waters in the pacific. The world’s only Dark Sky Nation welcomes you to the way life used to be; the way life should be.

www.niueisland.com

Samoa

New Cove Villas open at Taumeasina Island Resort

Apia's premier resort has opened a new set of three-bedroom villas as part of its long-term development plan, with the expansion designed to meet growing demand in future.

These beautifully appointed villas are situated on the mainland, just a short stroll across the causeway from the island. They offer amazing ocean views with the resort as their backdrop.

The Cove Villas are the most modern and luxuriously appointed villas at Taumeasina Island Resort, and arguably in the whole of Samoa.

At 140sqm, they are spacious and ideal for families and groups of friends who want a self-contained villa with full facilities. All three bedrooms feature a king-sized bed, which can be split into two single beds, with the master bedroom boasting a stylishly appointed ensuite.

Each villa is equipped with a full-size fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, convection oven, and hot plates. This is ideal for guests who want to do some selfcatering. If not, a buggy is just a call away to transfer guests to one of the restaurants at Taumeasina Island Resort.

Amoa Resort Savai'i bursts back to life

Visitors to Samoa looking for pure relaxation will love the super-relaxed vibe of Savai'i - Samoa's second island. And a great place to base a Savai'i holiday is Amoa Resort on the island's east coast. The resort has reopened and is now in full swing, welcoming guests to its newly opened wing, which features 12 new luxury garden rooms. The new wing complements the existing poolside villas and garden villas, taking the total number of rooms to 27 - all with breezy air conditioning and much-loved outdoor showers. And as a bonus, the new wing offers guests some amazing starry night sky views!