Flood chaos in Fiji as cyclone nears

FIJI is battling heavy flooding that has caused fatalities and may be exacerbated by a tropical cyclone that formed yesterday. ''There are thousands of people in evacuation shelters, many of whom had to leave their homes quickly,'' the government said yesterday.

Fiji for the Rest of Us

Many Fiji resorts have a secret of sorts: a two-tier system with private cabanas for well-heeled travelers but also shared dorm rooms, a sort of youth hostel.

Frugal Traveler Blog: Fiji for the Rest of Us

Many Fiji resorts have a secret of sorts: a two-tier system with private cabanas for well-heeled travelers but also shared dorm rooms for those on a budget.

Imagine if Slim Dusty had an afro?

Sports journalist Rohan Welsh goes behind the scenes at Honiara as a guest of Australian Rugby Union.

Sailing Away: Dana Point Boaters from San Clemente Prepare for the Adventure of a Lifetime

The screeching sounds emitted by a box-sealing tape dispenser fade into memory as the last contents of the San Clemente house are packed and stored. The home is ready for a renter to move in. The boat and all of its systems have been checked and rechecked. Provisions stowed and logged.