SOUTH PACIFIC | FRENCH POLYNESIA

Fiji: Beauty, warm waters and a range of lodgings

12:11 PM PDT, May 16, 2008 , By Amanda Jones

Though the island group is uncluttered, recent development has now put it on the discerning traveler's list.

YOUR SCENE | EDITOR'S CHOICE

Many shades of blue water in Bora-Bora

06:06 PM PDT, September 09, 2008 , From The Los Angeles Times

TRAVEL NEWS & TIPS

Airlines' fees for surfboards are dinging surfers

10:06 AM PDT, August 22, 2008 , By Peter Pae

Carriers are charging as much as $300 a board, leaving some wave riders grounded.

18 suicides reported in national parks this year

10:27 AM PDT, July 01, 2008 , From the Associated Press

The reasons for choosing such locales in which to end one's life vary: convenience, accessibility, beauty, remoteness, the link to nature. Park employees are often taught to look for certain signs.

GREEN TRAVEL

Thailand to Costa Rica: Eco-resorts around the world

01:54 PM PDT, May 27, 2008 , By Laurie Winer

Who says you can't have a little luxury while reducing your carbon footprint?

SOUTH PACIFIC

Planning your trip to Fiji

12:19 PM PDT, May 16, 2008 , By Amanda Jones

SOUTH PACIFIC

Moderately priced resorts amid Fiji's extravagant beauty

12:18 PM PDT, May 16, 2008 , By Vani Rangachar

The Nanuya Island and Octopus resorts fit this traveler's budget.

TRAVEL INSIDER

Innocent gestures can translate poorly, traveler warns

10:33 AM PDT, April 17, 2008 , By William Ecenbarger

A cultural minefield awaits the untutored globe-trotter.

TRAVEL NEWS | AIRPORTS + AIRLINES

Virgin's Richard Branson gives L.A.-Sydney fliers a fare deal

03:20 PM PDT, April 01, 2008 , By Peter Pae

The founder, who owns Virgin Atlantic and Virgin America airlines, unveils a new carrier. V Australia, whose fares will be hundreds less than the competition.

Australia luring Californians with Aussie Week

03:29 PM PST, February 28, 2008 , By Rosemary McClure