Kerry Purnell

Dreaming of Tahiti but can’t stomach those $3,000 flights? We get it! The good news is there’s a clever way to reach this South Pacific paradise for a fraction of the cost — and it comes with a bonus stop in the stunning Cook Islands. With a mix of Jetstar sales, Qantas points, and a little flexibility, you can hop from Australia to Tahiti for less than most people spend on a weekend getaway. Here’s exactly how we did it — step by step! Here’s how we did it — and how you can too! 💸 Step 1:...

On our way to Tahiti, we spent one incredibly relaxing week in Rarotonga, the main island of the Cook Islands — and it turned out to be the perfect stopover. We didn’t plan much for this leg of our trip, and honestly, that was part of the charm. Most days were spent snorkelling straight off the beach, floating in turquoise lagoons, and soaking up the sunshine with a good dose of doing absolutely nothing. It was exactly what we needed between flights and adventures. What We Did (and Didn’t Do)...

Beautiful Bora Bora Is it possible to do Bora Bora on a budget? The short answer: yes! But it won’t look exactly like the Bora Bora...