Island hopping
Air Pacific, the national carrier of the Fiji Islands, will begin direct flights to Hong Kong twice weekly from December 3. The airline hopes to use Hong Kong as a transit hub for flights from the mainland and Europe down to the tropical archipelago. Hongkongers wishing to indulge in Fiji's deepsea fishing and scuba diving currently have to stop off in Australia. A Boeing 767 aircraft will be used on the new service.
Wild at heart
Next year, marine biologist, diver and adventurer Len Zell will lead a team of scientists and intrepid travellers on a cruise from Cairns, in Australia's Queensland state, up to the Torres Strait, to explore the northern tip of the Great Barrier Reef and nearby uninhabited islands. Leaving on February 4, the 14-day cruise on luxurious diving vessel Spoilsport costs A$6,599 (HK$40,800) per person. Only available to 24 travellers, the package can be booked at wilddiscovery.com.au.
Take the plunge
The Langham Place Samui at Lamai Beach on Thailand's Koh Samui will offer private pool parties when it opens in November.