From the editor’s desk: November 2026

Our cover story on Kavieng explores the art of slowing down, whether it’s swinging from the hammock on the deck of your private overwater bungalow, dozing under a shady tree in the afternoon, or simply enjoying the smell of frangipani lingering in the air.

Writer Marisa Howden ponders the Italian concept of Il dolce far niente, which translates to ‘the sweet art of doing nothing’.

It isn’t about being lazy, she says, but more about savouring the moment, and what better place to do it than on a Kavieng beach or island?

Kavieng’s premier properties, such as Nusa Island Retreat and Lissenung Island Resort, won’t leave you in the lurch either. If you want to get active, they’ll take you diving or snorkelling on reefs, around wrecks and with creatures such as sea turtles. They’ll take you surfing and fishing, point you to village visits and drop you at the local market.

No wonder Kavieng is one of Papua New Guinea’s most popular holiday places.

And it’s easy to get to. Air Niugini flies there from Port Moresby daily.

In Port Moresby, the hotel scene continues to thrive. A number of renovations are in progress at key hotels in the capital, but most recently the hotel scene has been bolstered with the arrival of Sheraton.

The luxury brand launched in PNG with the opening the Sheraton Port Moresby Stanley Hotel and Suites at the Waigani property that was previously branded as the Stanley Hotel and Suites.

Sheraton hotelier Jason Nuell told Paradise: “We see strong opportunity in Port Moresby. Not only as a destination for international travellers, but as a critical hub for business, industry and community connection.”

Travellers will also be interested in our guide to Tokyo, which is one of Air Niugini’s newest destinations, and the review of the outstanding Kokopo Beach Bungalow Resort operated by former Air Niugini CEO Simon Foo and his wife Evelyn.

Paradise continues its comprehensive coverage of rugby league, this time looking at how star PNG Chiefs recruit Jarome Luai is helping the team’s aggressive player chase in the lead up to playing in the Australian National Rugby League in 2028.

Foodies will enjoy our features on PNG coffee, as well as clay-pot cooking with fire at Madang. There’s also a review of the Bacchus Restaurant at Port Moresby’s Airways Hotel.

The restaurant delivers a true fine-dining experience, complete with white linen tablecloths, polished cutlery, a piano player, attentive staff and classic dishes like French onion soup, steak Diane and crepe Suzette. To finish off, Cuban cigars are on offer at the adjacent Havanaba.

Business, books, technology, wine and wellness are just some of the other topics covered in this final issue of 2026. See you again in 2027.

You can read the current issue of Paradise here.

Robert Upe, Editor