We’ve got a few diamonds in the rough scattered amongst this week’s Destination Wrap, so you can stay well informed and hopeful at the same time.

We apologise for any spelling errors in this week’s Destination Wrap. An unhealthy obsession with the café next door has led to Travel Weekly’s editorial team developing some extreme coffee shakes.

The crew of PO’s Pacific Dawn have embarked on a daring rescue mission. Such bravery hasn’t been seen by Travel Weekly since our intern offered to clean out the office fridge.

It’s been argued that Travel Weekly’s destination wrap is the next best thing to going on holiday. Unless, of course, you hate reading.

New Cal Tourism’s Bastille Festival opening last night had quite the impact on Travel Weekly’s roving reporter, who now speaks fluent French.

If we were rating the rosé and macaroons alone, we’d give this hotel five stars. The hangover, however, wouldn’t rate anywhere near as highly.

In between endless serves of sashimi, bougna and madeleine cakes, Travel Weekly managed to grill a bunch of travel professionals on what they thought of New Cal Tourism’s rendez-vous.

Travel Weekly’s junior reporter happens to be off to New Cal tomorrow, and has been studying Marie Kondo’s folding technique in anticipation.

Struggling to meet your sales targets for the month? Read this and get the kick-start you so desperately need.

With natural and cultural attractions on offer all year round in New Caledonia, the hardest part for travellers planning a trip will be picking a time.

Immense coral reefs, kaori rainforest and a heart-shaped mangrove are just some of the sights that tantalise travellers in New Caledonia.

For a tropical dose of French culture much closer to home, Australian holiday-makers ought to consider a trip to New Caledonia.