Apia, Samoa
Apia is a natural harbour, on Opolu island, one of the Samoa islands. Apia is the largest city and the capital of Samoa. Exept the modern city, still exists the small village of Apia, with the local inhabitants that are living according to their traditional customs.
Benoa (Bali)
Benoa in Bali is a popular coastal area known for its calm beaches and luxurious tourist facilities. It is an ideal destination for relaxation, water sports, and boat excursions. Benoa offers a variety of restaurants, hotels, and shops, and serves as a starting point for exploring nearby Bali attractions. Its easy access and peaceful atmosphere make it popular among families and travelers seeking tranquility.
Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Bora Bora island is a piece of paradise, an ideal destination for romantic souls. The island is surrounded by a coral reef, which creates a lagoon with calm, shallow, light blue waters. Slopes with rich tropical vegetation, valleys full of flowers and blossoms of hibiscus and palm trees swaying in the wind. Discover the beauty of the island, such as Mount Otemanou, one of the two picks of an extinct volcano that looks like a castle and touches the clouds.
Cairns, Australia
The tropical island of Cairns is a favorite holiday destination and offers some of the most beautiful and exciting attractions in Australia. The golden sandy beaches nearby to intact tropical forests and the Great Barrier Reef located in a distance less than one hour, make Cairns a place that has it all!
Cooktown, Australia
One of Australia’s most historically significant townships and the remote, unspoilt beauty of Cape York Peninsula.Cooktown provides something for everyone, it is a wonderful untouched paradise where you can immerse yourself. Fish with the locals down at Fisherman’s wharf, once one of the busiest ports in Queensland during the Gold rush.
Darwin
Darwin is the capital city of the Northern Territory, Australia. Situated on the Timor Sea, Darwin has a population of 127,532, making it by far the largest and most populated city in the sparsely populated Northern Territory. It is the smallest and most northerly of the Australian capital cities, and acts as the Top End's regional centre. Darwin has grown from a pioneer outpost and small port into one of Australia's most modern and multicultural cities.
Lautoka, Fiji
Lautoka is the second largest city in Fiji, located on the western side of Viti Levu island. It is known as the “Sugar City,” since its economy has long been based on sugarcane plantations and a large sugar mill. The city has an important port that serves both trade and cruise ships, while its wide streets, markets, and tropical atmosphere give it a distinctive character. Lautoka also serves as a gateway to the Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands, combining economic activity with tourism appeal.
Honiara, Solomon Islands
December is an ideal time to visit Honiara, as it is one of its warmest months, and you’ll be able to enjoy the atmosphere of the Solomon Islands.
Honiara is the capital of the Solomon Islands. This South Pacific port city is filled with tons of opportunities to immerse yourself in Polynesian culture and learn about its ties to World War II. It remains largely untouched, leaving much of its natural beauty for you to discover. Honiara is perfect if you’re looking to get active with exciting outdoor activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving, hiking, kayaking, fishing, surfing, and/or birdwatching. Plus, with so many wonderful resorts and postcard-like scenery, you can easily plan a romantic getaway to this destination.
Komodo, Indonesia
The island is famous not only for its heritage of convits but also for the unique fauna which roam it.The komodo dragon the world's largest living lizard,takes its name from the island.
Komodo is one of the 17,508 islands that make up the Republic of Indonesia.The island is particularly nutable as the natural habitat of the Komedo dragon,the largest lizard on earth and consequently named after the island.Komodo Island has a surface area of 390km and a permanent population of over 2.000.
Papeete (Tahiti French Polynesia)
Papeete is the capital of Tahiti and the administrative center of French Polynesia. Located on the island’s northern coast, it is the heart of the region’s political, economic, and cultural life. The city has a busy harbor serving both commercial vessels and cruise ships, and it is famous for its colorful markets where visitors can find local products, pearls, and tropical fruits. Papeete is also known for its vibrant nightlife, gastronomy, and cultural events, serving as the gateway for travelers exploring the islands of French Polynesia.
Suva, Fiji
Suva is the capital and main port of Fiji. In the city center stands the building of the Old Parliament. The library of the city, which was built in 1909, is a sample of colonial architecture. You must visit the Museum of Fiji,in Therston Gardens, where is exhibited a collection of Fijian artworks, the largest one worldwide. In Suva there are many parks with local species of flora of the South Pacific area.
Port Vila, Vanuatu
There are 83 exotic islands that make up the amazing archipelago of Vanuatu. The Port Vila, the capital of the Efate island, is the heart of the all area. It is a place of extraordinary natural beauty and live ancient traditions of the first inhabitants. Cool off with a shower under waterfalls, enjoy a snack with fresh fruit or relax in the shade of a "banian" tree and feel like the happiest man on earth.
Luganville, Vanuatu
Luganville is the second largest city in Vanuatu. Is one of Vanuatu's busiest ports, especially as a transshipment point for copra and cacao. Luganville has changed with the expansion of businesses and shops in the town. Luganville has a main market place in town - and several small markets around town - which are popular with inexpensive local foods, fruits, vegetables and drinks. There are a small number of legal firms and real estate agencies in town.
International Dateline
The International Date Line (IDL) is an imaginary line on the surface of the Earth, that runs from the north to the south pole and demarcates one calendar day from the next. It passes through the middle of the Pacific Ocean, roughly following the 180° longitude but it deviates to pass around some territories and island groups.
The International Date line is on the opposite side of the Earth to the Prime Meridian. The Prime Meridian helps to define Universal Time and is the meridian from which all other time zones are calculated. The International Date Line and the moving point of midnight separate the two calendar days that are current somewhere on Earth.
