Australia & South Pacific

The South Pacific islands offer tropical weather, beautiful beaches, clear seas and coral reefs, as well as luxury resorts on islands like Fiji, Tahiti, Moorea, Vanuatu, Samoa, and more. Languages, customs, holidays, and culture vary among the Polynesian and Melanesian Islands. Australia features a range of landscapes, climates, cities, beaches, and places to swim, dive, visit wineries, and enjoy cultural festivals.

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