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Sydney , Australia | Isle Of Pines , New Caledonia | Mystery Island , Vanuatu | Port Vila , Vanuatu | Suva , Fiji Islands | Lautoka , Fiji Islands | Sydney , Australia
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Sydney, Australia
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Circular Quay is where you'll find the Opera House, museums such as the Art Gallery of NSW and some of the best restaurants in the city. A short walk will take you to the historic George Street district, while top-tier shopping can be found in the historical Queen Victoria Building. A 45-minute ferry ride will take you to the heart of Manly Beach when you cruise from Sydney.
Circular Quay is where you'll find the Opera House, museums such as the Art Gallery of NSW and some of the best restaurants in the city. A short walk will take you to the historic George Street district, while top-tier shopping can be found in the historical Queen Victoria Building. A 45-minute ferry ride will take you to the heart of Manly Beach when you cruise from Sydney.
in Sydney
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Circular Quay is the perfect place to start exploring Sydney. You can find the Opera House here, and Harbour Bridge is within walking distance. Stride into one of the many walking and pub tours that leave from here. Just 20 minutes away, you can stretch your legs on the iconic Harbour Bridge walk, the first of its kind in the world.
Get Manly
Bondi Beach gets all the attention, but Manly Beach in the Northern Beaches is a bit more local. The Corso is lined with shops and restaurants, including local favorite, Hugo's. If surfing is your thing, this is the place to be. The walk from Spit Bridge to Manly is a fantastic way to soak in the city's coastline.
Walk Watsons
Hop on the ferry or one of the regular buses that go to Watsons Bay to enjoy the scenic hike around South Head. During your journey, you'll enjoy views of Sydney Harbour, North Head, the historic Hornby Lighthouse and, of course, the sapphire-blue Pacific Ocean. The Gap offers breathtaking views of the sea from the rocky cliffside.
Local Cuisine
With all the water surrounding you, it's no surprise seafood takes center stage on many plates in the city. Head to Sydney Fish Market for giant Sydney Rock oysters or classic fish and ships. Stop into a local pie shop for a traditional Australian meat pie, or explore Sydney's international side with udon or ramen noodles at a Japanese noodle bar, or seek out shrimp dumplings in Chinatown.
Shopping
There are plenty of shopping malls in the heart of the city, including Westfield Mall, Pitt Street Mall and the wonderful Queen Victoria Building, which is now a shopping mall featuring top designers. Seek out cutting boards made from local camphor laurel — they're not only beautiful but also have natural antimicrobial properties. During your Sydney cruise vacation, look for jewelry made from opal, the national gemstone of Australia.
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Isle Of Pines, New Caledonia
YOUR STRESS
Head to Kanumera Bay's turquoise shores and swim with tropical fishes, turtles and stingrays. After soaking up the sun on the beach, marvel at the awe-inspiring stalactites of the Grotte de la Reine Hortense cave — a hideout for the wife of a tribal chief in 1855. Before you leave, grab a hand-carved sandalwood carving at Kuto Bay market, and eat barbecue grilled lobster.
Head to Kanumera Bay's turquoise shores and swim with tropical fishes, turtles and stingrays. After soaking up the sun on the beach, marvel at the awe-inspiring stalactites of the Grotte de la Reine Hortense cave — a hideout for the wife of a tribal chief in 1855. Before you leave, grab a hand-carved sandalwood carving at Kuto Bay market, and eat barbecue grilled lobster.
in Isle Of Pines
Play King of the Island
The hike up to the highest point, Pic N'Ga, takes only an hour. As you walk, catch glimpses native bird life and soak in the perfume of tropical flora. At the summit, your hard work is rewarded with panoramic views of the entire island and the never-ending blue ocean.
Go Au Naturelle
A quick taxi ride will land you at Piscine Naturelle, a natural saltwater lagoon filled with clear blue waters and powder-soft sand. Less crowded than the other areas, these shallow waters are the perfect spot to slow down and take in the natural splendor.
Snorkel Around the Sacred Rock
Snorkel in warm waters in Kanumera Bay during your cruise. You'll come across an ancient sacred rock covered by vegetation. Made from pure limestone, it's passionately protected by the Melanesian people. Swim its circumference, and catch glances of colorful schools of fish passing by.
Local Cuisine
The isle is small but well-prepared for tourists. At Kuto Bay — yet another snorkeling spot — you'll find a small cafe serving island food and drink. Try bougna, an island specialty of fish, chicken or lobster with yams cooked in coconut milk and wrapped in a banana leaf. Bulimes, the local snails, are also a delicacy. Cruise to Isle of Pines and walk along the shores, and you'll pass local-run stalls selling BBQ meat skewers and tasty grilled lobsters.
Shopping
Dotted around the bay areas are little market stalls where you can shop for souvenirs. The Islanders make a fragrant oil from the roots and inner trunk of sandalwood trees, or pick up a pareo — a local sarong — for your beach trips back home.
Mystery Island, Vanuatu
UNPLUG AND UNWIND
On Mystery Island, you can live the simple life. Stroll around the entire island and find your special secluded spot. Go on a hunt for the old military airstrip built during World War II. Melt into a traditional Vanuatu massage right on the beach. Or simply dive into the warm, turquoise waters and make friends with the exotic marine life and coral.
On Mystery Island, you can live the simple life. Stroll around the entire island and find your special secluded spot. Go on a hunt for the old military airstrip built during World War II. Melt into a traditional Vanuatu massage right on the beach. Or simply dive into the warm, turquoise waters and make friends with the exotic marine life and coral.
in Mystery Island
Go on a Coral Safari
Because Mystery Island is so secluded, the coral is exceptionally healthy and the fish plentiful. Whether you are swimming or snorkeling, you'll pass clown fish, parrot fish, barracudas and majestic sea turtles. You might even be lucky enough to glimpse a seahorse.
What's SUP?
Hop on a quick boat ride to the nearby inhabited island of Aneityum for a little adventure. From there, you'll be given a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) and a quick beginner's lesson on how to use it. Enjoy the remainder of your time by SUPing around the lush bay in cool island style.
Embrace the Escape
Unlike most of your other stops, this island is unfrequented and small — give yourself permission to slow down. Take a break from the real world and take in the shimmering turquoise ocean with your Mystery Island cruise. Dig your toes into the white powdery sand, and breathe in the warm, tropical air.
Local Cuisine
The inhabitants of the nearby Aneityum come to the island to prepare food and entertainment for visitors. They serve traditional Vanuatuan food, which is simple and delicious. Cruise to Mystery Island and tuck in to freshly caught grilled lobster for lunch, and treat yourself to island banana pie for dessert.
Shopping
Along the beach, you can find small market stalls set up by locals. They sell postcards, sarongs and traditional trinkets. For a more cultural experience, have your hair braided by one of the local women or enjoy a traditional Vanuatu massage on the beach.
Port Vila, Vanuatu
ECLECTIC ISLAND PARADISE
Small, bustling and surrounded by sky blue waters, Port Vila is the perfect spot to soak up Vanuatu's natural beauty. Learn about the islands' rich history at the Vanuatu Cultural Center, which showcases indigenous artifacts and features exhibitions on the practice of sand drawing. Marvel at rainforest-surrounded waterfalls of Mele Cascades. Or ride a water taxi to nearby Pele Island and soak up the sun on a powdery white beach.
Small, bustling and surrounded by sky blue waters, Port Vila is the perfect spot to soak up Vanuatu's natural beauty. Learn about the islands' rich history at the Vanuatu Cultural Center, which showcases indigenous artifacts and features exhibitions on the practice of sand drawing. Marvel at rainforest-surrounded waterfalls of Mele Cascades. Or ride a water taxi to nearby Pele Island and soak up the sun on a powdery white beach.
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One for the History Books
The history of Port Vila alone is impressive — add that to the story of the entire South Pacific, and you've got the Vanuatu Cultural Center. It houses one of the most extensive collections of South Pacific artifacts on the planet. Outrigger canoes, photos, videos and traditional sand drawing exhibitions await.
Natural Heat Remedy
It gets pretty hot and sticky on a tropical island. Do like the locals do and cool down at the Mele Cascades Waterfall. At 150 feet high, the spray alone is refreshing. A bus ride and a brief walk up the valley gets you to this spectacular feat of nature.
Find the Perfect Hideaway
A quick drive and a water taxi trip will bring you to the tiny Hideaway Island. Jump right in and snorkel in crystal clear waters teeming with rainbows of fish. Jump onboard a Port Vila, Vanuatu cruise to swim to the world's only underwater post office, and post a waterproof postcard to your friends back home.
Local Cuisine
For cheap eats, go to Mama's Market, where you can sample taro root pancakes, Vanuatu French fries — delicious flakes of coconut deep fried and salted to perfection —or traditional lap lap, grated yam and banana cooked with coconut cream in an earthen oven. Or dine al fresco along the waterfront: Modern eateries serve up French-inspired takes on local fish and grass-fed beef, which is some of the world's best.
Shopping
Along Wharf Road in the center of town, you'll see the charming Vanuatu Handicraft Market. Here, local vendors sell authentic Vanuatu wooden carvings, as well as prints and other crafts. If you're looking for something a bit more tailored during your cruise, pop in at the nearby Pandanus shop, which supports local creators.
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Suva, Fiji Islands
SOUL OF FIJI
At the Fiji Museum, stand in awe of regional history in the form of ancient weapons and other archaeological findings. Hike into the emerald green rainforests of Colo-I-Suva and dive into its cool natural pools. Wander among local flora at Thurston Gardens. Catch a spirited rugby game at Albert Park. Or enjoy some air-conditioned shopping at Tappoos, where you'll find everything from international brands to local handicrafts.
At the Fiji Museum, stand in awe of regional history in the form of ancient weapons and other archaeological findings. Hike into the emerald green rainforests of Colo-I-Suva and dive into its cool natural pools. Wander among local flora at Thurston Gardens. Catch a spirited rugby game at Albert Park. Or enjoy some air-conditioned shopping at Tappoos, where you'll find everything from international brands to local handicrafts.
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Into the Jungle
The Colo-I-Suva rainforest will entrance you with its stoic grace. Green branches provide shelter from the sun and a resting place for darting tropical birds. At the end of the path, you'll find a series of natural pools you can daringly jump into using a rope swing. Don't forget to yell "Canonball!" as you splash through its crystal blue surface.
Fiery Feet
On your arrival at the Pacific Harbor arts village, you'll be greeted by beating drums and whistling conch shells. The Beqa Firewalkers brave white-hot coals to tell the story of their ancestors. See acrobatic displays complete with laughter and thrills, and watch locals create traditional handicrafts.
All Things Fiji
All the cultural customs of Fiji will leave you with more questions than answers. Head over to the Fiji Museum for a crash course in all things Fiji with your cruise. With boat building artifacts, war canoes and lessons on the gift-giving customs, you'll quickly become an expert.
Local Cuisine
Suva Municipal Market holds all manner of seasonal tropical fruits, freshly caught fish, spices and exotic vegetables. With fusion dishes from India, China and Japan, you'll find an array of unique flavors to delight any palette. Narrow city streets house tiny aromatic curry shops enticing you with their unique spice mixes. During your Fiji cruise vacation, be sure to try kokoda, the island's equivalent of South America's ceviche, made up of finely chopped raw mahi-mahi fish, dressed with coconut milk and citrus.
Shopping
Take a break from the tropical heat and step into the air-conditioned Tappoo City shopping mall. A mix of high-end stores and everyday shops, it's a shopaholic's island dream. At the Municipal Handicraft Center, find bargains on tapa cloth, jewelry, traditional wood carvings and decorated bowls.
Lautoka, Fiji Islands
YOUR ADVENTURE
Escape the heat with an island tour around the bay. Head out to the remote Mamanuca Islands and snorkel with tropical fishes in the bright blue waters. Feeling adventurous? Join a tour to Nawaka Village to sip on the infamous kava drink and take part in a traditional dance. Or walk through the Garden of the Sleeping Giant and stop to smell the Asian orchids.
Escape the heat with an island tour around the bay. Head out to the remote Mamanuca Islands and snorkel with tropical fishes in the bright blue waters. Feeling adventurous? Join a tour to Nawaka Village to sip on the infamous kava drink and take part in a traditional dance. Or walk through the Garden of the Sleeping Giant and stop to smell the Asian orchids.
in Lautoka
Dance With the Locals
Take a tour to Nawaka Village for a cultural experience unlike any other. Feel the passion in the footsteps of the local warrior's dance, and join in the fun by learning the Ta Ra La. Sip on the famous kava drink, produced from the kava root, with mild relaxation effects.
Visit the Sleeping Giants
Raymond Burr, a late American actor, kept a magical garden of orchids and sleeping giants. A dazzling two thousand varietals of Asian orchids and Cattleya hybrids, all perfectly maintained, await you. Walk through the gentle gardens and bubbling fountains and spot the hidden sleeping giant statues.
Local Cuisine
Fijian food is founded on sweet potato, rice, cassava, coconut — and of course, fresh fish. Try kokoda, the Pacific answer to ceviche, with raw mahi-mahi dressed in a sauce of coconut cream, chilies and lemon or lime juice. To round off your meal, indulge in a cocktail made with the award-winning Bounty rum, distilled from sugar freshly produced by the local sugar mill.
Shopping
Lautoka market is bustling with life and trade. Feel the pulse of the city as you shop for a special keepsake. From traditional Tapa cloth paintings to handmade wood-carved turtles, you'll find something unique. Don't forget to sample some sugary goodness directly from the sugar mill.
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Sydney, Australia
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The Blue Mountains, just an hour west of central Sydney, feel like they're world away from the hustle and bustle of the city. With more than 1 million hectares of forests, cliffs, canyons, caves and waterfalls — and plenty of walking paths to take you there — this is one of the best day trips Sydney has to offer. Quaint towns such as Katoomba stand in stark contrast to iconic landmarks such as the Three Sisters, the towering rock formation overlooking the valley.
The Blue Mountains, just an hour west of central Sydney, feel like they're world away from the hustle and bustle of the city. With more than 1 million hectares of forests, cliffs, canyons, caves and waterfalls — and plenty of walking paths to take you there — this is one of the best day trips Sydney has to offer. Quaint towns such as Katoomba stand in stark contrast to iconic landmarks such as the Three Sisters, the towering rock formation overlooking the valley.
in Sydney
Go in Circles
Circular Quay is the perfect place to start exploring Sydney. You can find the Opera House here, and Harbour Bridge is within walking distance. Stride into one of the many walking and pub tours that leave from here. Just 20 minutes away, you can stretch your legs on the iconic Harbour Bridge walk, the first of its kind in the world.
Get Manly
Bondi Beach gets all the attention, but Manly Beach in the Northern Beaches is a bit more local. The Corso is lined with shops and restaurants, including local favorite, Hugo's. If surfing is your thing, this is the place to be. The walk from Spit Bridge to Manly is a fantastic way to soak in the city's coastline.
Walk Watsons
Hop on the ferry or one of the regular buses that go to Watsons Bay to enjoy the scenic hike around South Head. During your journey, you'll enjoy views of Sydney Harbour, North Head, the historic Hornby Lighthouse and, of course, the sapphire-blue Pacific Ocean. The Gap offers breathtaking views of the sea from the rocky cliffside.
Local Cuisine
With all the water surrounding you, it's no surprise seafood takes center stage on many plates in the city. Head to Sydney Fish Market for giant Sydney Rock oysters or classic fish and ships. Stop into a local pie shop for a traditional Australian meat pie, or explore Sydney's international side with udon or ramen noodles at a Japanese noodle bar, or seek out shrimp dumplings in Chinatown.
Shopping
There are plenty of shopping malls in the heart of the city, including Westfield Mall, Pitt Street Mall and the wonderful Queen Victoria Building, which is now a shopping mall featuring top designers. Seek out cutting boards made from local camphor laurel — they're not only beautiful but also have natural antimicrobial properties. During your Sydney cruise vacation, look for jewelry made from opal, the national gemstone of Australia.
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