Fiji to Hong Kong: Isles of Papua, Palau & the Philippines

Lautoka is situated on the western side of Viti Levu, the largest island in Fiji, and just 20 km north of Nadi. The Fiji archipelago lies just to the western side of the International Date Line. Lautoka is Fiji's second largest city. Read more about Lautoka, Fiji

Isla del Espíritu Santo is an uninhabited island in the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez) off the Mexican state of Baja California Sur. Some regard this as the most beautiful island in the Gulf. It lies between Isla Partida to the north, and the city of La Paz on the mainland of Baja California Sur (South Lower California). Read more about Espiritu Santo, Mexico

Santa Ana Island is a raised coral atoll in the Makira-Ulawa Province of the Solomon Islands, east of Papua New Guinea. Port Mary, situated on a small bay of the same name on the SW of the island, is the main town. Each cruise ship Zodiac that arrives at the beach landing is greeted by a fierce “welcoming committee”, composed of local men, masked and mud-smeared, dressed in warrior costumes and brandishing spears, shields, and machetes. Read more about Santa Ana Island, Solomon Islands

Honiara, located on the northern coast of the island of Guadalcanal, is the capital of the Solomon Islands, which lie between Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea. Pijin is the principal language. The climate is tropical, and while the most pleasant time to visit is winter, July to September, the cooling sea breezes temper the humidity and heat along all coasts year-round. Read more about Honiara, Solomon Islands

Gizo is the capital of the Western Province in the Solomon Islands, situated on Ghizo Island, approximately 380 km WNW of the capital Honiara, and is the second largest town in the country. According to local stories the area had a history of head-hunting, so nearby tribes took the unusual step of joining together to obliterate the Gizo tribe. As a result, the land became state-owned and prospered as an administrative and business centre. Read more about Gizo, Solomon Islands

Torokina (‘Little Island’) is a small village at the northern limits of Empress Augusta Bay on the mid-west coast of Bougainville Island, the largest of the Solomon Islands. Bougainville is geographically part of the Solomon Islands archipelago but politically part of Papua New Guinea. The village lies on the coast at Cape Torokina, adjacent to two small islands off-shore. Read more about Torokina, Solomon Islands

Duke of York Island is the largest island of a group of thirteen islands of the same name, located in East New Britain Province of Papua New Guinea. The surrounding islands of New Britain and New Ireland form part of the Bismarck Archipelago. As this name suggests, the islands were annexed as part of German New Guinea in 1884. Read more about Duke of York Islands, Papua New Guinea

Manus Island (Great Admiralty Island) lies 2 degrees south of the Equator in Manus Province, in Papua New Guinea, about 320 km to the N of PNG. Manus is the largest of 18 Admiralty Islands in the Bismarck Archipelago. Most are uninhabited atolls, forming PNG’s smallest province. Read more about Manus Island, Papua New Guinea

Cebu, in the Philippines, is a long narrow island stretching 225 km from north to south, and is surrounded by 167 neighbouring smaller islands. Cebu City, just 500m from the international port, is the main centre of commerce, trade, education and industry in the region. It has all the conveniences of a modern city while also being home to countless white sand beaches and historical sites. Read more about Cebu, Philippines

Borocay is a small island of the Philippines, located approximately 315 km south of Manila. This long (7 km) thin island is a tourist resort, one of the world's top destinations for relaxation. The island has long white talcum-fine beaches that rival many of the world’s best. Read more about Boracay, Philippines

El Nido refers to a small quiet fishing village and a Municipality in the province of Palawan in the Philippines. It lies 420 km SSW of the capital Manilla. El Nido ferry terminal faces a protected bay on the west coast of the island. Read more about El Nido, Philippines