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Known as a playground for the rich and famous, this beautiful island in French Polynesia offers white sandy beaches, lush tropical valleys and crystal-clear water.

Known as a playground for the rich and famous, this beautiful island in French Polynesia offers white sandy beaches, lush tropical valleys and crystal-clear water.

Set your watch to island time in French Polynesia’s most populated archipelago, where emerald mountains tumble down to palm-fringed beaches and pristine lagoons.

Gaze in awe at towering fig trees or find tranquility amid the ferns in this heritage-listed garden, which also features a zoo that showcases native and exotic wildlife.

Breathtaking landscapes, uninhabited wilderness areas, laid-back towns and thrilling outdoor adventures draw visitors to the northernmost region of Western Australia.

Explore the stretch of beach where the Kimberley region meets the Indian Ocean and watch a dazzling sunset over the gentle waves.

Walk or bike through native scrubland, visit the botanic gardens or stand on the lookout for spectacular views over the city skyline, river and bay.

Step back in time into the ancient rainforest of North Queensland, pole feed a crocodile and be dazzled by tropical wildlife at this animal sanctuary.

Spend some quality time with big cats, giraffes, red pandas and white-cheeked gibbons at New Zealand’s oldest zoo.

Spend some quality time with big cats, giraffes, red pandas and white-cheeked gibbons at New Zealand’s oldest zoo.

Rent an SUV and set up camp on a near-deserted beach, walk coastal tracks to spot large marine creatures and explore World War II and Aboriginal relics.

Nature experiences abound in this city surrounded by harbors and rain forest. Go island hopping, dine out on the water or peer into the crater of a volcano.

Wander through the same rain forests as Sumatran tigers and watch giant pandas play at this award-winning zoo.

Wander through the same rain forests as Sumatran tigers and watch giant pandas play at this award-winning zoo.

Spend some quality time with big cats, giraffes, red pandas and white-cheeked gibbons at New Zealand’s oldest zoo.

Visit the Tuamotu archipelago to explore one of the world’s largest atolls and experience spectacular dives, shop for black pearls, taste local wine and relax. 

Watch seals play with their trainers, sharks swim above your head and dolphins jump out of the water at this award-winning marine park.

Spend some quality time with big cats, giraffes, red pandas and white-cheeked gibbons at New Zealand’s oldest zoo.

Wander through the same rain forests as Sumatran tigers and watch giant pandas play at this award-winning zoo.

Rainforests, reefs, grasslands and outback: this part of Australia is a fascinating place of diverse natural attractions and cultural gems.

Watch seals play with their trainers, sharks swim above your head and dolphins jump out of the water at this award-winning marine park.

Wombats, wallabies and echidnas abound in this pristine island wilderness. Its beaches are long and secluded, its waters azure and its history fascinating.