AUSTRALIA Geographically isolated for millions of years, Australia’s scenery and wildlife is like that of nowhere else on the planet. And its unique culture is no different—at once youthful and ancient, Australia simultaneously honors its deep Aboriginal roots while also embracing the best of contemporary sophistication. The vast nation invites you to both explore and relax, to wander pristine wild landscapes and revel in the urban buzz of some of the world’s most livable cities. • SWIM UNDER WATERFALLS
• EXPLORE KANGAROO ISLAND
• SEE THE GREAT BARRIER REEF
• FISH FOR YOUR OWN BARRAMUNDI
• SEARCH FOR WOMBATS AT BLUE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK
NEW ZEALAND Isolated by vast southern seas, New Zealand is a land of spectacular scenic beauty—magnificent glacial mountains and fjords, dramatic geothermal regions, sweeping plains and intensely green subtropical forests. New Zealand’s remote location has shaped its self-sufficient people, whose independent spirit, natural inventiveness and genuine friendliness are contagious. • TOUR AUCKLAND • LEARN MAORI CULTURE IN ROTORUA GEOTHERMAL AREA • SIP SAUVIGNON BLANC NEAR MARLBOROUGH SOUND
• TAKE A HELICOPTER RIDE TO THE TOP OF FRANZ JOSEF AND FOX GLACIERS • WHALE WATCH IN KAIKOURA
PACIFIC ISLANDS In the midst of the vast Pacific Ocean, the island chains of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia dot the waters and offer a remarkable chance to truly get away from it all—no easy feat these days. Perfect for snorkeling, these remote islands and atolls are home to some of the world’s most diverse and colorful marine life. • SWIM AMONG STINGLESS JELLYFISH
• KAYAK INTO THE CLEAR WATERS
• EXPLORE NAN MADOL, "VENICE OF THE PACIFIC"
• DISCOVER FASCINATING WWII REMNANTS
• FIND BIRDLIFE AND UNUSUAL FLORA
PAPUA NEW GUINEA Home to many of the world’s most isolated tribes, each practicing their own cultural traditions amid rugged mountains, thundering waterfalls, dazzling reef systems and an abundance of colorful birds and beasts, Papua New Guinea is the Holy Grail of immersive cultural travel. To best experience this unique destination, we recommend traveling in a Small Group Trip led by an experienced, well-connected Tour Leader. • ACCESS TRADITIONAL VILLAGES
• MARVEL AT TRIBAL HANDICRAFTS
• ENJOY BIRDING OPPORTUNITIES
• TOUR TRIBAL CULTURE, FLORA AND FAUNA
• MEET TRIBES LIKE ASARO MUDMEN AND HULI WIGMEN
• IMMERSE IN COLORFUL LOCAL FESTIVITIES
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