Maluka Island (Spice Islands) Surrounded by coral reefs, the Maluka Islands are excellent for diving and striking for their volcanic landscapes. Discovered in the 16th century, these islands are more famous for the nutmeg, mace, pepper and cloves that are abundantly found here – which is why they were formerly named the Spice Islands. West Papua Crystal-clear water, lush tropical vegetation, volcanic activity and rural landscapes, West Papua is a fascinating region steeped in history and culture. Largely unexplored, many of its smaller and remote islands are occupied by tribes who follow a traditional way of life. Raja Ampat This postcard-perfect seascape comprises of more than 1,500 karst islands rising out of pristine emerald and cerulean water. Beneath the surface 75% of the world’s coral species and more than 1,,300 fish species can be found, making Raja Ampat a diver’s paradise. Solomon Islands & Vanuatu The tropical paradises of Solomon Islands and Vanuatu – located within the South Pacific to the east of Papua NewGuinea – are renowned for their unspoiled beauty and friendly locals. In fact, Vanuatu is often referred to as ‘The Happiest Place on Earth’. Laying between the Pacific and Indian oceans, Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world comprising of more than 17,000 islands.Withmany of its people coming fromMelanesian, Islam, Portuguese andDutch descent, Indonesia is a melting pot of culture. Located in the ‘Coral Triangle’, the islands of RajaAmpat andPapuaNewGuinea are extraordinary: mountainous atolls blanketedwith rainforests and thick jungle, some with active volcanoes, fringed by beaches with crystal clear water and coral cays boasting dynamic ecosystems. INDONESIAN ARCHIPELAGO, WEST PAPUA & THE SOLOMON ISLANDS Raja Ampat, Indonesia Scenic° 103 Scenic Eclipse 102 Scenic°
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