Maui, both second youngest and second largest of the Hawaiian Islands, is home to the world's largest dormant volcano, Haleakala, meaning "House of the Sun." Last erupting about 200 years ago, it makes up the eastern end of the island. Maui was formed by volcanic activity from Haleakala on the east and the West Maui Mountains to the west. The connecting isthmus between the two spots was formed from joining lava from both and gives Maui its nickname, the Valley Isle.

Orpheus Island is totally unspoilt and has its own National Park. Beautiful sunny beaches offer you total seclusion. You can also enjoy sailing, windsurfing, snorkeling and coral viewing. A choice of beach-front bures or studios, along with some of the fines food and wine selections in Australia, make Orpheus a great choice for your island stop over.

Honduras, located in the heart of Central America, is a destination that offers both hidden treasures and well-known wonders. The country’s history is deeply tied to the ancient Maya civilization, with the ruins of Copán, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, standing as one of the most impressive archaeological sites in the region.

The largest virgin tract of rainforest in Australia (and the second largest in the world), this lush, tropical World Heritage area is a living testimonial to the ancient rainforests which once covered the earth's surface. Cool forest streams, primitive rainforests, stunning mountain scenery and abundant wildlife - a naturalists and bird watchers paradise.

My Tho lies along the Tien River at the edge of Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, where waterways shape both movement and daily life.