Papeete, Bora Bora, Rarotonga, Pago Pago, Apia, Vava'u, Lautoka, Lifou, Brisbane, Melbourne

Papeete is the capital of French Polynesia, in the Pacific Ocean. The city is located on the island of Tahiti. It is not the typical tropical paradise but more of an industrial port and a very busy town center with heavy traffic. The French and Polynesian charm is present in small doses. 

Bora Bora is an island of French Polynesia and a very popular tourist destination. The island is surrounded by a coral reef and turquoise lagoons. The center of the island is dominated by the two peaks of an extinct volcano. From this spot, guests can enjoy the breathtaking views.

Rarotonga is the most populous island of the Cook Islands, an archipelago located in Polynesia, in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean, between French Polynesia and Tonga. Rarotonga is a very popular tourist destination with many resorts,  a beautiful lagoon encircled by reefs, sandy beaches and impressive, lush green mountains.

Pago Pago is the capital city of American Samoa, a group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean that lie between Hawaii and New Zealand. Pago Pago is surrounded by coral reefs, rainforests, green mountains and waterfalls. The town is dominated by Pioa Mountain, known among the locals as “The Rainmaker” because its summit draws moisture-bearing clouds, causing frequent showers of rain. The waters off the island are home to various species of marine turtles, while whales and porpoises are regular visitors.

Apia is the capital city of Samoa, an island nation in the South Pacific Ocean, halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand. Apia is located on the north side of the island of Upolu. The island is a tropical tourist destination with breathtaking sights and natural wonders. The Museum of Samoa highlights the history of the island through artifacts and sculptures crafted centuries ago. Visitors can enjoy water parks, casinos, day tours and attractions and buy unique souvenirs such as handcrafted sculptures, jewelry and woodcarvings

Vavaʻu is the island group of one large island (ʻUtu Vavaʻu) and 40 smaller ones in Tonga. It is part of Vavaʻu District which includes several other individual islands. According to tradition the Maui god fished up both Tongatapu and Vavaʻu but put a little more effort into the former. Vavaʻu rises 204 metres (669 ft) above sea level at Mount Talau. The capital is Neiafu, which is the fifth largest city in Tonga, situated at the Port of Refuge (Puatalefusi or Lolo-ʻa-Halaevalu).

Lautoka is located in the west of the island of Viti Levu, the largest island in the Republic of Fiji. Lautoka lies in the heart of Fiji's sugar cane growing region and it is known as the Sugar City. The scenery around the city is stunning, with high mountains, lush vegetation, crystal clear waters, and pristine white-sand beaches. 

Lifou Island is the largest and most populous island of the Loyalty Islands, in the archipelago of New Caledonia, in the Pacific Ocean. Lifou Island is a former coral atoll, part of a submerged volcano which was uplifted almost 2 million years ago. The island is flat with no high hills or rivers, but has abundant vegetation, dense  jungles, white sand beaches and breath taking reefs and corals.

Brisbane is the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland. It is one of the oldest cities in Australia, named after the Brisbane River on which it is located. The city is among the most popular tourist destinations in Australia. Travellers can walk around its historic neighbourhoods and shopping precincts or visit the museums, the botanical gardens and the wildlife parks. Local people are very friendly and helpful and the transportation within the city limits is very affordable and well organized.