Splendor, 18 Nights Archipelago Adventure ex Sydney to Singapore

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Townsville, Australia
This lush metropolis among the tropical treasures of northern Queensland may be a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, but it has unmissable attractions within reach. Take a short ferry ride to the coral-fringed beaches and walking trails of Magnetic Island. Wander among the cafes, galleries and boutiques of Townsville’s sprawling seaside esplanade. Visit the much-lauded Reef HQ Great Barrier Reef Aquarium, a marine wonderland. Take a scenic ride to Billabong Sanctuary for up-close encounters with cassowaries, kookaburras, dingoes and other Aussie wildlife. Trek to the top of Castle Hill – a giant, pink-granite monolith that is Townsville’s centerpiece – for the city’s finest panoramic views.

Cairns, Australia
This laid-back city in Far North Queensland is the gateway to a pair of World Heritage-listed treasures: the world-renowned Great Barrier Reef and spectacular Wet Tropics Rainforest. Sail by luxury catamaran to a pontoon moored atop the Outer Reef for a once-in-a-lifetime marine experience. Glide over miles of verdant jungle aboard the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, stopping to explore on foot the world’s oldest continually surviving tropical rainforest. In Cairns (pronounced ‘cans’), walk the city’s Esplanade overlooking the Coral Sea, pausing to dip your toes in an artificial saltwater lagoon. Encounter natural splendor at the city’s Botanic Garden and Cairns Aquarium or hit some lively shops and cafes.

Cooktown, Australia
This quaint frontier town, scenically located on Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland, Cooktown is the site of Australia’s first European settlement. The town is named after the famous South Seas explorer Captain Cook, and Cook’s Pillar marks the spot where his ship, the Endeavour landed ashore in 1770. Grassy Hill offers a 360° panorama of the countryside and pristine beaches. The area remains a near-wilderness offering dramatic mountains, eucalypts, mangroves and rainforests, heathlands, grasslands, and rivers for the adventurous traveler.

Darwin, Australia
Along the coast of the Northern Territory lies Darwin, a city isolated by the vast Australian desert. The area was sought by the French, Dutch and British, and was established as the town of Darwin in 1869. In 1942, the city was under the threat of a Japanese attack, so a major Australian military base was established. Today Darwin is the largest city of the Northern Territory, offering sights from its colonial past and excellent shopping and dining opportunities.

Komodo, Indonesia
Indonesia’s isolated Komodo Island is a natural wonder of tropical savanna and scrubland, home to the famed pre-historic Komodo dragon. Komodo National Park is the only place on earth that they can be found in the wild. The island of Komodo itself is about 60 squares miles in area with dramatic landscapes of 2,000 foot craggy mountains, canyons, Savannas and monsoon rain forests in the valleys. Human habitation is therefore limited to only one settlement in Slawi Bay.

Bali (Benoa), Indonesia
Benoa’s charms are most evident in Nusa Dua, one of the most beautiful beaches in already-legendary Bali. In this land of rice terraces, spectacular volcanoes and over 20,000 temples, the main destination is the stunning 17th-century royal temple complex of Pura Taman Ayun in nearby Mengwi, surrounded by a lotus-filled moat, giving it the feel of a garden sanctuary. Another favorite is the Sunset Temple, Tanah Lot, and don’t miss the batik factories for that perfect gift or souvenir.

Surabaya, Indonesia
From Buddhist temples to an historic Arab Quarter, the capital of Indonesia’s East Java province is known as a gateway city but you’ll find charms throughout its diverse neighborhoods. One of the most unusual is the House of Sampoerna, a well-preserved historical site built in the 19th-century Dutch colonial style that includes a museum, café and art gallery. You’ll spot the turquoise, dome-shaped roof of the remarkable Al Akbar Mosque Surabaya from anywhere in the city. Opened in 2000, the stylish masterpiece provides spectacular views from atop the freestanding, ottoman-style minaret. Dine on a variety of East Javanese dishes made from locally caught seafood.

Semarang (Java), Indonesia
Semarang is a city on the north coast of the island of Java, Indonesia. A major port during the Dutch colonial era, the city is known in Indonesia for its large ethnically Chinese population. Today, Semarang is a commercial port and administrative capital of Central Java. More a business center than a city for tourists, it is, however, an excellent gateway to the mountainous interior of Central Java and only some 60 miles away from world-famous Borobudur.

Singapore, Singapore
This island nation at the end of the Malaysian peninsula offers an extraordinary array of culture, history and cuisine. Embrace exotic sights and sounds strolling through Chinatown, the Arab Quarter or Little India. Head to the Boat Quay for unrivaled views of the harbor before dining at one of many international eateries. Shop along Orchard Road for treasures from every corner of the Pacific Rim; embark on a night safari at the Singapore Zoo or relax in the verdant shade of the Bukit Timah Nature Preserve. Wander the wondrously futuristic Gardens By the Bay before relaxing with a refreshing Singapore Sling at the iconic Raffles Hotel.