Bora Bora
#5 in Best Places to Visit in Australia and The Pacific
Travelers searching for a once-in-a-lifetime vacation head to this doubly named French Polynesian island for its romantic overwater bungalows, luxe spas and scenic surroundings. Here, you can spend your vacation exploring animal-filled coral reefs, an aquamarine lagoon, lush jungles and towering mountains. Some tour operators even offer excursions that include shark and stingray encounters. To save money on your trip to the «Pearl of the Pacific,» book a vacation package that combines your flight and hotel room.
Tasmania
#6 in Best Places to Visit in Australia and The Pacific
This island south of mainland Australia draws adventurous travelers in droves. Hikers can trek challenging paths at Wellington Park and Cradle Mountain – Lake St Clair National Park while water lovers snorkel, kayak and swim at Freycinet National Park. Tasmania is also home to unique critters, such as platypuses, wombats and Tasmanian devils, which vacationers can see during wilderness hikes or visits to animal havens like Brighton’s Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. After a busy day outdoors, unwind with a locally made cider, wine or whiskey in Hobart or Launceston.
