Vanuatu

Vanuatu is a Pacific island adventure far beyond any notions of cruise-ship ports and flashy resorts. Deserted beaches, ancient culture, remote and rugged islands and world-class diving are just a small part of the magnetism of this scattered 80-plus island archipelago.

Stunning Mele Maat Cascades in Port Vila, Efate Island, Vanuatu, South Pacific
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