19 Nights South Pacific

Welcome to the largest city on the island of Tahiti, and the capital French Polynesia. Here you'll find a busy government centre and industrial port with a lot of charm. It's also a great starting point to explore Tahiti's several lagoons, black and white sand beaches, and volcanoes as well.

The second largest island of French Polynesia has splendid lush green valleys, cascading waterfalls and vibrant pineapple and vanilla plantations. Surrounded by a large protected lagoon, the area has naturally become a top location for sailing, deep-sea fishing and scuba diving.

The most mythical of the Pacific Islands is comprised of a main island lying in the centre of an azure lagoon and sheltering coral reefs. Aside from its astounding beauty, it offers colourful villages, archaeological sites, and old Army bunkers and cannons left over from World War II.

Your Maui cruise arrives in a historic town that was a favorite spot of Hawaiian royalty. Now on the National Register of Historic Places, in the mid-1800s Lahaina was an important Pacific whaling port. Lahainas Front Street is ranked as one of the top ten greatest streets.

Urban sophistication and an unhurried lifestyle are the two most notable characteristics of this chic Hawaiian paradise. Honolulu is a modern city combining eastern and western influences, and its dazzling beaches and crimson sunsets make for an unforgettable vacation.

Located on Hawaii Islands beautiful western shore, Kailua Kona is known for its calm, clear waters that offer the perfect playground for ocean adventure. Take the 25-minute drive north to Maniniowali Beach to swim or snorkel in the ultra-blue waves alongside dolphins and sea turtles. Often referred to simply as Kona, the area is also a place of deep historical significance. Cruise to Kailua Kona and check out Kaloko-Honokahau National Historical Park, a Hawaiian Heritage Site where youll encounter early temples, ancient petroglyphs and traditional fishponds. See where your morning cup comes from at one of the coffee plantations on the slopes of Hualalai volcano ? if youre daring, you can even hike to the summit

Hollywood beckons to tourists who long for a brush with Tinseltown glamor. Tour movie studios, slip your hands into the famous prints at the TCL Chinese Theatre, or indulge in a celeb sighting at one of LA's white-hot nightspots. Spot your favorite star while shopping at The Grove, or forget all about the famous eye candy as you take in the iconic artwork at The Getty Center. For a different type of star-gazing, peek through the telescopes at the Griffith Observatory