Vanuatu is an island nation located within the South Pacific Ocean and famed for its spectacular scenery and appealingly out-of-the-way character.

Comprising 83 islands, the capital of this archipelago is Port-Vila, a popular cruise ship destination situated on the island of Efate.

Here, be sure to check out the National Museum of Vanuatu, as well as the lovely swimming spot of Mele Cascades. Other key destinations in Vanuatu include Tanna Island, home to the active volcano of Mount Yasur and the opportunity to tour several cultural villages, and the island of Espiritu Santo.

While there are many spectacular beaches and prized dive-sites throughout the archipelago, Espiritu Santo has arguably the pick of the bunch, with Champagne Beach and the coral reefs and shipwrecks surrounding Million Dollar Point.