Located on Ecuador's central coast, Manta is a port city frequented by many South American cruises. Manta is known for its delectable seafood and variety of pleasant beaches.
Tan Chau, located in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam, is most well-known for its exclusive silk production, using local materials such as dyes made from the mac nua (Diospyros mollis) fruit.
Farther from a continental landfall than any other group of islands on earth, the twelve Marquesas jut out of the open Pacific just south of the equator, shrouded in a constant cloud cover.
Cat Ba, the largest island in Vietnam’s Halong Bay, is a striking mix of rugged limestone cliffs, hidden coves, and vibrant jungle. Long home to fishing communities, the island has retained its local charm while also becoming a gateway to the natural wonders of the surrounding bay.