Papua New Guinea

This is one of the last few genuine frontier areas left on the planet. Mention Papua New Guinea and those same people will probably have visions of cannibals marauding through the jungle. Well, nowadays, the only headhunters you’re likely to come across are Australian recruitment consultants on holiday, but they – and you – would be among the first people to explore what is a truly original destination.

Admittedly it’s not the easiest place to get you - you are looking at about 20 hours flying time from the UK to Port Moresby – but if there’s any truth behind the maxim that all good things come to those who wait, PNG is PDG (pretty damn good).

For many people, the reason to travel here is the unspoilt and world-class diving that lies off both mainland Papua New Guinea and its island provinces (and around the Solomon Islands, too). And it doesn’t disappoint. From the pristine coral of Walindi and the big fish at Kavieng, to the offshore reefs at Tufi and liveaboard diving in the Solomon Sea, this area of the world really does have it all from a diving perspective. And the best bit? There is virtually no-one there.