The images of this ‘Island of the Gods’ are many and varied – enchanting temples, mesmeric dance, stunning beaches, pounding surf, the most delicious and freshest local food. Enjoy some, or all, of these pleasures on arguably the most visitor friendly of Indonesia’s 18,000 plus islands, your final port of call before landfall in Australia.

Divided into two areas, Semarang is the capital of Central Java. The Old Town includes Dutch-style buildings, the Gereja Blenduk and a copper-domed church. Chinatown is a maze of alleys and shops with the Tay Kak Sie Temple at its centre. Or opt for an excursion to the 1,200 year old Borobudur Temple – one of Southeast Asia’s most spectacular sites.

Singapore is a melting pot of cultures and South East Asia’s oriental star. Retaining its heritage of colonial buildings, Buddhist temples and Arab bazaars, this modern island is today more about contemporary art and hi-tech architecture. Victorian buildings and Chinese shop-houses with their red tiled roofs make for striking state-of-the-art conversions.

Cambodia offers you the chance to unwind and relax on its perfect white beaches and enjoy the warm tranquil waters of the Gulf of Thailand. The ruins of Angkor, the capital city of the Khmer Empire should be on every visitor’s list. The temple is the Cambodian equivalent to the Taj Mahal and is the earthly representation of Mount Meru home of the Cambodian God-Kings, make sure you take time to explore this famous site.

Singapore is a melting pot of cultures and South East Asia’s oriental star. Retaining its heritage of colonial buildings, Buddhist temples and Arab bazaars, this modern island is today more about contemporary art and hi-tech architecture. Victorian buildings and Chinese shop-houses with their red tiled roofs make for striking state-of-the-art conversions.