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Worldly wise

The first internationally branded resorts on the Japanese island of Okinawa have opened and guests at the two InterContinental properties will have a wealth of local knowledge at their fingertips. The ANA InterContinental Manza Beach and the ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Resort (below) both have 'resort centres', where a concierge will give the low-down on more than 100 'insider experiences'. The Manza property is a low-rise resort overlooking the sea and offering a children's club and marine activities. The other hotel is in an urban high-rise in Ishigaki city, close to the popular Maezato beachfront.

Light your fire

The inaugural Vivid Sydney (www. vividsydney.com), a 'music, light and ideas' festival, will be held between May 26 and June 14. Events in the Australian city will include: Luminous, a music festival curated by British ambient-music guru Brian Eno at the Sydney Opera House; Smart Light Sydney, a free 'light walk' through low-energy light-themed art installations; Fire Water - fire, food and performances in the historic Rocks district; and Creative Sydney, a series of seminars and workshops by the city's creative industries.

Go troppo

Melanesia's tropical islands, including Papua New Guinea and the Vanuatu archipelago, will take centre stage in Coral Princess Cruises' (www.coralprincess.com .au) new 13- and 14-night voyages. Itineraries include primitive Papua New Guinean highland villages and rainforests and second world war battlefields in the Solomon Islands. In Vanuatu, the Oceanic Discoverer will sail into the volcanic caldera of Ureparapara and guests can stroll along Espiritu Santo's famed Champagne Beach. The 14-night Port Moresby to Noumea cruise starts at A$10,850 (HK$59,850) per person, twin share, and departs on November 26. The 13-night Noumea to Rabaul (above) voyage starts from A$10,500 and departs next March. Prices include excursions, port taxes and meals on board.

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