Indonesia

If you’re one of the few people who have heard of the Raja Ampat islands you’ll know they’re among Asia’s best kept secrets – a pristine tropical paradise on the far-flung eastern fringe of Indonesia, where there are no roads, but miles of vibrant coral reefs and marine life as diverse and abundant as anywhere on the planet. The Sorido Bay is the one of the most alluring among a select handful of resorts on the archipelago. It’s beautifully designed and, best of all, surrounded by wildlife-rich forest: orchids, monitor lizards, furry marsupial cuscus, lorikeets, vibrant parrots, kingfishers and cockatoos are everyday sights here. And the dive school is world class.