In only three hours you can be in Vanuatu, the heart of Melanesia. Variety,
vibrancy, volcanoes and Vanuatu - the words are synonymous. This
necklace of lush islands in the South Pacific is a mixture of cultures
offering travellers a captivating and divergent choice of experiences,
from fine dining to adventure tourism.
Born in 1980 from the rather unwieldy British-French New Hebrides
condominium, modern Vanuatu is now a pulsating destination that has
embraced the best features lingering from its colonial past and melded
them with the Melanesian characteristics of outstanding friendliness and
hospitality to make it a unique destination.
Vanuatu surely
leads the cuisine stakes of any island nation – and it's steaks of the
Santo beef variety that help the nation lead the pack. Vanuatu’s rich
volcanic soil and year-round rain have helped give the country’s beef a
worldwide reputation for quality. Likewise the coffee grown on the
island of Tanna has gained distinction around the globe. Where better to
sample these culinary delights than in a French restaurant in the
cosmopolitan capital, Port Vila, or join in one of the Melanesian feasts
organised by the major resorts.
A holiday in Port Vila is all
about getting out and about – enjoy a day cruise, discover the amazing
underwater marine life at Hideaway Island, view the spectacular Mele
Cascade Waterfalls, shop for souvenirs at the local markets or enjoy a
wide range of watersports on the calm lagoons.
While relaxation
and fine dining are prerequisite of most island holidays, a visit to
Vanuatu certainly does not have to be sedentary. There is a myriad of
reasons for leaving your sunlounger and working up a fresh appetite.
Vanuatu boasts some of the best diving sites in the world with
opportunities to explore both pristine coral reefs and wartime wrecks
making this destination a magnet for both scuba divers and snorkellers.
And if you want to keep your feet dry but still hanker for excitement,
Vanuatu has some of the world’s most active and exciting volcanoes, many
of them easily accessible to visitors.
Flights to Vanuatu
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Vanuatu Accommodation
With a wide range of accommodation in Vanuatu, there is something to suit every requirement and budget from hotels to apartments.
Contact your local House of Travel for full Vanuatu accommodation options.
Vanuatu Sightseeing
There is so much to see & do in Vanuatu! Tour through Mele Village to the base of the beautiful Cascade Waterfalls, indulge in a sunset cruise or enjoy a great day on Lelepa Island, a 160 acre paradise of unspoilt tropical rainforest & palm fringed beaches and only a 35 minute drive from Port Vila.
Contact your local House of Travel for full Vanuatu sightseeing options.