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Here's a quick Snapshot Guide to Vanuatu!
- Previously known as the New Hebrides as a condominium government
- Became independent in July, 1980
- Vanuatu means “Land Eternal”
- Government - parliament elected by people, Republic of Vanuatu
- People are Melanesian and natives known as Ni Vanuatu
- Population - approximately 180,000 Ni Vanuatu and other nationalities
- 115 dialects/languages. Main language English, French and Bislama
- Currency - Vatu (approx 10,000 Vatu = US$107.00)
- Immigration - visas not required for visits under 30 days
- Geography - 6 main provinces, over 83 islands
- International Airport in Port Vila, Efate (VLI)
- International services in/out via Air Vanuatu (NF).
From the USA via Air Pacific (FJ) or Air New Zealand (NZ)
- All domestic airports served by VanAir (Air Vanuatu)
- Food - excellent restaurants throughout country with French, Asian influences
- Native grown meats (organic), fish and vegetables grown throughout country
- Friendly, safe, hospitable country. Tipping not expected nor encouraged
- Ni Vanuatu are religious, modest, unassuming and welcoming.
Tourism - Efate
- Port Vila .. Capital City
- Sightseeing, great restaurants, good duty free shopping,
diving, snorkelling
- Cultural experience of interest, markets, artworks etc.
- Varied accommodations from deluxe, boutique, bungalows
Tourism
- Tanna
- (Yasur Active volcano) Adventure experiences
- Home of the John Frums and Kustom Villages
- Accommodations - quite basic bungalow style
- PDC recommendation: 2-3 nights at White Grass Ocean
Resort
Tourism - Espiritu Santo
- Gateway to Adventure, Wrecks & Rainforest
- Excellent diving on the wreck of The President Calvin
Coolidge and other reefs and wrecks in and around Santo
- Excellent fishing - deep sea & bottom fishing.
- Adventure & tour opportunities - Millenium Cave,
The World War II US Hospital, Loru National Park, Snorkel
at Champagne Beach, Vilvil Cultural Village, Nanda Blue
Hole
- Accommodations - varied from 4 star island resort to
bungalow/back pack style
- PDC recommendation: 4-5 nights at Bokissa Island
Resort, Aore Island Resort, Hotel Santo or Deco Stop
Tourism - Pentecost Island
- Annual event, Pentecost Land Dive, April/May (1st week
June)
- Accommodation - very limited - guest house & bungalow,
village hospitality excellent
- Generally a day trip from Port Vila
Tourism - Malekula
- Interesting, remarkable cultural experiences, 25 different
language groups
- Home of the Big and Small Nambas
- Accommodations - basic, island hospitality
Tourism - all other islands
- Exciting cultural experiences but limited accommodations
- Village hospitality only available
Contact a Vanuatu
Specialist in the USA at 1-800-227-5317 for more information
on the exciting islands of Vanuatu. We will
customize a package for you. We also invite
you to check out the tourism website below.
Pacific Destination Center
"We Customize the South Pacific"
18685 Main Street #622
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Phone: (714) 960-4011 | (800) 227-5317
Fax: (714) 960-4678 | Email: sales@pacific-destinations.com |
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