Tropical Islands The South Pacific
The South Pacific was recently voted the Dream Holiday Destination, followed by the Maldives.The tropical island nations of the South Pacific are made up of thousands of coral atolls and volcanic islands, often sparsely populated. They are broken up into three subregions, Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia. Each group of people quite distinct in their language, customs and traditions. These exotic island nations are renowned for their friendly people, romantic atmosphere and stunning beauty.
Tucked away in the north-west corner is a little known 83-island archipelago, called Vanuatu, (New Hebredes). A short flight from Australia, New Zealand, New Caldonia or Fiji. It has the most politically stable environment in the South Pacific and is one of the least developed of the tropical island nations. Clean air, organic food, international cuisine, pristine wilderness and room to build a new life. An ideal jumping off point for the sailing community, with a deep water safe habour.
It's not commercial like the Carribean or Haiwaii. That makes it even more special. Vanuatu, (Land Eternal), is the perfect place for an All Inclusive Vacation. Voted the Happiest Country on Earth in 2006, it is the birth place of the 1958 classical romantic movie 'South Pacific', as well as the birth place of extreme sport, the Pentecost land dive. It is the 'Must See' Travel Adventure destination. With its diverse and Ancient Culture, it offers a lifetime of exciting choices, particularly to the Independent Traveller.
Unique Tropical Island Experience
The Tropical Islands of the Vanuatu archipalego, with its distinct terrestrial ecoregion and unique Ni-Vanuatu style musice, offers a special insight into a community with over 150 distinct cultures and languages. Only Papua New Guinea has more languages. A unique experience to Vanuatu, waits for you that could include:
- Visit Epi island and swim with the dugongs
- Bushwalk on the little populated Erromango
- View one of the few active lava lakes in the world
- Enjoy Malakula with exceptional art and ritual objects
- Enjoy the giant kauris and cascading waterfalls of Aneityum
- Observe Ambrym’s ancient cultural Rom Dance and Fania Arts Festival
- Listen to the exotic beat of Water Music, in the northern islands of Gaua
- Taste the traditional Kava drink in the custom nakamals (village clan hut)
- Watch men show their wealth in elaborate ceremonies and ritual pig killings
- Stand on the lip of Tanna's live volcano - a totally unforgetable experience
- Play one of the largest free standing musical instruments in the world, the tam tam
- See the three day Nekowiar gift-exchange ceremony of Tanna, with up to 2000 participants
- Laze on the brilliant black sand beaches of Maewo and visit the most dramatic of Vanuatu’s waterfalls
- Visit Chief Roi Mata's world heritage burial site, where it is said more than 20 wives were buried live with the king, plus another 30 of the king's personal retinue
- Stand in awe of the famous land diving ceremony of Pentecost, which ensures a good yam harvest for next year.
The People of the Happiest Country On Earth
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Throughout the islands of Vanuatu, you will meet warm and caring people, who value family and friends above possessions. People who have learnt the secret of happiness. You will not find a safer travel adventure like this, anywhere else in the world: |
- No bargaining in the shops, or tipping
- No begging in the streets
- No nasty creepy crawlies in the bush waiting to ambush you.
Tropical Island Dream
There is plenty of time on a tropical island to:
- Relax and enjoy nature
- Stroll through pristine wilderness
- Stand in awe of the brilliant tropical stars in the velvet night sky
- Enjoy a glorious sunset painted on a tropical canvas, as the sun drops over the horizon
- Soak up the romanctic atmosphere, as the full tropical moon casts its silvery mantle across the lagoon.
Vanuatu is a truly unique country, that very few people know about, or have experienced. The great news is You could win a holiday to the best kept secret in the South Pacific.
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