 Vanuatu
offers a unique island experience with its effortless charms and its charismatic
people. From the moment you step off the plane, the allure of Vanuatu draws you
in, making it very easy to understand why it was ranked at the happiest country
on earth by the Happy Planet Index. Driving and walking around town in
Port Vilas is like making instant friends. Local’s wave and
smile at you and one another in the streets, giving the place a great community
feel, a community that you instantly feel a part of.
There is something organic about Vanuatu that truly makes the country shine.
This destination is perfect if you want to get away from the high rises and the
pressures of inner city life. With a population of approximately 217,746 people,
there’s no hustle and bustle to be found in Vanuatu, its offers clear skies and
beautiful surroundings. It differs from other island destinations because it
makes no pretences, everything in Vanuatu is genuine.
So just take a deep breath and relax.
If you’re staying in the Capital City, Port Vilas, everything is “just about
ten minutes” from everywhere else. There is no rush to get anywhere and
transport in Vanuatu is very cheap. If you are traveling with friends, cabs can
be just $1.50 for a ride into town from your hotel. Local buses, which are mini
vans, are also cheap transport, costing about a dollar to get into town. The
exchange rate for Vanuatu is also fantastic, with 80 Vatu for every Australian
dollar; this destination is perfect for those who have a huge or small traveling
budget. Shopping in Vanuatu is quite cheap, their duty free shopping offers some
great bargains and the markets offer great crafts and local memorabilia for
great prices.
Another key feature about Vanuatu is the fresh food produce. All produce in
Vanuatu is organic and tastes fantastic; the simplest of meals are just so
tasty. Vanuatu has a great variety of quality restaurants, with their organic
beef steak being a signature meal.
For those in Australia who have been suffering from banana withdrawals, you
will be happy to know that Vanuatu offers a variety of different banana species,
with a bundle of banana’s costing about $1.25. Banana trees also grow wild in
Vanuatu, with locals having access to this produce at no cost. Wild raspberries,
pawpaw, grapefruit and coconuts also grow in Vanuatu.
If you take an Island tour of Vanuatu you will also see wild pineapple and
coconut trees. The coconut trees in Vanuatu seem almost as tall as buildings and
bear orange fruit. There is a great selection of Island tours to choose from in
Vanuatu, and diving enthusiasts will be happy to know that visibility in
in-Vanuatu waters is ideal. The water is crystal clear, the dive sites are
accessed easily and there is a great diversity of dive sites.
The variety of
hotels in Vanuatu ranges from cheap one rooms, to facilitated
apartments and luxury resorts. Boutique resort bungalows are also a specialty in
Vanuatu, with intimate and cosy settings; this kind of accommodation offers a
“hands-on” approach. The resort managers get to know each individual guest and
offer special tour packages and cater to your individual experience.
Vanuatu also divides its travel experience for its guests. There are a
variety of hotels available which do not accept children less than 18 years of
age, offering honeymooners and couples the opportunity to select their ideal
accommodation.
Vanuatu is a destination for just that, taking time to just relax and select
the trip that is just right for you and at your own pace, and to think it’s only
just a few hours away. |
Vanuatu Jet Thrill Ride
