"Vanuatu - Pacific Island Paradise." Top 5 Page for this destination Vanuatu by K.Knight

Vanuatu Travel Guide: 668 reviews and 1,007 photos

Dozens of magnificent Islands.

Vanuatu is comprised of 82 islands with a combined population of 182,000. The capital, Port Vila, is situated on Efate Island, which is a charmingly quaint colonial town and is situated on a photogenic harbour.

The inhabitants of Port Vila are extremely friendly withe approx half of the population speaking English and the other half speaking French.

Mystery island...600 km's south of Efate Island.

The Royal view!

Mystery island, an uninhabited sandy islet all surrounded by coral reefs, lies to the very south of the Vanuatuan island chain. Its real name is Inyeug Island. Inyeug Island was used by the Allied forces during WWII as a landing strip for small aircraft. To this day, this airstrip is used as the airfield for the rugged, mountainous Anaton Island located about 1.5 km's from Inyeug.

Queen Elizabeth II came to Vanuatu in 1975 on the Royal Yacht Britanica and she and her party stopped off at Mystery Island for a picnic lunch.

Cheap seafood.

6 for AUS$20.00.....bargain!

The inhabitants of Anaton Island, located about 1.5 km's from Inyeug, paddle their canoes to Mystery island when the planes land or the cruise ships arrive. They offer a range of services from guided snorkelling safaries to a seafood feast!

Pros and Cons

Pros:Beautiful people, beautiful scenery & beautiful weather.
Cons:Isolated and the major towns are expensive.

Last visit to Vanuatu: Sep 2005
Intro Updated Sep 26, 2005
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Reviews (25)

TOURS OFFICE...tours of what???? - Vanuatu

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Comments (10)

BruceDunning Nov 28, 2010 at 2:50 PM Report Abuse

The islands was a feature on the tele and looked so beautiful and serene. You took some great pictures and showed the wonders and super beaches and culture.
VirginiaB Sep 24, 2009 at 8:57 PM Report Abuse

My husband and I lived on Efate for 1 1/2 years. Vanuatu has absolutely the best snorkling in the world! The people are the friendliest and the scenery is beautiful. We will be going back.
JessH Aug 18, 2006 at 10:43 PM Report Abuse

Hello Kevin. Superb tips on a gorgeous destination! You really seem to capture the islands & captivate the reader... I really want to visit now, and it's your fault! haha! Greetings from the desert :-) Jess
CandS Aug 3, 2006 at 8:52 AM Report Abuse

Great page! I LOVED Vanuatu...such an amazing country!!!! :) Hehe, the cruise ship day was the 'worst' day I had on Efate...way too many tourists and prices went mad... ;)
juliewong Aug 2, 2006 at 1:02 AM Report Abuse

great tips. can only afford to dream about this place.
Travmad Jun 20, 2006 at 5:17 AM Report Abuse

Nice one! I stayed on Hideaway Island for a week. great pics!
Xemx Oct 4, 2005 at 4:30 AM Report Abuse

Hi Kev! I love your new page with excellent tips and beautiful photos. Buon Viaggio!
grets Oct 1, 2005 at 12:30 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for keeping me informed about your updates. Great page you have built here, I would love to go to Vanuatu. I especially like the people shots. :-)
Aurorae Sep 29, 2005 at 2:53 AM Report Abuse

Fantastic updates!!! Pacific islands are one of my greatest travel desires! You built a great page with beautiful photos and excellent info!!
nipper1 Sep 26, 2005 at 5:17 PM Report Abuse

absolutly right, cruisin to the Pacific Isalnds IS the way to travel. super page, the kids a great shot