"Port Vila - Vanuatu" Top 5 Page for this destination Vanuatu by lou31

Vanuatu Travel Guide: 590 reviews and 1,011 photos

I visited this lovely place while on a Pacific Sky cruise. Unfortuneately we only spent the day here but we were blessed with gorgious weather. I was very taken with the attitude of the local people. They seemed to be genuinely happy to see us and I felt quite safe while I was there. We only got to see Port Vila and the surrounding countryside - I wish I had had more time as there was so much more to see and do.

Vanuatu somehow seems like it is lost in time. Modern enough for todays tourists but still retaining a certain primitive and carefree feel to it. It is the kind of place you want to come back to. A perfect destination for a honeymoon or holiday in the sun. This page is still under construction so call back later for more pics and info.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Unspoilt beauty.
Cons:Watch out for the cyclone season.
In a nutshell:Perfect place for sun, sand and relaxation.

Last visit to Vanuatu: Jan 2004
Intro Updated Feb 19, 2005
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Another pretty beach...even with the dealer. - Vanuatu

Beware of drug dealers! Warnings and Dangers (2)

Our taxi driver took us to this pretty little beach. While admiring the view we were approached by a man who offered to... more travel advice

Mystery Island Things to Do (2)

I discovered this delightful grass hut on Mystery Island and just had to have my photo taken beside it. It was actually... more travel advice

Grass huts among the palm trees. - Vanuatu

Mystery Island Off The Beaten Path (1)

Here we are at Mystery Island again. It really is an off the beaten track distination. Uninhabited and very picturesque.... more travel advice

Mystery Island Things to Do (2)

Want something really different!!? Then take a trip to Mystery Island. The most southern island in Vanuatu is Aneityum.... more travel advice

Local Customs (2)
See All Husbands - behave yourself or else!
Nightlife (1)
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toonsarah Feb 1, 2008 at 9:34 AM

Looks such a beautiful place to visit. I loved the beach scenes and your photo of the locals in particular - and really comprehensive shopping tips too. Another one for the wish list ;)
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sue_stone Jan 29, 2008 at 9:26 AM

I visited Vanuatu about 25 years ago - doesn't sound like is has changed much!
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Hexepatty Sep 21, 2007 at 9:10 AM

Sounds like American / Western Samoa. They permit drinking while driving and have Kava and the women rule the roosts! That said, don't know if I have to go Vanuatu but I would if permitted a free ticket! GREAT TIPS!!!
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angiebabe Sep 12, 2007 at 3:37 PM

have enjoyed the tour and info on Vanuatu thanks - have yet to travel around the Pacific - about time I did!
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SabrinaSummerville Jul 29, 2007 at 3:35 AM

What a fabulous tip on Mystery Island. It just makes me want to go there right now:-)
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saraheg77 Jul 25, 2007 at 7:43 AM

Nice tips - it's on my list of places to visit! We have been on the Pacific Sky, but not when it visited here!
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Travmad May 1, 2007 at 12:58 PM

Vanuatu is really relaxing I spent a week at Hideaway Island a few years back.
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kyoub Jan 5, 2007 at 3:18 PM

Mystery Island looks like a lovely place to spend a day. The South Pacific just gives you that special feeling. Glad you got to go on that cruise.
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SanguiniA Jun 5, 2006 at 1:16 PM

Huh, I think that if I ever get married and take my future husband to Vanuatu he would not like to know about the husband murders!!!! :-) Interesting page, apart from snow, I like little tropical islands :-)
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mar1956tin Jun 3, 2006 at 6:27 AM

Hi Louise, sounds exciting to take a tour with a local. I thought Cava was a type of "champagne" which I have had no ill effects from drinking, I guess the Cava being sold was not quite the same thing. Regards Martin