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Local Customs: No haggling
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  • When purchasing something please don't haggle with these people. It simply is'nt in their makeup to do this. They are very quiet, friendly and honest people and would be embarrassed if you started bargaining. Most prices are reasonable anyway.

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    Local Customs: Husbands - behave yourself or else!
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  • We had a very interesting conversation with our driver, Brian. We were asking him about local laws and customs and he revealed to us a startling fact. Apparently it has been known for the women to murder their husbands! If they drink and fight too much and don't bring home the money it's ' off with their head!'. Well not sure exactly how they do it, we didn't go into the details but sure made us think! As I've said - interesting place!

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    Comments for lou31 about Vanuatu
    toonsarah Fri Feb 1, 2008 17:34 UTC
     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 ;)
    sue_stone Tue Jan 29, 2008 17:26 UTC
     I visited Vanuatu about 25 years ago - doesn't sound like is has changed much!
    Hexepatty Fri Sep 21, 2007 16:10 UTC
     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!!!
    angiebabe Wed Sep 12, 2007 22:37 UTC
     have enjoyed the tour and info on Vanuatu thanks - have yet to travel around the Pacific - about time I did!
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