Vanuatu Travel Forum

I am planning a trip to Santo this month ( end of november ). I went already several times to Luganville, Hog Harbour and Port Olry. Would like to go this time to Matantas ( Big Bay ). What about the conditions of the roads? Manageable with a 4WD ? Possibility of accomodation in Matantas ? I heard the "Vatthe Lodge" is closed. True or not ?

Thanks


PhG

I am planning atrip to Santo this month ( end of november ). I went already several times to Luganville, Hog Harbour aned Port Olry. Would like to go this time to Matantas ( Big Bay ). What about the conditions of the roads? Manageable with a 4WD ? Possibility of aéccomodation in M

how much was the coongoola cruise??? it sounds gr8

ty kind people for yr directions
tho ive been thru all that
just wanted to know what you all had to say
about yr neibourhood and stuff,
not right into the touristy type things
im like the 1 to go down the local pub and play some pool with the locals
and what not
or go to like a take away and grab a hamburger or a steak sandwich
anyway open to more comments
tc all

gday people
im off to vanuatu in a couple of months
just wondering what its like
night life
good places to eat

any1 got any suggestions???

thx heapsss

I am just wondering, whan I use an ATM in Port Vila, will the money come out in AU$ or in VATU? And also say if I want to withdraw $500AU do I put that amount in & it automatically converts to VATU or the amount in VATU $?

Thanks.
Maggzs

Could any body please tell me what the opening hours are for the supermarkets in Port Vila.

I am going to Vanuatu in May 2009. Does anyone know if there is any gluten free food available at the supermarkets in Port Vila please?

How much is it to snorkel? Is it worth packing youre own before you leave sydney

We will be visiting port vila on our po cruise wlii we have enough time for a day trip we arrive at vila 6am and depart 66pm how much are the different day trips i am travelling with an ederley yet fit lady.

I have booked to go to Port Vile in febuary and have no idea about it at all. i am looking for some VERY cheap accomodation and also wondering what things there are to do there.

Any suggestions would be fantastic
thanks so much
A

Hello all
We are thinking of going to Vanuatu in mid 2009 with friends and my adult children. My questions are.

1. Where are a few good places to stay in Vanuatu what i would like is **** star resorts and I would like to do some shopping.

2. The other is what is the shopping like eg we have been to Thailand and there was plenty of clothes shopping etc is this available in Vanuatu or is the shopping much less

Hello everyone

I am planning a one week-trip to Vanuatu after a longer one in New Caledonia by the end of February 09. My friends and I would fly to Port Vila and would like to see Efaté and, if possible, another island (which one do you recommend if one has only little time?)

Now to my question:

Someone told me that recently there are big problems with crime. In the Vanuatu Daily News I even read an article (from Jan 08) that linked Port Vila to Port Moresby, saying that crime must be stopped before it is getting as bad as in Moresby (a place I'd never dare to go).

So please, can someone tell me what the current situation is regarding to crime?

Thanks for your replies.

HI!
I'm searching for a jersey of the national football team of Vanuatu since a long time. Has anybody of you an idea how i can get one of these rare products, or can help me getting one directly?

Here you can see pictures of the dress:
http://www.vanuafoot.com/photo-1072924-Vanuatu-Squad_jpg.html

greets,
Lars Roggon
(germany)

I am traveling to Vanuatu for the last 2 weeks of October, Staying on Efate and Tanna, and will be doing a couple of charters but am wondering if anyone can tell me if its worth taking a rod or 2 for some land based spinning/lure/soft plastic.
And if anyone knows what can be targeted for a land based fisher.

Cheers

My wife and i will be holidaying in Vanuatu with our 1 year old in November. Looking for any tips and things to do with our bub while we are there.
How easy and frequently are there transport options to get between the islands? We might possible like to do a trip to see an active volcano.
What is the general recommendations for/against taking anti malerial drugs if you stay in Port Vila?
We love to eat well so restuarant recommendations would be fantastic.
Cheers
Largie

Hi can anyone please advise the best time to travel to Port Villa, weather wise as we like the beach.Looking at the breakas beach resort if anyone can reccomend.

Hi Everybody<I'm traveling to Vanuatu in mid August and want to know how much things in general cost .I live in Austalia and I'm not sure how much money I will need,stuff like a loaf of bread or going to an average restaurant,Does anyone know how things compare to stuff in OZ.Thankx 4 any help

Hi,
we are planning to go to Vanuatu for our honeymoon this December, can anyone recommend an isalnd, a hotel and things to do while we are there.

We are looking for a boutique hotel that overlooks the beach...preferably with a swimup bar....

Also what is the weather like that time of year?
thanks

any idea how i can get (3 of us ) to Bethel Village
either by taxi (price)
local transport or local bus where do i catch and how much
Ta
Debbie

Hi all!
In early 2009 I'm planning to go to Vanuatu to watch the world's most active volcano, Yasur.
Looking for travel mates to do it!
Although there are commercial trips that do the same, the plan is to rent a car, know the island and spend some time near the crater watching the lava flows.
This is the world's most active volcano which is in a continuous eruption for some years.
Although it is alive it is quite safe and there are tourism agencies that offer tours every day to the crater.
If interested mail me:
faoliveira@tap.pt
Regards
Filipe

We are visiting Vanuatu (staying at Iririki and then White Grass on Tanna Island) for our honeymoon in October this year. We now realise that we will have to take anti-malarial medication. Although not specifically a travel question, does anyone know about how long you need to wait after finishing the medication before you should try for a baby?

I have to make a difficult choice, which island to vist Espiritu Santo or Tanna this year May? No other island does fit my flight schedule.

Both seems to be quite appelaing. I've been once just on Efatu for few days.

Espiritu Santo seems to have better accomodation options and nicer beaches, but Tanna offers volcano exoitics.

Anyone who 've been at both places, can help to make a choice, please?

I am going on a P&O Cruise in May that docks for the day in Wala and then at Mystery Island.

I was told by my doctor that antimalarial tablets are required however on a website I believe to be linked with P&O regarding these ports it states that they do not dock at areas where malaria is found so repellent and protective clothing will be sufficient.

What have others experienced and who's advice would you follow?

Thanks

I am planning a trip to Vanuatu next year.

Is it safe enough to travel single ?

Main activities: hiking, volcano visits, swimming ...

Thanks for an accurate reply,

Jovantkiel

We are visiting Vila on a P&O Cruise and am interested to know what we should do while we are there. I'm not interested in any of the organised tours from the ship as sitting in a coach for the day doesn't do it for me. Any advice from previous cruisers would be appreciated.

has anyone stayed here ???
tranquility island diving and eco resort
what about Bethal Villag???
or Worawia holiday haven
would like any info on these

Ta

Hi I'm flying to Vila and Tanna Island from Australia .Can i take aerosol insect repellent with me in my luggage.
Lynee

This year's holiday takes me to Australia for Christmas to visit my sister. As a surprise for her birthday I have booked a flight to Vanuatu from 5-14 January but have no idea where to stay. Obviously quiet romantic places for honeymooners is off the list. She likes shops and lazing by the pool while I prefer the beach and exploring. We both like eating out and visiting the bars after dark. I am flying from London and my sister lives in Brisbane.

Your best suggestions please? I used the VT forum for my trip to Mexico last year and it proved invaluable.

Allan

Hi, my husband might be getting a job working in Port Vila and I am keen to find out about living there. Can anyone give me an idea as to what its like living there. We have two small children, so are there safer areas to live? Are there kindergartens or pre schools?? What about costs of living eg power phone etc, If anyone can help answer some questions it would be great. Any advice, tips etc would be grately appreciated. Thanks Selina