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Vanuatu Islands – Have you heard of them? Do you know about the Vanuatu Islands? Do you know where it is? What makes Vanuatu a desirable place to visit and vacation?<\/p>\n

\"Oceanfront<\/a>We were excited to go to Vanuatu, a South Pacific Island nation consisting of approximately 80 islands. Few people who we spoke to had heard of it. The Vanuatu Islands offer scuba diving at coral reefs, underwater caverns, and famous wrecks, such as the WWII-era troopship SS President Coolidge off the Vanuatu Island of Santo.  Harborside Port Vila, the nation\u2019s capital and economic center, is on the island of Efate, where we stayed.  Vanuatu is northeast of Brisbane, Australia and directly west of Fiji.  We headed to the Vanuatu Islands for 1 week after 8 weeks in Australia<\/a> on our way to Fiji.<\/p>\n

Vanuatu Island Notables<\/h1>\n

A few things make Vanuatu famous and desirable \u2026<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. WW II American History<\/em>
    \nThe US built bases in the Pacific to aid the military against Japan. After the war, US military equipment was dumped near their base on Espiritu Santo in Vanuatu. There are tons of US military relics littering the sea here. Million Dollar Point is named for the estimated value of the equipment that was dumped after the war.<\/li>\n
  2. \u2018Survivor\u2019 Season 9<\/em> was filmed on one of the islands
    \nThe 2004 season of Survivor, filmed in Vanuatu, is known as Survivor: Vanuatu \u2013 Islands of Fire.<\/li>\n
  3. Pacific island adventure<\/em> beyond the cruise ships and resorts.
    \nThere are cultural adventures like visiting tribes and fire walking, plus off-road adventures, island safaris, island snorkel and dive destinations, horseback riding, jet boating, hiking to waterfall, jungle ziplining, sailing trips, kayaking, and more.<\/li>\n
  4. Sport Fishing<\/em> in this remote archipelago
    \nCharter fishing or fishing excursions are a big draw in Vanuatu, especially for Marlin. They also fish for Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and Yellowfin Tuna.<\/li>\n
  5. World-class Diving and Snorkeling<\/em>\"Clownfish<\/a>SS President Coolidge was a luxury liner turned into a troop carrier that sunk near Santo.  What many divers miss when visiting Vanuatu is the gorgeous coral reef diving of the Island of Efate. If you love to see the sea life, Port Vila, Efate, is worth the trip.<\/li>\n
  6. Colorful local markets<\/a><\/em>
    \n
    \"Port <\/a> <\/div> <\/div>
    \"Port <\/a> <\/div>
    \"Port <\/a> <\/div>
    \"Port <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
    \"Port <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/p>\n

    We visited a Port Vila market; it is a colorful and a cultural experience, and a great place to get a sense of local life. Locals bring their farmed vegetables, fruits, flowers, and also handicrafts \u2013 jewelry and wood carvings. Since we had a kitchen, we stocked up on local fresh veggies from the local ladies at the market. Food available depends on the season.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Vanuatu Islands – Why we went …<\/h1>\n

    Most people we talk with are not familiar with the Vanuatu Islands.  I read that Vanuatu has low tourism as compared to other South Pacific Islands. Tom and I love to explore lesser known and lesser traveled places with interesting local cultural experiences. My number one priority for a week in the islands is water activities, and they are plentiful in Vanuatu. Vanuatu Islands has terrific dive reviews, which sealed the deal for us.<\/p>\n

    \"Whitetip <\/a> <\/div> <\/div>
    \"Chromodoris <\/a> <\/div>
    \"Harlequin <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
    \"Giant <\/a> <\/div> <\/div>
    \"Clownfish <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>\n

    It is also important that we have nice accommodations \u2013 to US standards with English speaking staff. Vanuatu Islands have some very nice resorts, as well as smaller lodging. I found a nice small Gourmet Homestay with private units, kitchen, and ocean view outside the main areas in quiet Mele. It was perfect for us, and the owners are terrific and quite helpful. Ask me about it in the comments section below if you want information on the homestay.<\/p>\n

    \"Waves <\/a> <\/div> <\/div>
    \"Waves <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>\n

    Some areas of Vanuatu offer very inexpensive places to stay; however, it is not something I explored, as they are not to US standards. Resort prices are similar to bigger resorts in the Caribbean, but you can find some smaller clean, comfortable, safe, air conditioned accommodations at very reasonable prices, as I did. Small resorts, homestays, and BnBs are our preference. The service is personalized, and we love meeting and socializing with locals.<\/p>\n

    The sea, diving and snorkeling reviews, cultural activities, nice accommodations reasonably priced, and English speaking service providers attracted us to the Vanuatu Islands. Vanuatu was a great stop on our trip home from Australia, and it\u2019s on the way to Fiji, our next stop.<\/p>\n

    Vanuatu Islands – Things to do<\/h1>\n
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    1. Dive<\/em> \u2013 Scuba Diving opportunities are plentiful in the Vanuatu Islands on pristine coral reefs and multiple ship wrecks – scuba dive at coral reefs off of Efate, Santo, and Tanna, plus underwater caverns, and wrecks such as the WWII-era troopship SS President Coolidge at Million Dollar Point, Santo.<\/li>\n
    2. Snorkel <\/em>at Hideaway Island<\/a> or go on a Snorkel Safari in Mele Bay, or take a glass bottom boat tour and snorkel. Hideaway Island is great for a day trip for snorkeling, diving or a beach day. (Be careful not to overpay for water taxi transport to Hideaway. Check around for the best price. In 2017, the lowest prices range from $5 US to $15 US per person each way.<\/li>\n
    3. Sail<\/em> from various places on the Vanuatu islands.<\/li>\n
    4. Fish<\/em> – It is a big draw to Vanuatu, attracting fisherman interested in sport and game fishing. Charter a boat, go with a group or stay in a dedicated fishing resort.<\/li>\n
    5. Live Volcano<\/em> – Visit Mt Yasur on Tanna Island; it is the most well known and most active volcano in Vanuatu, at 361 meters above sea level. Visiting Mt. Yasur to get up close to the live volcano is the main reason most tourists go to Tanna.<\/li>\n
    6. Island Tours<\/em> \u2013 Take a day trip; explore Port Vila or other Vanuatu islands.<\/li>\n
    7. Vanuatu’s National Museum<\/em> – See Port Vila’s Vanuatu museum, which explores the nation\u2019s Melanesian culture.<\/li>\n
    8. Overnight trips<\/em> – Go to local villages for overnight culture experiences.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      We dove with Big Blue Dive<\/a>.<\/p>\n

      While we were invited by Big Blue Dive, this is a totally independent and honest review based on our experience.<\/em><\/p>\n

      Big Blue Dive<\/h2>\n
      \"Orangespine <\/a> <\/div> <\/div>
      \"Phyllidia <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
      \"Moorish <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>\n

      Big Blue offers snorkeling, diving, and dive training. They came highly recommended to us by our Homestay owners and had great reviews. From the time the owner\/operator picked us up until we returned to our accommodations, we were so pleased with the professionalism, courtesy, and attention provided by Big Blue Dive and the staff.<\/p>\n

      \"Big<\/a>In spite of their big boat out of the water for service, they were able to accommodate our every need on the small dive boat. They have a couple of small boats in addition to their larger boat. We wanted to dive only reefs; they accommodated us. Our boat ride to the coral reefs was fairly close. The staff makes sure your equipment is all set up; dive masters know the reefs and wrecks well. Corals and fish are gorgeous below 45 feet, much better than what we saw at the Great Barrier Reef<\/a>. We loved diving with Big Blue, and were excited about the fantastic underwater life on the Vanuatu reefs.<\/p>\n

      \"Big<\/a>Big Blue Dive shop has a window front to the harbor where the dive boats are docked.  Around the side of the building is dive equipment storage, and showers.<\/p>\n

      The dive masters are locals and have been working there for years. Big Blue dive masters are competent, safety conscious, and provide good dive briefings. My rental BC was great.  They provide dive computers with their rental regulators.  The staff is customer-centric. We would gladly dive with them again, and highly recommend Big Blue Dive.<\/p>\n

      Conclusion<\/h1>\n

      We only spent 3 days in Vanuatu on Efate and needed to evacuate early due to an approaching Category 5 Cyclone. We only got to dove one day and loved diving the coral reefs in Port Vila with Big Blue Dive<\/a>. There are so many things we wanted to do in the Vanuatu Islands. We had planned to sail off of north Efate with Pete Whitelaw<\/a> of Sailaway Cruises, hike to Mele Cascades and play in the pools below, visit Hideaway Island to snorkel and dive, as well as additional diving with Blue Dive, and possibly visit Mt Yasur<\/a> on Tanna Island.  It was unfortunate that we had to leave and miss the rest of the diving and the great activities due to the impending storm.  We did have great diving<\/a> in many places on this trip.<\/p>\n

      If you are traveling for adventure, culture, beaches, and the ocean with primitive to modern experiences, check out Vanuatu.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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