| With the world in financial chaos, a lot of people have | | | | available in Vanuatu. You can experience anything |
| said they will make cuts in their personal budget, so | | | | from a helicopter ride, to horse-riding on the beach, |
| as to be able to preserve their annual holidays. After | | | | snorkeling a coral reef, a day on a buggy, or an |
| all it is holidays that keep you rational, in a world that | | | | around-the-island tour, where you can enjoy the local |
| is reeling like a drunken sailor from one crisis to | | | | beaches and the villagers . |
| another. | | | | 5. In Vanuatu you are not locked into the resort |
| It is not only essential you get value for money, but | | | | experience, as you are in Fiji, which makes it easier |
| it is a once in a lifetime blue moon opportunity to try | | | | to interrelate with the local people, who readily greet |
| out something different. A time to learn about and | | | | you with big friendly smiles. After all, Vanuatu was |
| experience the hidden secrets of the tropical islands | | | | voted the Happiest Country on Earth in 2006. |
| of the South Pacific. A fabulous vacation destination | | | | 6. There is nowhere else in the world, aside from |
| that is right on the doorstep of New Zealand, | | | | Vanuatu, where you can stand on the very edge of |
| Australia and New Caledonia. | | | | a live volcano. This is nothing short of a being totally |
| There are numerous people trying to decide | | | | overwhelming experience. |
| between going to the highly publicized Fiji, or lesser | | | | 7. Vanuatu is politically more stable than Fiji with its |
| known Vanuatu, (New Hebrides). | | | | coup mentality. |
| Access to both places is trouble-free - just a few | | | | 8. There are a wide variety of island experiences |
| hours flight from Australia or New Zealand and you | | | | readily accessible in Vanuatu, if you have both the |
| will be able to hunt out lots of low cost | | | | time and the money. Each of the islands have their |
| accommodation and airline deals to both destinations, | | | | own individual culture and language. (Only Papua New |
| however... | | | | Guinea has more languages than Vanuatu) |
| 1. Vanuatu has not been commercialized the way Fiji | | | | 9. Because of the uniqueness of each of the 83 |
| has and there is no bargaining for goods. | | | | islands in the Vanuatu archipelago, there is an equally |
| 2. In Vanuatu you still have quick access to a pristine | | | | wide variety of tradition and culture. All readily |
| wilderness experience, with a good range of | | | | experienced by the visitor. |
| accommodation, from top end resorts to island | | | | 10. Vanuatu is the original home of extreme sport. A |
| bungalows | | | | trip to the island of Pentecost to watch the land |
| 3. Through the influence of both the French and the | | | | dive, is totally unforgettable. |
| British, you have a large variety of great cuisine in | | | | 11. Vanuatu is also the home of one of the world's |
| Vanuatu, which is not just limited to the resorts. Your | | | | largest free standing musical instruments, the |
| taste buds can enjoy a world wide experience in one | | | | traditional carved tam-tam |
| short holiday. | | | | 12. Vanuatu has some of the best deep sea fishing in |
| 4. Many visitors have commented on the wide | | | | the South Pacific. |
| variety of tours, to suit every budget, that are | | | | |