| the world in financial chaos, many people have said | | | | large variety of tours that are available in Vanuatu. |
| they will make cuts in their personal budget, so as to | | | | Tours to suit every budget, age and entertainment |
| be able to preserve their annual holidays. After all it is | | | | needs. You can enjoy anything from a helicopter ride, |
| holidays that keep you rational, in a world that is | | | | to horse-riding on the beach, a day exploring on a |
| reeling like a drunken sailor from one crisis to another. | | | | buggy, snorkeling the coral reef, or just going an an |
| It is not only important you get value for money, but | | | | around the island tour, visiting local villages and |
| it is a chance for a once in a lifetime Blue Moon | | | | enjoying some of the quiet beaches |
| Opportunity to explore something different. A time | | | | 5. In Vanuatu you are not locked into the resort |
| to learn about and experience the hidden secrets of | | | | atmosphere only, which makes it easier to have |
| the exotic tropical islands of the South Pacific. A | | | | conversations with the local people, who always |
| fabulous vacation destination that is right on the | | | | greet you with a wide friendly smile. After all, |
| doorstep of New Zealand, Australia and New | | | | Vanuatu was voted the Happiest Country on Earth in |
| Caledonia. | | | | 2006 |
| You need to make the choice between the highly | | | | 6. There is nowhere else in the world, aside from |
| popularized Fiji, or lesser known Vanuatu, (New | | | | Vanuatu, where you can stand on the very lip of a |
| Hebrides). Here are some pointers that may make | | | | live volcano. This is a totally awesome experience |
| the decision easier for you. | | | | 7. Vanuatu is politically more stable than Fiji |
| Access to both places is easy – just a short | | | | 8. A wide variety of outer island experiences are |
| flight from Australia or New Zealand and you will | | | | easily accessible in Vanuatu, if you have the time and |
| always find lots of accommodation bargains and airline | | | | the money. Each island has its own individual culture |
| deals to both destinations, however… | | | | and language. (Only Papua New Guinea has more |
| 1. Vanuatu has not been commercialized like Fiji and | | | | languages than Vanuatu) |
| there is no bartering with the local shopkeepers | | | | 9. Because of the uniqueness of each of the 83 |
| 2. In Vanuatu you still have easy access to a natural | | | | islands in the Vanuatu archipelago, there is an equally |
| wilderness experience, with a large variety of | | | | wide variety of tradition and culture. All readily |
| accommodation, from top-end resorts to | | | | experienced by the visitor |
| unsophisticated island bungalows | | | | 10. Vanuatu is the original home of extreme sport. A |
| 3. Through the influence of both the French and the | | | | flight to the island of Pentecost to watch the land |
| British, you have a large variety of great cuisine in | | | | dive will be treasured for years to come |
| Vanuatu, which is not just limited to the resorts. Your | | | | 11. While in Vanuatu you can get to enjoy one of the |
| taste buds can have a world wide experience in one | | | | world's largest free standing musical instruments, the |
| short vacation | | | | beautifully crafted custom tam-tam |
| 4. A lot of visitors have made comments on the | | | | 12. |