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WWII

Photo: Ferry Service on Guadalcanal

Some of the fiercest fighting of the war took place in and around Honiara. Names like Bloody Ridge, Red Beach, Skyline Ridge and Henderson Field will live long in the memories of both sides.

Here in 1942, World War Two’s bloodiest and longest campaign saw the loss of nearly 38,000 lives and the turning point of the war in the Pacific.

There are many battle sites and relics of the war to be found not only here, but throughout the islands.

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Bookings Make bookings early and with plenty of time to avoid disappointment. Many of the larger resorts get booked out well in advance so if you are particular about the places... Read More...	Customs The items that may be imported into the Solomon Islands without incurring customs duty are:200 cigarettes or 250g cigars/225g of tobacco2litres of wine/spiritsOther dutiable goods up to a total value... Read More...	Tipping This is not required nor recommended in and around Solomon Islands. Read More...	Emergency Services information to come Read More...
National specialties/drinks Specialties: Tapioca Pudding (Cassava pudding)Motu (Local food baked in traditional oven)Taro roots and taro leaf blended in coconut milkSeafoodCoconut crabCrayfish Read More...	Post Airmail to European countries takes approximately 14 days, and to Australia it takes 1 day. The general Post Office hours (in Honiara): Mon-Fri 0800 – 1630 & Sat 0800-1200. Read More...	Dress Code Informal lightweight attire is appropriate for both day and evening wear alongside comfortable footwear. Occassionally, a light sweater may be handy for those rare cool nights. Bikini and other beachwear... Read More...	Health Main public hospital is in Honiara with smaller facilities in major provincial centres. Private clinics are also found in Honiara. Malaria medication is recommended; insect repellent and sleeping under a... Read More...
Credit cards/ATMs/Travel Checks Credit cards (Visa, Master cards and Cirrus) as well as travel cheques (to avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take travel cheques in Australian Dollars or Pounds... Read More...	Is it Safe? The Solomon Islands is a very safe destination to travel to and engage in tours and other activities. The people are very friendly and keen to share their way of life... Read More...	Departure Tax SBD $100 for outbound international passengers 12 years and over. Some airlines include this in their ticket prices. Read More...	Major Cities/Destinations Honiara – CapitalGizo – main tourist resortsAukiMunda Read More...
What should I buy? Purchases for local artifacts, souvenirs, clothes, local food and other beverages can all be done in Honiara town (Guadalcanal Province), and few stores/markets in Gizo town (Western Province), Taro town... Read More...	Banks The 3 major banks in the Solomon Islands are Westpac, ANZ and Bank of the South Pacific (BSP). Read More...	Camping Camping is not encouraged and permission from the village chief or land owner must be sought Read More...

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