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come and experience a world unhurried and unspoiled in every way. With such a diverse range of activities there is something for everyone.

Simple hospitality...

it may not always be fancy but you'll always get a smile. Village life is simple and unhurried with a focus on subsistence living

Take a deep breath...

and let your self slip into 'Solomon Time'. Enjoy the tranquillity and literally feel the burdens of a busy life dissolve before your very eyes.

Underwater adventure...

explore the silent underwater world full of life and extraoridnary creatures like this napping nurse shark

Exotic cultures...

many still practised today. Traditional shell money in Malaita and Red Feather money in Temotu are still in circulation.

Soak up the romance...

away from the crowds. Experience the spledour of a tropical sunset while enjoying a glass of wine on your own private island

Surfing...

Be the first to surf new breaks in one of the world's last surfing frontiers. Uncrowded surf perfection in a pristine natural and cultural environment.

Get away...

with 300+ days of sunshine and some of the world's most beautiful places at your fingertips you won't want to leave.

Fishing...

the waters of the Solomons are renowned for big game. Whether you want go game fishing, surf fishing or even try your luck at spear fishing you will definitely see some action

Cruise...

the waters of the Solomons and experience the islands at close range with the opportunity to dive, snorkle and visit beautiful remote areas too difficult to reach by plane

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SOLS' Must Do's

SOLS' TOP MUST DO's

Here is a list we have compiled of the top must do's in the Solomons. Don't leave before you've done them.

	Kavachi - Western Prov. One of the most active submarine volcanoes of the South West Pacific.

	Honiara Market The place to sell and buy fresh garden produce and fish! The melting-pot of the Solomons!

	Turtles Green Turtles, Leatherback Turtles and Hawksbill Turtles. The latter two are considered critically endangered and the former two are known to nest on Tetepare.

	Raised atolls of Rennell & Bellona Spectacular dish shaped islands with low land valleys in the centre with raised cliff edges dropping straight into the ocean.

	Wild Dolphins- Savo At sunrise dolphins emerge from a small cove. See their spectacular acrobatics as they head out to sea.

	WWII Historical Sites A must if you want to appreciate the significant role this tiny island nation had during WWII.

	Marovo Lagoon - Western Prov. The largest salt water lagoon in the world is home to an array of spectacular marine life.

	Snorkle or Dive The warm sparkling clear waters hold a visual feast to delight the most fastidious diving or snorkeling enthusiast.

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Currency The traditional form of currency for Solomon Islands was shell money before the bank notes was introduced. However in some provinces shell money is still used mainly for settling disputes,... Read More...	Getting here By Air: Honiara International Airport (on Guadalcanal Island) is the main hub of the country. It is located 7 miles east of Honiara. Currently 5 airlines fly into Honiara on... Read More...	Emergency Services information to come Read More...	Major Cities/Destinations Honiara – CapitalGizo – main tourist resortsAukiMunda Read More...
Telecommunication Calling country code: (+677)Solomon Telekom Ltd, Our Telekom provides the Telecomunication in the Solomon Islands. 24 hour international telephone, fax and internet services are available from Honiara, and most provincial... Read More...	Observing Customs The people of the Solomon Island have a rich culture which observes many traditional "kastoms" which vary from province to province. Please ask about appropriate behaviour and always ask permission... 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...	Visas & Passports Citizens of the (British) Commonwealth, United States and most European Countries do not need visas. If you have a valid passport and return ticket or onward ticket, you can acquire... Read More...
Tipping This is not required nor recommended in and around Solomon Islands. Read More...	Weather and Climate Solomon Islands lay 12 degrees latitude of the equator and has a warm and tropical climate. The average daytime temperature ranges between 25 to 30 degrees Celsius with high humidity.... Read More...	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...	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...
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...	Departure Tax SBD $100 for outbound international passengers 12 years and over. Some airlines include this in their ticket prices. 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...

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