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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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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 centers (including major hotels and resorts in those locations).

GSM mobile phone coverage is available in Honiara, Gizo and Auki, although overseas roaming is presently limited. Visitors may still have to purchase local SIM cards for their GSM handsets. GSM handsets sold by Telekom are not locked and can be reused outside of the Solomon Islands with an appropriate SIM. Most Telekom offices have an internet café, plus there are many privately run internet cafes. WiFi hotspots can be found at major hotels and several other locations throughout Honiara, at Gizo and also at the Telekom offices in Noro and Munda. Access to locally hosted websites through these hotspots is free. To access internationally hosted content, prepaid cards are available from Telekom offices and many agencies.

There are two television channels in Honiara, broadcasting the BBC World Service and the Australia Network. Local news and features are broadcast over the Australia network signal at 9pm each night (subject to scheduling changes) and again the next morning.

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Banks The 3 major banks in the Solomon Islands are Westpac, ANZ and Bank of the South Pacific (BSP). Read More...	Nightlife Major hotels provide entertainment with cultural performances on certain nights of the week. Clubs like Point Cruz Yacht Club and the Captains Bar in the Pacific Casino Hotel, in Honiara,... 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...	Traveling by car General information The required age for driving in the Solomon Islands is 18 years and above. The driver must have a driving license, and must be mentally and physically fit... Read More...
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...	Departure Tax SBD $100 for outbound international passengers 12 years and over. Some airlines include this in their ticket prices. 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...	Pharmacies Pharmacies are limited to population areas and missions. Within the capital (Honiara) the available pharmacies include; Point Cruz Chemist and Honiara Dispensary located in Point Cruz, Panatina Chemist limited located... Read More...
Camping Camping is not encouraged and permission from the village chief or land owner must be sought Read More...	Tipping This is not required nor recommended in and around Solomon Islands. 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...	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...
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...	Emergency Services information to come 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...

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