Awaiting You

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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Useful Phrases

Thank you

Tanggio

Thank you very much

Tanggio tumas

Yes

Ia

No

Nomoa

Good/Exellent

Gud tumas/ numbawan

Good to see you

Gu for lukim iu

I am pleased to meet you

Mi hapi tumas fo mitim iu

Where is the Post office?

Wea nao Pos ofis ia?

What is your name

Nem blo iu?

Where do you come from?

Iu blo wea?

What do you do?

Wanem nao waka blo iu?
Wanem nao iu duim?

Where do you live?

Iu stap lo wea?

Where are you going?

Wea nao iu go?

What for?

Fo wanem?

To eat

Fo kaikai

Excuse me, could you help me please? Thank you

Eskius, iu save helpem mi. Tanggio.

Help!

Helpem mi!

What you up to?

Hao nao iu distaem?

How is it going?

Hao nao evrisamting?

That’s right/ that’s it/

Hem nao or hem stret

Yeah...

Ia man

Really?

Turu!

Wow!

Oloketa!

Crikey!

Mae karangge!

You’re lying!

Iu laea!

No worries.../that’s okay

No wariwari/hem orate

Sorry, I can’t help you.

Sore tumas, mi no save helpem iu

How can I help you

Hao nao mi save help iu?

Please, take a sit!

Plis, iu save sidaon!

Would you like a drink or something?

Waswe, iu laeken drink o enisamting?

Can I get you something to drink?

Iu laekem anisamting for drinkim?

Can I ask you a question

Mi save askem iu wanfala kuesten

Where can I get a scrapper?

Wea nao mi save faedem skrepa?

Where did you get that bag?

Wea naoi u tekem baeg ia?

Hold old are you?

Iu kasem haomeni ia?

Where is the best place to swim?

Wea nao nambawan ples fo suim?

Thanks John for your great help.
My pleasure...

Tanggio tumas john fo bigfala help blo iu.
Hem oraet/ no ken wari/wilin blo mi.

How much money do you have?

Hao mas seleni nao iu garem?

Spend wisely?

Taetem gud basket

How many children do you have?

Hao meni pikinini nao iu garem?

Did you enjoy your holiday?

Waswe, iu enjoem holidei blo iu?

Where have you been?

Iu kasem Kam lo wea?

You’ve been here before?

Iu kam lo hia bifoa?

Can you drive?

Iu sav draev?

How are you?

Iu hao?

I am fine, thanks.

Mi oraet, tanggio tumas

You have a good day

Oi garem gudfala dei

I live/stay in Ngossi Ridge

Mi stap lo Ngossi Ridj

It is not far from town

Hem no farawe from taon

I would like to order...

Mi laek fo odam...

She would love it

Bae hem laekem

Would you mind waiting

Hem oraet sapos iu weit

How did you get here?

Hao nao iu kam?

I walk

Mi baeleg

I usually walk

Mi iusili baeleg

I am a student

Mi wanfala student

I am a Lawyer

Mi wanfala Loea

I play tennis on Sunday

Mi plei tennis lo Sandei

Can I have one Solbrew please

Mi laekem wanfala Solbru plis

 

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Banks

The 3 major banks in the Solomon Islands are Westpac, ANZ and Bank of the South Pacific (BSP).

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Shopping Details

The general shopping hours for Solomon Islands during the weekdays (Mon-Fri) is 0800-1630 and on Sat: 0800-1200. The Central Market (Honiara) opens 0800-1700 Mondays to Saturdays.

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Major Cities/Destinations

Honiara – CapitalGizo – main tourist resortsAukiMunda

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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

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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Camping

Camping is not encouraged and permission from the village chief or land owner must be sought

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Tipping

This is not required nor recommended in and around Solomon Islands.

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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