August 7, 2017

A World War II Hero Remembers Guadalcanal

August 7 marks the 75th anniversary of one of the most brutal battles of World War II, the Battle of Guadalcanal. World War II veteran Roy […]
August 2, 2017

Go Slow in the Solomons

Home to rustic romance, overwater spas and lobster every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Solomon Islands’ charms will allow you to switch off in […]
July 1, 2017

SOLOMON ISLANDS UNDERWATER WAR STORIES

From the air, the Solomon Islands archipelago looks like a tropical island paradise – and it is. But just over 70 years ago, this was the […]
June 8, 2017

Have Snorkel will Travel

“You forgot the snorkels??” I couldn’t believe it, but our guide Nelson was so wide-eyed and good-natured that staying angry for more than a minute or […]
May 30, 2017

Diving WWII Wrecks in the Solomon Islands

2017 will mark the 75th anniversary of the WWII battle for Guadalcanal where the advance of the Japanese imperial forces across the Pacific was halted by […]
May 14, 2017

THIS IS THE SOLOMON ISLANDS

Eight divers titter as we settle into our live board’s spacious interior salon, where briefings are augmented by maps and critter lists displayed on a big-screen […]
May 1, 2017

THE BATTLES OF PARADISE

The Battle of Guadalcanal, in the Solomon Islands, marked a turning point in WWII. This year marks the 75th Anniversary of that decisive combat. Planning is […]
April 29, 2017

Simply Solomons

The Solomons have an authenticity you won’t find elsewhere. Life here is simple. Though they might seem poor in the trappings of our everyday existence, no […]
April 2, 2017

Seduced by the SOLOMONS

It’s always thrill when you discover a brilliant holiday destination. But when you find one that’s gorgeous, supremely chilled and only around three hours from Australia […]