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Re: Chossing between Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and Samoa

by ASKC 11 November 2011

It looks like because of limited flights, we will probably not be able to fit Rennell into our travel plans. Has anyone taken the MV…
RE: Chossing between Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and Samoa

by Laszlo 11 November 2011

The main issue with Rennel could be getting on the flights (and having them materialize). Otherwise, 3-4 days on the island could be enough…
Re: Chossing between Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and Samoa

by ASKC 10 November 2011

Thank you for all of your help! We have decided on the Solomon Islands! We will spend two weeks here and have a few days in Fiji as well!…
RE: Chossing between Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and Samoa

by Laszlo 10 November 2011

Getting around the country is much easier in Vanuatu, where flights are more frequent and more reliable than in the Solomons. I could…
Re: Chossing between Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and Samoa

by ASKC 09 November 2011

Thank you! We have narrowed it down to Vanuatu or Solomon Islands. We are really interested in just about everything except diving.…
RE: Chossing between Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and Samoa

by Ozziegiraffe 06 November 2011

You are likely to get a bigger variety in Solomon Islands or Vanuatu, as they are much bigger, and include many more different clutures…
RE: FIji-Samoa-Tonga-Vanuatu-Solomon islands: itinerary examples

by Ozziegiraffe 15 August 2011

It is possible to fly to all of these countries from Fiji, but otherwise, there are only flights that connect Vanuatu and Solomon Islands.…
RE: Itinerary for around FIVE / SIX weeks

by Ozziegiraffe 08 May 2011

My first bit of advice is to book to go to either Santa Cruz or Renbel at the beginning of your trip, as planes to these places can get…
RE: Tsunami coming to Pacific islands in <2 hours

by Ozziegiraffe 13 March 2011

Watsoff, I saw that one too - it actually refers to a previous 6.6 quake in the Solomons (between Honiara, Kira Kira and Rennel). Being…
RE: Air Pacific Bula Pass and Where to go

by Laszlo 20 November 2010

Is it now possible to get on the domestic flights at short notice (say 1-3 days), and be pretty certain that the planes will actually…
RE: Flight combinations for South Pacific islands

by Ozziegiraffe 11 April 2010

Most transport within Solomon Islands has become much more reliable in the last year or so. For internal flights, it is necessary to book…
RE: Flight combinations for South Pacific islands

by Laszlo 09 April 2010

Is Rennel more reliably accessible these days? When I visited, I had to wait 2 weeks to get on a flight out there, and the confirmed flight…
RE: Searching for paradise...

by Watsoff 17 July 2009

Bellona is another Polynesian outlier in Solomons, in Renbel Province (Rennell and Bellona). It has some stunning beaches, but is far…
RE: Searching for paradise...

by Laszlo 17 July 2009

Rennell (also in the Solomons) was actually one Polynesian island I thought of. The houses there are not strictly traditional in style,…
RE: Solo travel and weekend trips from Honiara

by Laszlo 12 July 2009

I really think that when you have only a wekend at a time, you'll have to stick to Guadalcanal, and unfotunately you can't even get to…
RE: Buying plane tickets in advance / Solomon Airlines / Honiara travel agents

by Spakatumas 17 October 2008

I think World Aviation is the Australian franchisee for Solomon Airlines so there should be no problems with them selling domestic flights.…
RE: Buying plane tickets in advance / Solomon Airlines / Honiara travel agents

by allaren 16 October 2008

I am keeping all of these things in mind! faisi, I haven't (yet) heard back from that email address, but the Australian agent (worldaviat…
RE: If you have some advise...

by Watsoff 24 September 2008

Nutrax is right and malaria prophylaxis are necessary. Although the mosquitoes on Bellona, and I suspect the same on Rennell, do…
RE: Distant Anuta in the Solomons-A Place to Dream On

by Ozziegiraffe 28 July 2008

Those t-shirts come from second-hand clothing bales, imported in bulk from overseas. There are several other Polynesian outliers in the…
RE: Vanuatu_New Caledonia_Solomon

by Laszlo 14 July 2008

Traditional tribal cultures in Vanuatu (and elsewhere) tend to thrive away from coral reefs, in the mountainous interior. Having said…
RE: Advises for PNG and Solomon

by Laszlo 26 January 2008

There are lengthy posts about attending the goroka Show here, nothing can be added to that. I'd try and combine it with some village visits…
RE: Report - MALUKU UTARA - North Maluku

by Laszlo 12 December 2007

WOW - we have a reply box at the bottom of the thread finally!!! And reply numbers back, too!!!! Can't resist posting... ;-) Simsg,…
Solomon Islands

by Ozziegiraffe 16 October 2007

There isn't really a summer or winter in the tropics, more a drier or wetter season. Your months will be drier, but still hotter than…
mid life non-crisis trip

by Watsoff 08 May 2007

How about Solomon Islands? - it'd be a bit dicey for your wife &/or small offspring due to rampant malaria and lack of tourist infrastructur…
Exploring Solomon Islands

by harryg 19 April 2007

Hi all,

For anyone who is interested in bushwalking, cycling, surfing, kayaking, mountain climbing or village stays in Solomon…