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Re: fresh cargo from Efate to Epi?

by michal 17 May 2012

Hi Tamara, Sorry for not responding, I was on a short holiday. I was in Vanuatu 6 weeks in July-August 2010. That time there were 2…
RE: Luganville or Oyster Island?

by yehyeh 10 May 2012

I stayed at Deco stop in Luganville. It is a good place for divers to stay. It's not on the waterfront, but casual with a nice vibe.…
RE: Luganville or Oyster Island?

by yehyeh 10 May 2012

Definately get out of Luganville as soon as possible. I stayed at Oyster Island and it was lovely. If you are diving, especially on…
RE: fresh cargo from Efate to Epi?

by tamarak58 02 May 2012

Yes please do look through your notes Michal I am heading there next month - June 2012 and would not mind taking a cargo boat from Port…
RE: fresh cargo from Efate to Epi?

by michal 23 April 2012

I was in Vanuatu in July - August 2010. Fresh Cargo company had a passenger boat going once a week from Port Vila to Luganville via Epi…
RE: Luganville or Oyster Island?

by dbc05930 22 April 2012

Thanks Nomoss, we are thinking of staying at Beachfront Resort (2 nights) and then go to Oyster Island (2 nights). We are looking to dive…
Luganville or Oyster Island?

by dbc05930 21 April 2012

Hi, I'm in Santo for 4 nights with my wife and we are deciding on staying in Luganville or Oyster Island. It seems a shame to come to…
Accommodation in Santo

by dbc05930 20 April 2012

Hi, I'm looking for a nice hotel on the beach close to Luganville; please let me know if you know of any. thanks
Re: honeymoon help

by uncle_sav 04 December 2011

The best resort on Efate is Havannah but it is not close to Vila. The best value resort is Breakas which is on a beach. If you go to…
Re: malaria medication for Vanuatu

by Movedon 17 September 2011

Malaria is relatively scarce on Efate and most expats don't take prophylaxis. Apparently only 8 cases in Tanna last year so again risk…
Cheap eats in Port Vila

by madziabis 03 August 2011

Hi Guys I just spent a week in Santo and I absolutely loved those 400vt steakes, stews and other meals served by the local ladies next…
RE: Any busses from Luganville to Port Orly?

by yehyeh 30 July 2011

I caught a bus from the Unity Store to Lonnoc. It takes workers from Luganville back to Hog Harbour in the afternoon. I seem to think…
Re: Any busses from Luganville to Port Orly?

by uncle_sav 29 July 2011

There is no such thing as a regular scheduled service bus anywhere in Vanuatu. You will be sitting in the back of a truck. Look for…
RE: Any busses from Luganville to Port Orly?

by Laszlo 28 July 2011

Buses? Well, you may have to settle for a truck... ;-)
Any busses from Luganville to Port Orly?

by madziabis 27 July 2011

Hi Does anyone know if there are any buses going from Luganville to Port Orly at around midday? I've heard of a but at 5pm, but maybe…
RE: Cost of Vanuatu

by MadManascar 26 June 2011

Hello, Vanuatu is not cheap at all. In some places ( like Tanna ), I had to rely on the services provided at the hostel I was staying…
RE: treking info

by MadManascar 08 June 2011

Hi I would recommend you to go for the trek to visitthe isolated villages of the Malamal people in Espiritu Santo. I did the one to the…
Just returned from Vanuatu

by MadManascar 28 May 2011

Hello I have just returned from Vanuatu after a three weeks vacation. For those who doubt whether to go there or not, I would highly recomm…
Matt's travel notes for Vanuatu

by kittykat3 04 May 2011

I just returned from 2 weeks in Vanuatu (17 April 2011 - 1 May 2011), and felt the need to jot down the following travel notes in case…
Ferry to Aore Island

by aussiejens 22 April 2011

Hi, Can anyone please give advice about when and how often the ferry between Aore Island and Luganville operates? Also is the ferry…
Re: Means of Payment

by uncle_sav 25 March 2011

Take cash to every island except Efate and Santo - Vatu only, lots of 100 coins and 1000 notes. Even on Santo, I have never heard of…
RE: Luganville - tips!

by globalcitizen01 18 March 2011

Before you get to Luganville get in touch with Luke Tokar of Paradise tours. Luke is a young ni-Vanuatu guy who runs a great professional…
RE: Vanuatu for a Solo Girl Traveller

by looiefly 14 February 2011

in general Vanuatu is very safe! Where are you thinking about heading to while you're there? If you get out of Vila or Luganville you…
RE: Luganville - tips!

by Ozziegiraffe 28 January 2011

Luganville is the capital of Santo, which has the second-largest airport in the country. You might find a church Rest House with cooking…
Luganville - tips!

by kthorup 27 January 2011

Hey, Me and a friend are travelling to Vanatu in September this year on our medical elective. We will be based in and around Luganville…