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  1. batesl avatar

    Re: Solomon? PNG? Vanuatu? Film crew looking for exciting ideas!ba

    by batesl 16 February 2012

    Thanks for the info and replies. After re-reading my post I do realize that came off quite badly. I probably should have mentioned some…

  2. lagoon avatar

    Re: Solomon? PNG? Vanuatu? Film crew looking for exciting ideas!ba

    by lagoon 15 February 2012

    It would be most unfortunate if the TV station you represent sets out to exploit another nation - particularly a Pacific one, and far…

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    RE: Solomon? PNG? Vanuatu? Film crew looking for exciting ideas!ba

    by Watsoff 15 February 2012

    Not only is it not fair to the locals, burial sites often require a "custom" fee to visit, and sometimes the fees are outrageously high…

  4. Lilau avatar

    RE: Solomon? PNG? Vanuatu? Film crew looking for exciting ideas!ba

    by Lilau 15 February 2012

    Vanuatu, although amazing and different (think: land diving ceremonies, volcanoes from close up, kastom villages, very potent kava, lovely…

  5. Ozziegiraffe avatar

    RE: Solomon? PNG? Vanuatu? Film crew looking for exciting ideas!ba

    by Ozziegiraffe 15 February 2012

    The Solomons still has a lot of authenticity, especially the more remote areas in the middle and east. However, you would have difficult…

  6. batesl avatar

    Solomon? PNG? Vanuatu? Film crew looking for exciting ideas!ba

    by batesl 15 February 2012

    Hi all, I work for a Chinese television station specializing in travel shows. We film all over the world, but my team mostly films within…

  7. Ozziegiraffe avatar

    RE: 4 weeks from Oz to US?

    by Ozziegiraffe 14 February 2012

    There is a comprehensive list of flights across the Pacific [here in the FAQs|http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=726…

  8. uncle_sav avatar

    Re: Which island in Vanuatu?

    by uncle_sav 12 February 2012

    Most of Pentecost is dead quiet. If you are OK with splendid isolation this place is good and is fairly close to the airport. http://www…

  9. leeau avatar

    RE: Advice on where to go July August

    by leeau 12 February 2012

    @ lagoon and @H2ooh - thanks a lots for your replies and the detailed advice - especially with the costings The Cook Islands is looking…

  10. dbc05930 avatar

    RE: Which island in Vanuatu?

    by dbc05930 12 February 2012

    Thanks, would you recommend anything else in Pentecost?

  11. uncle_sav avatar

    Re: Which island in Vanuatu?

    by uncle_sav 12 February 2012

    Fly to Lonorore airport where there is a jump every Saturday in June. There is another at Londot, which is a little further south, on…

  12. dbc05930 avatar

    RE: Which island in Vanuatu?

    by dbc05930 12 February 2012

    Thanks Sav - any special reason? We're leaning towards Malekula for the ease of flights and also because there seems to be lots to do;…

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    RE: New Caledonia or Vanuatu

    by dbc05930 12 February 2012

    Thanks Alexander

  14. alexander_vi avatar

    RE: New Caledonia or Vanuatu

    by alexander_vi 11 February 2012

    I've also been to both but my most recent trips have been for business so my perspective will be different. The biggest difference will…

  15. katietux avatar

    Ratua Private Island

    by katietux 11 February 2012

    We are thinking about going to Vanuatu over the Christasm holidays- some hotels we have checked are already booked. Has anyone heard good/ba…

  16. uncle_sav avatar

    Re: Which island in Vanuatu?

    by uncle_sav 11 February 2012

    Pentecost

  17. dbc05930 avatar

    Which island in Vanuatu?

    by dbc05930 11 February 2012

    Hi, I am planning a trip to Vanuatu for next June. Besides Port Vila and Santo, I want to go to one island in between; does anyone have…

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    Re: New Caledonia or Vanuatu

    by dbc05930 11 February 2012

    thanks Mandja - what are your favourite places in New Caledonia? I'm having trouble finding anyone I know who has been there. I'm thinking…

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    Re: Moving to any island - suggestions?

    by looiefly 11 February 2012

    I lived in Vanuatu for 6 months a few years back and have visited again since. It is one of the most incredible places in the world- the…

  20. Ozziegiraffe avatar

    RE: Advice on where to go July August

    by Ozziegiraffe 10 February 2012

    South of the equator is best at that time of year. Consider Solomon Islands and Vanuatu as well, and look for accommodation specials.…

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    RE: rain

    by Ozziegiraffe 07 February 2012

    Cyclone was heading for Vanuatu. However, it is starting to cloud over here again.

  22. mandja avatar

    RE: New Caledonia or Vanuatu

    by mandja 05 February 2012

    Ive been to both and prefer New Caledonia The capital of Vila in Vanuatu is rather sleepy and whilst charming , in my view is not as enjoya…

  23. dbc05930 avatar

    New Caledonia or Vanuatu

    by dbc05930 04 February 2012

    Hi - I'm going on a 10 day trip with my wife to either New Caledonia or Vanuatu; both seem fantastic. I would love to know if anyone has…

  24. avioncito avatar

    customs in Australia or New Zealand

    by avioncito 04 February 2012

    I plan on visiting a friend in Malekula, Vanuatu in October. He said to fly to Norsup. I can leave from either Sydney or Brisbane, Australi…

  25. deltazet avatar

    RE: How long for Vanuatu

    by deltazet 26 January 2012

    Please keep in mind that flights between islands are expensive, and travel by sea is taking long time and not reliable. Your budget may…

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