The population of Espiritu Santo is between 30-40,000 people. As such the town of Luganville is fairly small and basically just one main street barely stretching 100mtrs in length. So finding a myriad of dining options in the town isn’t possible. We had heard of the Chinese restaurant and been told it has to be […]
Mangoes Resort and Restaurant, Port Vila
January 9, 2015 By 20 Comments
When we woke up at The Terrace Apartments, we were looking for breakfast. Right next door and apparently managed by the same couple, is Mangoes Resort and Restaurant. We wandered down the hill and walked into the restaurant that is surrounded by tropical gardens. As the outdoor tables had been set for couples, we sat […]
The Terraces Boutique Apartments, Vanuatu
January 8, 2015 By 26 Comments
We arrived in Port Vila quite late in the evening. Even later by the time our baggage was sighted. We found our way to the taxi rank and boarded two taxis for the short journey to The Terraces. The taxis cost AUS$25.00 each and the chaps were very friendly and helpful and offered to pick […]
Flying Air Vanuatu
January 7, 2015 By 33 Comments
After flying to Brisbane with Qantas where Alfie was disappointed he didn’t have a personal screen, I foolishly consoled him by advising that once we boarded the international flight for Vanuatu, he would have his own screen. Wrong. As too was my belief that when flying overseas you’re given slightly more leg room than when […]
Up, Up and Away to Vanuatu
January 5, 2015 By 28 Comments
It’s annual vacation time and we’re heading up, up and away for a couple of weeks. You might remember that last year we went on a Pacific Treasures Cruise around the South-Pacific Islands. We loved it so much we thought we’d book the same holiday again however, when we looked at the itinerary we noticed […]
Matevulu Blue Hole, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu
January 28, 2014 By 28 Comments
After we left the extremely stunning and picturesque Champagne Bay, we drove back towards the town of Luganville. Our driver, Johnnie, wasn’t doing too well. I was sitting behind him and noticed he kept punching himself in the head. Carl was sitting next to him and found this a bit disconcerting and asked him if […]
Champagne Bay, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu
January 27, 2014 By 32 Comments
Espiritu Santo literally means ‘Holy Spirit’. Espiritu Santo is the largest of Vanuatu’s islands and its population is around 30,000. Luganville is the largest town however it is often referred to as ‘Santo’. The people of Vanuatu are known as the happiest people on earth and their happiness is contagious. On the morning our ship […]
Cascade Falls, Efate Island, Vanuatu
January 23, 2014 By 32 Comments
Efate Island in Vanuatu is home to Port Vila, the country’s capital city. At Efate, cruise ships can dock rather than anchor off-shore so we were able to walk off the ship, rather than arrive in tender boats. We knew we were in a tropical paradise before even walking off the ship as local musicians […]
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