Theres no formal public transport system in solomon islands. Read the safety and security section on the country information page. Travellers guide to solomon islands wiki travel guide. Solomon islands holiday packages, accommodation, travel and tours.
They offer a chance to explore islands of exotic beauty, a unique blend of cultures, a fascinating history and a warm pacific welcome. Get to the heart of papua new guinea and the solomon islands and begin your journey now. We offer resorts, lodges and village stays and can cater amazing travel itineraries for the fishing, surfing, snorkel or dive trips. Solomon islands is now requiring all travelers arriving from american samoa, samoa, fiji, tonga, australia, new zealand and the philippines to show proof of measles vaccination. Travelling to the solomon islands but need more info on holiday insurance. Trek through jungle, discover waterfalls or sample local cuisine, theres never a dull moment in the solomon islands. Travel by boat in solomon islands can be dangerous. Travel insurance for solomon islands holidays solomon airlines. With 642,000 residents, solomon islands ranks 143rd in population compared to other countries. Solomon islands flights solomon islands hotels solomon islands vacation rentals. Savings will vary based on origindestination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel suppliers.
This guide to the solomons, written by an author who has seen them all and has. The solomon islands is a melanesian nation to the northeast of australia. The solomon islands are believed to have been inhabited by melanesian people for thousands of years. The solomon islands, an archipelago in the south pacific, is not for the fainthearted. Experience our island hospitality from the moment you step on board a solomon airlines flight. Things to do in the solomon islands travel guide qantas us.
For the adventure traveller ask us to plan your next solomon islands holiday. Komolo village stay offers hotels accommodation in solomon islands, solomon islands check out our pictures and book online with the solomon islands hotel directory. Solomon islands step into simplicity in the solomon islands, a nation comprising six major islands and more than 900 smaller islands and atolls scattered in the south pacific. The currency in solomon islands is the solomon islands dollar.
Jajama homestay in solomon islands, solomon islands book online. National geographics latest travel stories about solomon islands. Find the perfect vacation package for solomon islands on tripadvisor by comparing. The capital of honiara, on guadalcanal, is also well.
Forget what travelling the pacific used to be like around the solomon islands its still that way. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of covid19. Similar books to the solomon islands travel adventures an amazon book with buzz. Solomon islands travel guide plan your holiday in solomon. All flights must be confirmed at the time of booking. Solomon islands travel guide, tips and inspiration wanderlust. The remote location has kept the islands an unspoilt gem of a travel destination, with a slowly developing tourist industry. Our travel guide to the solomon islands is coming soon. These islands are laidback, welcoming and often surprisingly untouched. Get to the heart of solomon islands with one of lonely planets indepth, awardwinning guidebooks. The 626,000 inhabitants of the solomon islands are predominantly melanesian 94.
Adventure is out there wating to be explored with our solomon islands travel guide. Tucked away in the south pacific, the solomon islands are a little known, unspoilt paradise. When you peruse our catalog of hotels in solomon islands, youre sure to find affordable rates and incredible rates on any type of hotel in the region. Komolo village stay in solomon islands, solomon islands. Choiseul 1 book guadalcanal 78 books malaita 2 books. We offer a chance to explore islands of exotic beauty, a unique blend of cultures, a fascinating history and a warm pacific welcome, just 3 hours from australia solomon island holidays is your one stop travel specialist.
Travel to the solomon islands everything everywhere travel blog. Connections between solomon airlines and other carriers are not allowed. For citizens of visaexempt countries, they do not need to obtain a visa to travel to the solomon. The solomon islands travel adventures kindle edition by thomas booth author. If you are planning to travel outside honiara to rural guadalcanal, malaita. Mar 15, 2017 the solomon islands, an archipelago in the south pacific, is not for the fainthearted. Forget what travelling the pacific used to be like around the solomon islands.
Your solomon islands travel experts with over 55 combined trips between our consultants. With over 60 trip to the solomons our staff are the worldwide travel experts. See information on measures introduced in the solmon islands in response to the coronavirus covid19 pandemic. The solomon islands 1 are a south pacific archipelago east of papua new guinea. The solomon islands archipelago is made up of nearly tropical islands scattered across the southwestern pacific, just to the east of papua new guinea. Article by christine retschlag for travel solomon islands home to rustic romance, overwater spas and lobster every day for breakfast, lunch and.
The solomon islands archipelago is made up of nearly 1,000 tropical islands scattered across the southwestern pacific, just to the east of papua new guinea. An intriguing mix of luxury and untouched natural beauty, the solomon islands is a nature lovers dream. Solomon islands is a sovereign state consisting of six major islands and over 900 smaller islands in oceania lying to the east of papua new guinea and northwest of vanuatu and covering a land area of 28,400 square kilometres 11,000 sq mi. From port moresby, i fly into the solomon island s hectic, potholed capital honiara. We will operate a oneoff flight on 30 april 2020 from honiara to sydney and brisbane for passengers who wish to leave the solomon islands. Whether youre off for a romantic vacation, family trip, or an allinclusive holiday, solomon islands vacation packages on tripadvisor make planning your trip simple and affordable. The main islands to visit are guadalcanal, malaita, choiseul, new georgia, san cristobal and santa isabel. Stuck halfway between papua new guinea and vanuatu, the former british colony is made up of 992 islands. Meals, drinks and 30kg of checkin baggage and friendly service are included in your airfare.
Solomon islands, country in the southwestern pacific ocean. Enroll in the smart traveler enrollment program to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. This remote archipelago in the south pacific is the perfect destination for adventureseeking travelers who want to avoid tourists. A tourists guide to honiara, solomon islands youtube. Solomon islands clinician view travelers health cdc. Solomon islands islands and nation, pacific ocean britannica. Open source, wiki travel guide to solomon islands with information, photos, activities, maps, travel tips and more. Little green islands are haloed by snowy surf, and the varying depths of island inlets present a striking azure palette. The country comprises most of the solomons chain, with the exception of buka and bougainville, two islands at the northwestern end that form an autonomous. Follow the department of state on facebook and twitter. All books set in solomon islands on mappits literary map.
It stretches between papua new guinea to the west and vanuatu to the southeast. Find out how to return to the uk from solomon islands. Discover our deals and build your solomon islands vacation package. Explore solomon islands holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Get a quote and book your travel insurance for your trip with solomon airlines. Solomon islands holiday packages, accommodation, travel and. Solomon islands tucked away in the south pacific, between papua new guinea and fiji, the solomon islands are an untouched travel destination. The 10 best solomon islands hotels where to stay in the. It consists of a double chain of volcanic islands and coral atolls in melanesia. Due to the layout of the country, solomon islanders are very used to travelling by sea and in most cases this is seemingly the preferred method of travel. Stuck halfway between papua new guinea and vanuatu, the former. Service must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of the flights departure, otherwise it will not be possible for your child to travel.
Made up of 922 islands, 350 of which are inhabited, the solomon islands were formed by volcanic and earthquake activity over the years. This requirement does not apply to infants younger than 6 months of age, pregnant women, or travelers who can provide. Privately owned passenger vans, small buses and trucks provide transport in most areas with roads. We are currently experiencing an issue with our payment gateway and are working to get it fixed. Find the perfect vacation package for solomon islands on tripadvisor by comparing solomon islands hotel and flight prices. They occupy a strategic location on sea routes between the south pacific ocean, the solomon sea, and the coral sea.
Honiara international airport is the main hub for international flights in the solomon islands. These flights, however, are in high demand so be sure to book well in. You can find several free wifi hotspots in the solomon islands such as coffee shops, hotels, and resorts. I walk about seeing the main sights, then catch a taxi into the hills to see. In the meantime, please check out our solomon islands essential info page, and the posts in our travellers. Tourism solomons is the official tourism site of the solomon islands.
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