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JANUARY 2014 ISSUE 59

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Welcome to Vanuatu!

Vanuatu is an archipelago consisting of 83 beautiful islands, with the main islands being Efate, Espiritu Santo, Malekula and Tanna.

Vanuatu is a land of diversity and huge smiles, boasting coral seas, tropical islands, abundant marine life, volcanoes and rainforests.

Snorkelling, Scuba diving, game fishing and adventures are here to enjoy in a country with a colourful history, and rich, living culture.

Our natural environment provides the basis of un-spoilt living in the villages, where life is carefree and the friendliest people are waiting to greet you. This is why Vanuatu has been voted twice as the “World’s Happiest Place” in the Lonely Planet’s Happy Index.

Vanuatu is a young nation with a huge appreciation and respect for the natural and cultural

environment. We trust that your time in Vanuatu will be

enjoyable and will make long lasting memories. We invite you to return again and again to experience the various wonders that this archipelago of islands provides, from the World’s most accessible active volcano on the island of Tanna, to diving on one of the world’s most renowned wreck sites, the President Coolidge off the island of Espiritu Santo. There is so much to see and do on Vanuatu’s numerous islands.

We thank you for choosing Vanuatu as your holiday destination and look forward to seeing you on our shores again. Lukim Yu Bakegen!

Linda Kalpoi, General Manager,Vanuatu Tourism Office

There is nO quesTiOn ThaT VanuaTu

is a destination of real natural beauty, great

adventures and friendly locals, and we’ve

recently been working hard to build a brand

that reflects the pristine qualities of Vanuatu.

We’ve launched our new brand under the

tagline “Discover What Matters: Vanuatu” with

a new logo and inspirational images that will

create a strong emotional connection between

the audience, the people and culture that makes

Vanuatu a perfect holiday destination.

We’ve combined real human emotion with

stunning landscape photography – the only

thing that will take your breath away more than

our new marketing campaign is actually seeing

Vanuatu with your own two eyes.

So while our brand, logo and ads may have

a new flavour, Vanuatu is still that authentic

destination famous for its festivals, volcanoes,

impressive waterfalls and remote villages.

Of course our re-branding may have you seeking

some slightly more thrilling adventures during your

stay, from kayaking, waterfall abseiling and mud-

splash buggy rides to river canoeing, wreck dives,

jetboating, kite surfing, hydro zorbing, sandboarding

and ash trekking or simply some relaxation and

rejuvenation. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing

holiday or an adventure filled trip – Discover What

Matters in Vanuatu.

A warm welcome to all visitors to the islands of the Republic of Vanuatu

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Fiesta Game Fishing Charters

❚ Fiesta Game Fishing Charters special-izes in live aboard fi shing, sightseeing trips.The live aboard experience is a great way to see and fi sh areas of Vanuatu you would otherwise not get to. A one day charter or 7 days, a trip can be tailored to suit all on board. ❚ Fishing in the Northern islands is a tru-

ley unique experience. This is the “real Vanuatu” unspoilt and protected by it’s re-

moteness, with beautiful white and black sand beaches, incredible jungle covered mountains and waterfalls cascadig down. ❚ With deep water of 28 degrees plus in

close to the land, the fi shing starts imme-diately you set foot on board. Gamefi shing species present in these waters include Blue,Black, and striped marlin, magnifi -cent sailfi sh, yellowfi n tuna. dogtooth

tuna, wahoo, mahi mahi, and on the reefs G.T’s, red bass, job fi sh, and many more. To date our record weights for the boat are, Blue Marlin 300kg, sailfi sh 95kg, G.T 34kg, Mahi Mahi 21kg, Dog tooth 45kg, Yellowfi n 90kg and the list goes on! ❚ A trip can be tailored to suit all on board,

a visit to a local village or a working co-pra and cattle plantation can be included, snorkling, spending time in the great re-

sorts in the area, Vanuatu has so much to o� er and we will do what we possiblt can to acheive the type of trip you re-quire and enhance the overall live aboard experience.

Island NewsVANUATU TOURISM OFFICE

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Why invest in Vanuatu

Vanuatu The Pacific`s Premier Offshore Financial Center Port Vila is more than only a banking center. Genuine in-depth financial, investment,

banking, accounting and legal expertise has been developed in Vanuatu. Vanuatu`s tax system provides the fertile ground for every investor:•Zero corporate and personal income tax!•No capital gains tax•No estate or death duties•No tax treaties with other countries•International banking services•Freely able to repatriate funds without condition. The legal system is based on British and French law. The Companies Act, Banking Act and Trust Companies Act, which form the framework for the operation offshore financial centre, are based on English law. Communication in form of telephone, fax and internet are provided via satellite. By the end of the year a fiber-optic submarine-cable, run from Fiji to Vanuatu will make Vanuatu “the place” for all communication based business and data centre. The majority of the cable will be proudly owned by the people of Vanuatu. Practically, there will be no difference if your business is based in New York, Frankfurt, Paris or Port Vila. Port Vila will be connected to the world. There are no exchange control regulations in Vanuatu. Bank accounts can be in any of the major international currencies. Funds in any currency can be readily transferred anywhere in the world without the need for approvals. The Vanuatu people and the Government welcome foreign investment to Vanuatu. There are no general restrictions for foreigners to buy and sell any real-estate within the Vanuatu leasehold system. Business investments in general are also welcome. The Vanuatu Investment Promotion Authority (VIPA) is the responsible government authority for approval. Every foreign investor has to lodge an application to obtain a foreign investment approval certificate (FIAC). The FIAC is connected to the personal name of the foreign investor and specifies all business and investment activities he may be involved within the country, along with the geographic location of these activities. Certain restrictions of minimum investments may apply and restrictions exist in the category of services, for example public bus and taxi service, coastal shipping of less than 80 tonnes or fishing. Jorg is the CEO of a Vanuatu Investment Group who is developing tourism- and business investments in Vanuatu. Because of his financial expertise he is also appointed as Director of the Board of Trustees of the Vanuatu National Providence Fund (VNPF), the Super Annuation Fund of Vanuatu. If you have any questions, Jorg is happy to help. Mobile: +678 7730000 jorg@stay-vanuatu.com

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Abseiling

Edge Adventure +(678) 25731

blokArt

Blokart Vanuatu +(678) 5913420

buggy tours

Off Road Adventure +(678) 77 42 446

Culture tour

Secret Garden +(678) 26222

DAy Cruises

Coongoola Day Cruise +(678) 25020Performance Marine Sailing Charters +(678) 7717108Cruise Away +(678) 7722203

CyCling

Eco Tours +(678) 5403506

eCo tours

Eco Tours +(678) 5403506Evergreen Tours + (678) 23050Melanesian Tour + (678) 26847

Fishing

Lelepa Island Tours (678) 7742714Sport Fish Vanuatu + (678) 5552433

FlyboArD

Flyboard +(678) 5931987/7712646)

heliCopter tours

Vanuatu Helicopters +(678) 25022

horse riDing

Club Hippique Adventure Park(678) 26949

islAnD DAy tours

Atmosphere Tours +(678) 7751520/ 5483235Evergreen Tours +(678) 23050Melanesian Tour +(678) 26847

Jet boAt

Tropic Thunder +(678) 5544107

Jet ski

Mele Bay Jet Ski +(678) 7735441

kAyAking

Island Time kayaking +(678) 5695140Kayaking Vanuatu +(678) 7754954 / 7752952.

pArAsAiling

Port Villa Parasailing + (678) 7742 331

sCubA Diving

Big Blue +(678) 27518Nautilus Watersport +(678) 22398Tranquillity Dive +(678) 23271Hideaway Resort +(678) 22963Underwater scooters + (678) 27518

snorkeling

Big Blue +(678) 27518Tranquillity Dive +(678) 23271Hideaway Resort +(678) 22963Reef Explorer +(678) 23303/7773303

tAnnA volCAno post

Unity Airlines +(678) 24475

unDerwAter post oFFiCe

Hideaway Resort +(678) 22963

volCAno Flight tours

Air Safaris +(678) 7745207Unity Airlines +(678) 24475

wAterFAll tours

Eco Tours +(678) 5403506Evergreen Tours + (678) 23050Melanesian Tour + (678) 26847

Zipline

Vanuatu Jungle Zipline + (678) 5550423

Zorb riDe

Wet’n Wild Zorbing +(678) 5564 353

Day tour guidenature, adventure and culture Port vila

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Visitor guidea-Z information about vanuatu

A

AIRLINES

Air Vanuatu’s office – 23878 is in town between

Club Vanuatu and the Police Station and handles

reconfirmation of flights for themselves, Qantas

and Solomon Airlines. Pacific Blue, Virgin are

on 22836. Air Caledonie – 22895. South Pacific

Travel – 22836 next to the Waterfront Bar &

Grill handles Air Niugini and Air Pacific. Surata

Tamaso Travel 22666 next to Sharper Image

on Lini Highway handles Air New Zealand.

For internal flights to 30 destinations please

contact Air Vanuatu Domestic 23848 .

ART/ ARTIFACTSArtefacts can be bought from Handikraf blong Vanuatu

opposite of General Store in town (23228), Goodie’s

South Pacific Artefacts’ & Money Exchange and

L’Atelier, There are also artefacts for sale in the National

Museum shop. You can view good collections of

artefacts at the Catholic Church museum centre in

Nambatu and also at Michoutochkines and Pilioko

House on the Pango Road which has a large Pacific

collection.Diana Tam has a popular art gallery next to

her home off the Pango Rd. (23038).

B

BANKS /MONEYANZ Bank and Westpac Bank are in the Main Street,

BRED Bank next to Fung Kuei and The National

Bank of Vanuatu next to Air Vanuatu. Bank hours are

Monday to Friday, from 8:30am–3:30pmAll four banks

are represented in Santo. Goodie’s & Seven Eleven

Money Exchange also have competitive exchange

rates and now have a money transfer facility.

C

CAR HIREThere are a number of car rental outlets. Make sure

you check on insurance as some of the cheaper

less established rentals don’t offer insurance and if

you have an accident, it is horribly expensive.

World Car Rental next to Daily Post 26515, AVIS

at Asco Motors 25457. Budget 23170 is located in

Nambatu, opposite Parliament House. Discount

Rentals 23242 beside Motor Traders.Go 2 Rent is

located in Numbatu opposite to Au Bon Marche

Nambatu 5363464/7744092

CHEMISTThere are 2 main chemists in Vila: Drug Store,

near the Post Office Monday to Friday 7.30am–

6pm, Saturdays 7.30am–12pm and on Sundays

and public holidays 8.30am–12pm. Healthwise

Pharmacy is located opposite Island Time

Takeaway and is also popular for its prices.

DDENTISTSEfate: Nova Dental ground floor Anchor House

near Water Front Bar & Grill Tel: 26696 Hospital

clinic Vila Central Hospital – 22100. Dr H Collard/

Mrs Janet Kerr – 22306. Dr Joseph Roberts –

26958 Espiritu Santo: Hospital Clinic Northern

District Hospital, Luganville 36345

DUTY FREEGS Cellars opposite Port Vila Markets, Fung Kuei near

to Anchor Inn, Prouds near to Peche Mignion, Sound

Center Downtown opposite to Vanuatu Tourism Office.

EEMBASSIES AND HIGH COMMISSIONSAustralian High Commission 22777, located near

Central School. French Embassy 22353, opposite

La Terrasse. New Zealand High Commission 22933,

is located opposite Moorings. The NZ High Comm

also looks after British passport holders who have

problems. Embassy of the People’s Republic of China

23598, in Nambatu. European Union Office located in

the Surata Tamaso building 22501. There are a number

of Honorary Consuls in Vila: PNG Consul, Eileen

Nganga 22439, Swedish Consul K. Waldebäck 22944.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS (Free Call)

Police: 111 Vila Central Hospital: 112 Fire: 113 Ports

and Harbour: 114 Promedical Ambulance: 115

ESMC Emergency&Specialists 22219

HHEALTHVaccinations are not required to visit Vanuatu

but antimalarial precautions are recommended

for visits to outer islands. Malaria is endemic and

visitors should take precautions. Dengue fever is

also present so take insect repellent everywhere.

There are no dangerous animals in Vanuatu.

IIMMIGRATIONYou can extend permits up to a maximum of four

months. Contact the Department of Immigration

upstairs next to Sound Centre. Enquiries on 22354.

For stays not exceeding 30 days, nationals of the

following countries do not require a visa: Nationals of

Commonwealth countries, EU countries, Fiji, Japan,

Norway, Philippines, South Korea, Switzerland & USA.

INTERNETYou can get free wireless internet at a few restaurants

and cafés in town if you purchase food and drink. Try

Lotus Café. La Tentation, Nambawan Café behind

Healthwise on the Seafront, Chantillys and the

Anchor Inn all are wireless hotspots. Lotus Café.

MMARKETSThe main market opens on Monday through till

Saturday at 1pm and are closed on Sundays. There

are also market vendors at Centre Market which opens

on Monday mornings to Saturday 1.00pm. Some

may open on Sunday if there is a cruise ship. There

is also an Arts & Crafts market at the other end of the

seafront behind Healthwise which sells local goods

and handicrafts.

MEDICAL SERVICESPort Vila Medical Centre 22826: Vila Bay Health Centre

27777 and Emergency 7744777 Tassiriki Health Centre

23112. Promedical Ambulance: 25566/ 115 (Free call)

NNIGHTCLUBSElektro Rock Vanuatu. 25151 above Digicel,

Rumours, Moorings Hotel. Tel 26800 next to

Chantilly’s on the Bay, Shakers. 29100 near Vila

Mall. Voodoo Bar, 7755533 next to Olympic Hotel.

PPOST OFFICEVila Post Office open Mon – Fri from 7.30am–

4.30pm, Sat 7.30am–11.30am. Luganville Post

Office opens Mon–Fri 7.30am–11.30am and

1.15pm–4.30pm, and Sat 7.30am–11.30am. On

cruise ship days on weekends opening hours are

extended.

TTELEPHONEThere are two telephone companies in town where

you can purchase sim cards, and get your phone

connected. Telecom Vanuatu and Digicel. Look out

for refill cards sold all over town. Most hotels have

direct dial facilities but surcharge is up to 50%. The

Post Office in town is cheaper. Payment by cash in

vatu after every call. Credit cards not accepted.

WWATERVanuatu’s town water supply is safe to drink,

however some people react to water in different

places and if you are travelling to outer island

bottled water can be purchased in Port Vila.

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Get off the beaten track with Off Road AdventuresOff Road Adventures offers a unique and exciting way to discover Vanuatu! Strap in and get ready for fun on board a self-drive off-road buggy. All vehicles are two seater automatics and are supervised by expert tour guides who

will take you on the ride of your life.The owners are keen to help the Ni Vanuatu people and to put back into the local community. You will find most tours will visit local villages where the tourist gets to experience the real way of life of the Ni Vanuatu – something which is not usually seen if you come here just as a tourist. The tourists are also encouraged to talk and spend time with the locals to learn about customs and cultures here in Vanuatu.Choose from a diverse range of guided tours throughout Port Vila and it surrounds. Travel through local villages, off the beaten tracks through the forests, swim and snorkel at pristine beaches or feed the sharks and turtles. Off Road Adventures have the newest fleet of buggies which are 250cc, fun and easy to drive 2 seater automatic buggies. They look professional and are a lot of fun! They will even pick you and drop you at your resort or hotel if you are staying in the local Port Vila area. Off Road Adventures offer the best value for money tour where the tourist can enjoy a range of activities and the best part is they get to drive themselves to their destinations. Off Road Adventures take you on road and off road on a journey of adventure to get you to your final destination making sure you enjoy yourself all the way!

ToursTurtle Bay Crystal Blue Tour Wed & Sat (8:30am - 12:30pm approx) A once in a lifetime hands on experience with turtles! The only drive-yourself tour to Turtle Bay. We start by passing through a local village and stopping for refreshments and photo opportunities! Then off to the Crystal Blue Lagoon Resort. This resort is home to the turtle hatchery, giant coconut crab and many other local tropical species. Have your photo taken with the baby turtles. Indulge in a swim and great snorkeling at the pristine white sandy Turtle Bay beach and be surrounded by tropical fish, or have the option to swim with the sharks and giant turtles, while our friendly guides cook you a mouth-watering Vanuatu organic beef BBQ brunch!

BBQ Brunch Included• Turtle Bay Entry Fee included• Turtle Tour Included$140 AUD per person

Bush & Beach Tour Tues, Thurs & Sun (8:30am - 12pm approx) This tour has it all. On road, off road, unsealed roads and beach driving taking you through a village to meet the locals. Then back in your buggy to arrive at the beautiful Tara Beach Resort. Enjoy a kayak or swim in crystal clear water while hand feeding the hundreds of tropical fish and experience some of the best snorkeling that Vanuatu has to offer. Relax by the café or on the beach before enjoying a delightful buffet brunch.• Buffet Brunch Included. $105 AUD per personBuggy Blast Mon - Sat 2pm-4.00pm (approx) A pure driving tour that takes you on road, off road, mud tracks when raining and unspoiled scenic coast line. Enjoy a stop at a village to meet the locals where you can have a swim to wash away the mud and dust. Buckle up for a ride through some terrain only accessible by buggy, driving through crazy tracks under lush jungle canopy then stopping off at a secluded beach where only locals and Off Road Adventure customer are welcome. The wetter the better! Don’t wear white! • Mud Included When Raining $80 AUD per person

Buggy, Beach, Pizza & Jet Ski**NEW TOUR Mon & Fri 8.30am-12pm (approx)Full On Fun, driving along on road / off road tracks and the beach where you will visit the smiling pikininis of Mele Beach. Then buggy up to the fabulous Beach Bar overlooking the beautiful Hideaway Island where you can swim and play on the water toys then its full throttle for a quick JET SKI blast just to wet the appetite before relaxing by THE BEACH BAR enjoying their renowned wood fire pizza brunch in true castaway style! Sit back and relax, watch the kids swim/play in the safest bay in Vila or simply enjoy the breathtaking coastline that The Beach Bar has to offer! • Pizza Brunch Included • Jet Ski Blast Included$140 AUD per person

Phone 7742446Email: info@offroadvanuatu.com

Come along to Off Road Adventures for an experience of Vanuatu you will never forget!

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Dining guidePort Vila

Vanuatu is famous throughout the

South Pacific for its deliciously

fresh and organic cuisine. There

are more than fifty different dining

venues where one can enjoy a great

meal and try traditional delicacies.

Some typical local foods like laplap

(pounded taro or yam mixed with

any kind of meat and coconut

milk, cooked in banana leaves in an

underground oven) and tuluk (a local

version of the meat pie) can be tried

at the local market for about 100vt to

250vt.

Bars and Bistros

❚ Anchor Inn: Is well known for its hamburgers and a popular expatriate watering hole. Tel: 22435 $$

❚ Brewery: Across the road from the Grand Hotel; as their name suggests they brew their own excellent beer (Nambawan Beer) and the food is great. Tel: 28238 $$$

❚ Breakas Bar / Restaurant: Located near Pango village. A simply beautiful place to eat and dine with great food. Tel: 23670 or email: breakasresort@vanuatu.com.vu. $$$

❚ Wahoo Bar and Restaurant: Out of town 30 min drive north of the island near Havannah. Great fresh sea food. Tel: 7736232. $$$

❚ War Horse saloon: Located on Warf Road ; Good for a Tex-Mex food experience in a unique Walt Disney props décor. Tel: 26670. $$

❚ Waterfront Bar & grill: Right in town; the food is nice. Tel: 23490 or email: waterfront@vanuatu.com.vu. $$

Cafés

❚ Au Peche Mignon: For a taste of real French pastries. Tel: 27271 or email: aupechemignon@vanuatu.com.vu. $$

❚ Bali Hai Café & Bar: Located at Iririki Island Resort, there is a charge for the ferry redeemable for food and bevmeriake@ihg. is a charge for the ferry redeemable for food and bevrneriakeihg email: reservations@iririki.com. $$

❚ Jills Café: Located opposite the Post Office; serves typical and delicious Tex-Mex dishes and hamburgers. Tel: 25125 or email: whitford@vanuatu.com.vu. $$

❚ La Tentation Restaurant, Bar & Café: Located in town by the ocean; a beautiful and chic venue with great food. Tel: 29661 or email: latentation@vanuatu.com.vu. $$$$

Chinese

❚ Ah Tong Restaurant & Take Away: They serve fantastic authentic Chinese food. Tel: 28308. $ ❚ Harbour View Chinese Restaurant: Has one of the best

views; very nice food. Tel: 23668 or email: harbourviewrest@hotmail.com. $$

❚ MK Chinese Restaurant: Open for lunch and dinner plus takeaway 7 days a week Tel 22886 $$

❚ The Pacific Seafood Restaurant: Located at Namba three open 11 am – 2:30pm and 5pm-10pm $$

fine dining/resort dining

❚ Beachcomber Restaurant: At the north of Efate next to the natural hot water pool. Tel: 23576 or email: beachc@vanuatu.com.vu. $$

❚ Benjor Beach Club: Towards devils point; watch out for their devils curry if you’re not used to spicy food. Tel: 26078 or email: benjor@vanuatu.com.vu. $$$

❚ Chill Restaurant & Bar: Next to the market above Seaview Takeaway. Tel 22578 or email: chillrestaurant@vanuatu.com.vu. $$$

❚ CoCo Beach Resort: Port Vilas newest Resort Restaurant on the beach. They have a boat service departing from Sea Wall behind Westpac Bank. Great food, swimming and snorkelling,

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make a day out of it. Tel: 20222 / 7722200 $$

❚ Coconut Palms Resort:Truly delicious food; won the best chef awards twice. Tel: 23696 or email: sales@coconutpalms.vu. $$

❚ Elan Restaurant & Bar: Located 600m past the cruise ship wharf, just past the Dream Cove gates. This new establishment boasts one of the most spectacular water front setting in Port Villa. Tel: 255 26. $$$

❚ Erakor Island Resort: A ferry will take you across: famous for their island feast. Tel: 26983 or email: resort@erakor.vu. $$$

❚ Eratap Beach Resort: : A 30 minute drive away from town; won the Best resort Award 2010. Tel: 5545007 or email: res@eratap.com. $$$

❚ Grand Hotel & Casino:Located in the heart of town; great value lunch deal for 1200vt (12$). Tel: 28882 or email: reservation@tsm.mirvac.vu. $$

❚ Hideaway Island Restaurant: A ferry will take you across; a perfect place to snorkel and enjoy nice food on the beach. Tel: 22963 or email. $$

❚ LAGOON Bar & Grill ( Tropicana Lagoon Apartments Resort)

Fantastic location on the water. Great value for fabulous food. Best eye fillet in town. Most mains under 20$. Tel: 7722202 ❚ La Verandah (Holiday Inn): Located at the Holiday Inn

Resort; the breakfast buffet is a real treat. Tel: 22040 or email: david.meriake@ihg.com. $$$$

❚ Michener’s Restaurant (Irririki Island Resort): located on Irririki Island Resort, there is a charge for the ferry redeemable for food and beverage on the island; their seafood buffet on Friday nights is excellent. Tel: 23888 or email: reservations@irririki.com. $$$

❚ Paradise Cove Resort: : Located out of town (+/-20mns drive); erves authentic Italian Food and is very romantic. Tel: 22701 or email: paradisecove@vanuatu.com.vu. $$$

❚ Sunset Restaurant & Bar: Located out of town on the second lagoon. Tel: 29968 or email: sunsetbungalows@vanuatu.com.vu. $$

❚ Tamanu on the Beach Fine Dining Restaurant: Located out of town (+/- 20mins drive) The food is truly fantastic. Tel: 27279 or email: reservations@tamanuonthebeach.com. $$$$

❚ The Havannah: Located at the north of the island (+/-30mns drive); for a fine dining experience. Tel: 5418058 or email: res@thehavannah.com. $$$

❚ Tilly’s at Chantillys on the Bay: l: located in town; a very nice restaurant with exceptional food. Tel: 27079 or email: Chantilly@vanuatu.com.vu. $$$

❚ Verandah Restaurant, Holiday Inn Resort: Located at the Holiday Inn Resort; the breakfast buffet is a real treat. Tel: 22040 or email: david.meriake@ihg.com. $$$$

❚ Vila Chaumiers: Vila Chaumieres open 7.30am till late. Located 4 kilometers from town center, Built out over the second Lagoon, a truly authentic, romantic, magical Melanesian setting with fine quality local Sea food and beef famous for its coconut Crab dish. Telephone +678 22866 or email vilchaum@vanuatu.com.vu $$$

❚ Watermark restaurant: Located on Irririki Island, there is a charge for the ferry redeemable for food and beverage on the island; the Asian buffet on Saturday nights is excellent. Tel: ❚ Wild Ginger: Located at Le Lagon Resort; great teppanyaki.

Tel: 22313 or email: res@lelagonvanuatu.com.vu. $$$

French

❚ Bay Watch Restaurant & Bar: Located by the ocean in town: very nice French food selection. They also do a great value Vt1000 lunch. Tel: 26412 or Mobile: 7793950. $$

❚ Le Jardin de Saveur: Located near to le lagoon. Ranked number one on Trip Advisor. Tel: 25 405 $$$

❚ L’houstalet Restaurant: Located at Nambatu; it is the oldest and best French restaurant in town. Tel: 22303. $$$

❚ La Casa Restaurant: Located at Nambatu; French Restaurant with very nice food and they also deliver pizzas. Tel: 26969. $$

❚ La Grillade: Located at Second Lagoon; the food is French and absolutely fabulous. Tel: 28160 or email: sales@starfishcove.vu. $$$

indian

❚ Spice Indian Restaurant located numbatu area, opposite au bon marche. Air condition, searves fantastic Spice Indian food call 24406 $$

Japanese

❚ Kanpai Japanese Restaurant: Located out of town close to the Main Wharf; serves fantastic Japanese food. Tel: 26687 or email: mamvila@vanuatu.com.vu. $$

❚ Piha Japanese Restaurant: Located on the outskirts of town close to the Main Wharf; the service is very fast and the food is a true delicacy for a good value. Tel: 22451. $$

❚ Sushi Yum Cha: Located at the Melanesian Hotel, fresh fish, fresh seafood. Tel : 22150 $

Takeaway

❚ Emily’s takeaway: : Located opposite Parliament House. They have an extensive menu. Try their chicken burger or Thai Curry. Open 24hrs and free WIFI for their customers. Tel 25550. $$

❚ Island Chicken Takeaway: Located in the heart of town Tel: 24736 or email: pechan@vanuatu.com.vu. $ ❚ Island Times Takeaway: Located in the centre out the front

of Voodoo Night Club. Best hamburgers and kebabs and great value. Tel: 27355 $ ❚ Seaview Takeaway: Located under Chill Restaurant next to

the market. Tel: 27207. $

sTeakhouses

❚ Moo Bar & Grill (The Moorings): (The Moorings): located in town; very nice grills and they also a have a great Sunday roast forVt2000. Tel: 26800 or email: reservations@mooringsvanuatu.com. $$$

❚ Steak House Flaming Bull: Located in town; it is our favourite for steak in pepper sauce, truly delicious. Tel: 27716 or email: thepub@vanuatu.com.vu. $$$

Thai

❚ Exotic Thai Kitchen: Located at Nambatu next to Peter Pan School Tel: 7106110/5462630 $$ ❚ Mai Thai Restaurant, Take Away & rent rooms: located on

the outskirts of town near French school Colardo ; the food is very very good and the place is BYO. Tel: 7732265 or 7114311. $Sawasdee Ban Thai: Located at the Vila Mall; the restaurant offers a nice selection of Thai food Tel: 22426. $

❚ Ocen Veiw Kerzon famous for her Thai food she has taken over this new establishment. Enjoy the veiws over Port Vila and sample some of the best Thai food in town. Tel: 77 22202 $$

Eretoka(Hat Island)

Lelepa

Moso

Nguna

Pele

Kakula

Emao

EFATE

Siviri

Mangaliliu

Mele Maat

Mele

EnamErueti

Eton

Epau

Matarisu

Takara

BaofatuPaonangisu

Emua

Bethel

Tanoliu

Ulei

BananaBay

Forari Bay

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Mele Bay

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Havannah Harbour

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The following article was written by Douglas Patterson, one of the principals in Island Property, a Port Vila based real estate and property development company that has been trading in Vanuatu since 1990. Douglas has lived in Vanuatu since 1986, he is the chairman of the charity that

oversees ProMedical, the paramedic ambulance service, and he is the creator of Kranki Kona, the regular cartoon that has been published in Vanuatu’s national daily newspaper, The Daily Post, since 2001.

In the 31 years since Vanuatu’s Independence from Britain and France, the real estate and property investment market has grown steadily.

Initially this was a gradual process as the old pre 1980 freehold titles were extinguished and property owners (mostly foreign at that time) were issued with new leasehold titles, varying between 30 years duration (for many of the Agricultural titles), 50 years (for typical Residential titles) and 75 years (for many of the “Commercial” zoned titles).

It took a few years for both buyers and banks to have confidence in the post Independence economy but from the mid 1980s until today prices have risen steadily and the length of mortgages has increased from 5 years to 7 to 10 then 15 and latterly 20 years. Long term mortgages are common and all commercial banks accept registered Vanuatu land titles are security for their loans.

The Vanuatu Supreme Court has also strongly upheld property owners’ rights in several key judgments. In recent times, the Vanuatu Parliament has passed a Strata Title Act and a Lease Extension Act, allowing urban leasehold titles to be extended automatically. Extending or renewing rural leases is done by direct negotiations with the customary landowners or their recognised representatives, accompanied by the payment of a one off “premium”.

It is still rare to find many people who regret having invested in the Vanuatu real estate market. As happens everywhere at the end of a sustained period of economic growth, or when a real estate “bubble” bursts, investors who came in at the end of the cycle, or speculative buyers who borrowed heavily to fund

their purchases, will often lose on their investment, or have to live for some time with valuations less than what they paid, until the market rebounds.

But for the vast majority of people who have invested here, they have typically enjoyed good capital gain and excellent rental returns.

In Vanuatu, just as in all the other countries around the world that experienced a real estate boom from the early 2000s until 2007 or 2008, the recent market has become harder for sellers as countries have come to terms with the wider economic downturn.

VANUATU REAL ESTATE WORTH A CLOSER LOOK

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However, the recent world wide slow down in the real estate market is not the first that Vanuatu has seen; it only happens to be the biggest, partly because many more investors are involved today than were affected by the late 1980s down turn, and the late 1990s slowdown following the Asian market crash. Each time our property market has recovered well and gone on to show further growth.

The present lethargy in real estate activity is a worldwide, not a Vanuatu phenomenon. Our economy, and our real estate market, because of the historical high dependency on foreign investment, has followed the economies in the region. When Australia and New Zealand are in a growth cycle, so is Vanuatu. Likewise, when things are slower throughout Australasia, the Vanuatu economy tends to reflect that.

Well informed investors have always considered property as one of the most reliable and secure longer term investments that can be made.

The current real estate market offers a wide range of excellent buying opportunities for investors in Vanuatu property. Coastal properties, and sites with good lagoon and harbour views, are very well priced compared with similar properties elsewhere and our commercial properties offer excellent returns.

In how many places can you buy quarter to half acre lots with stunning water views for less than A$ 120,000 fewer than 15 minutes from the international airport and walking distance to the capital city’s CBD? Or two acres on the oceanfront for less than A$ 200,000?

Despite the continual growth in investing by overseas buyers, one of the most encouraging aspects of the Vanuatu real estate market is that the vast majority of the registered land titles in the country are owned by local ni-Vanuatu citizens, which in effect is a clear demonstration of their faith in the

land title ownership “system” here. Under our Strata Title legislation apartments and managed units in holiday resorts are coming on the market starting at less than A$ 150,000. You don’t need a fortune to buy your little piece of Vanuatu – and unlike in many countries there are no restrictions in Vanuatu on what kind of properties foreigners can buy, or how many.

For newcomers to the Vanuatu property market, it is important to deal with reputable real estate companies who have been operating in this country for many years and who are well aware of the provisions of the Vanuatu land and investment laws, and local customs. If Vanuatu is a new market for you, there is no substitute for sound advice from people who genuinely know their business after many years of first hand experience.

Many long term real estate investors in Vanuatu originally came to this beautiful country on holiday. Many returned as residents to enjoy the lifestyle. They are happy with what they have bought, and how much it earns for them. In many ways our market is little different from the real estate and property markets where you come from. Many of the same “rules” apply here just as they do back home, wherever that may be, especially when it comes to location, arranging lending, tenancies and so on.

You may be looking for a holiday home; you may be thinking of buying a small rental investment or that idyllic block of land; or perhaps you are contemplating getting into the tourism and development sector – whatever the reason, there is certain to be something to suit your taste and your budget.

Whatever you decide, don’t wait too long – you may regret it one day!

Opened in March 2012 is one of Vanuatu’s new, self-contained, oceanside apartments only 10 minutes from the centre of Port Vila. With all the facilities that make a resort unique, these apartments have lush tropical gardens with a spectacular wedding chapel that sits

over the sweeping pool with the ocean as a backdrop. Each of the 28 plantation style apartments has been designed with comfort and luxury in mind.

Each and every one of the apartments at Beachfront Nasama Resort have ocean and pool views, air-conditioning, wireless internet, IPOD docking stations, satellite Sony TV/DVD, lounge sitting areas and full sized, fully stocked kitchens. All have patios and balconies to sit and watch the sun set over the water. Select from 3 types of apartments: studio apartments which sleep up to 4 persons, deluxe on- the- water one bedroom apartments and spacious two bedroom apartments that can accommodate up to six guests.

Beachfront Nasama is a self-contained resort but boasts many of the same facilities of a full resort ie. business centre, tour desk, gift shop, laundry service and watersport facilities. There are full kitchen facilities in each apartment, self-service laundry facilities and there are BBQ areas around the resort to eat outdoors and meet your fellow guests. The location in Pango is convenient and beautiful; besides gorgeous ocean views of Erakor Island and spectacular sunsets, Beachfront Nasama Resort is only 10 minutes from town with a main road that has frequent public transport so its easy to get into town and back.

There is plenty to do to keep you busy if you’d rather not laze around at the pool. Snorkel or kayak from your doorstep at the resort and just a short stroll down the road is one of the best surf spots on the island. And there are over 40 tour operators on the island who will come and pick you up from the resort.

Nasama Resort

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On Ambae volcanoes spewed forth, lava ran and covered a virgin land on which nobody had set foot.Finally, the volcanoes calmed down and Tagaro, the all powerful, took Omba’s fire and threw it on to Ambrym Island. Then it rained and the water arrived in big quantities, enormous quantities. It was

a war between fire and water. Tagaro, the god of Ambae, chanted so much, that water was able to beat fire and took its place.Little by little, the fire went out. Water filled the fire’s eyes. These two eyes are called “Manaro.” One is the Manaro Kesse and the other is the Manaro Lakuha Vui. Ambae does not have a man’s eyes and that is why there is a third eye which has always refused to receive any water. This we call Manaro Ngoru: the dry lake.Men arrived. They were short, very short, and nasty, very nasty. They knew how to make pottery and understood everything backwards. The old men said that they were stupid. They were called “Talu Tuei.” They left just as they had come.During this time, a long, long time ago, there lived a man, Muehu Katekale, between the villages of Lolopuepue, Ambanga, and Lolosori. He was tall and strong, with lots of hair and a big beard. His wrists were encircled by pigs’ tusks because Muehu Katekale was a rich man whose herd of pigs demonstrated his wealth.Under his belt of bark was tucked a finely woven mat named ‘Singwotamarino.’ On ihis mat it was written that he was a great chief. In his garden, Muehu Katekale was hard at work with a spade, digging holes in which to plant his yams, long yams that also attested to the fact that he was a big chief. He worked and little by little the hole got bigger, the earth was stirred up and the work was finished. The next day, he came back and his anger was enormous.“Who dared to come in to my garden? There! Someone has walked all around my yams!”Furious, he followed in the footsteps of the intruder which eventually led him to the beach. He heard a noise, the noise of people amusing themselves by splashing in the water. Then, he hid himself behind a tree and watched.A dozen men were there swimming. With them, there was a woman carrying her child on her back. Muehu Katekale watched them; they came close to the coast, gathered their wings, hooked them onto their backs and flew into the sky.The woman was left alone with her child. It was time for their baths. Muehu Katekale scratched his head and decided to hide the wings of the woman and the child.The woman, who had not yet seen Muehu Katekale, said to her son, “You are clean now, and you feel good. Let’s go dry ourselves in the sun.”After drying themselves, the woman went to find her wings.“My wings, my child! My wings, where are my wings? I have lost my wings! How will we get back up to heaven?” and she started to cry.Muehu Katekale felt that the moment had come to show himself.“Woman why are you crying?”“We have lost our wings. How can we get back to our home?”“But where did you put them? We will try and find them” said Muehu Katekale.Muehu Katekale and the woman searched and searched until finally, they found the wings. The woman and her son thanked him, fastened their wings onto their back and flew up into the sky.Alone again and despairing, Muehu Katekale sang his hopelessness in the nakamal. The next day, he went to his garden to cut some reeds. He cut one hundred reeds, pulled off their leaves, and cleaned them well. Then he took up his bow, adjusting the big wooden bracelet that all men from Ambae wear on their wrists. It prevents them from being hurt by the tendon of the bow during the backlash after the arrow has flown. Thus, he concentrated and shot his first arrow towards the sky.

The arrow buried itself in the heavens and Muehu Katekale shot the second arrow that buried itself into the first, then a third that buried itself in the second and so on and so on. Muehu Katekale sweated and his arm hurt him. Little by little as he shot his arrows, he saw them coming closer and closer to him, until the last one touched the ground.Then he called the wind to test this sort of rope that he had just made with all of his arrows buried one into the other. The wind arrived softly at first and then stronger and stronger. Muehu Katekale yelled into the storm, “Come, bend them, but don’t break them. I want to climb into the heavens!”And the wind bent the reeds but it did not break them.Muehu Katekale grabbed on to the reeds and climbed, climbed into the clouds. When he arrived in heaven, everything was different. There were a lot of people talking, but he couldn’t understand their language. Nobody walked, everyone flew. Muehu Katekale hid behind a cloud and watched.“Look! The men that I saw swimming in the sea! Oh! They’ve disappeared! And the woman, she doesn’t walk but flies!” said Muehu Katekale.Muehu Katekala ran after the woman and cried, “Woman, woman, listen... listen...”The woman didn’t hear him, she spoke and everyone went down on their knee: front of her. She was tall. Muehu Katekale was scared of everyone there. He clim a navele, those trees that bear fruit like almonds, and stayed there all night.The next day, the woman appeared again. She talked and she talked. Mui Katekale plucked a green almond and on the pulp, with his nail, he drew his face, face that he had often seen in the clear waters of the rivers. He then threw the almond at the woman’s feet. The woman didn’t see it and continued to speak. Muehu Katefc plucked a second almond and drew his face once again on the pulp and then threw again at her feet. The woman didn’t see it. A third time, he drew his face on an aim* and threw it at the feet of the woman who was still speaking.The child picked up the almond and said to his mother, “Mother, look! My fath face is drawn on the pulp of this navele!”The woman looked at the almond.“You are right, my son, but...”Lifting her head, she saw above her Muehu Katekale in the navele.“What are you doing here and how did you get here?”“I love you, woman, and I wanted to find you again. I shot arrows into the sky i then I used them like a rope to climb up here.”“You love me, man? That’s strange. I’m not from your home. Look...” said the wornThe woman then took a fan, the kind of fan that we call “Iri” in the language Longana, and waved it so that the winds of heaven swept away all bad thoughts i dirty things; not one was left there.Raising herself up on a.cloud, she said, “Go back to where you came from! You in a sacred, sacred place here! In our language we say that you are in a “Outekokon Go back to your home. Climb back down your rope of arrows, and when you he arrived on your Earth you will shake your rope of arrows. My son will free them i they will fall back into your garden.”Muehu Katekale, weakened, climbed back down to earth. He called out to friends and started to dance in an effort to forget. After the dance, he felt strong 01 again. He was the powerful Muehu Katekale. Not heeding the words of the woman, took up his bow and shot an arrow into the heavens. The arrow touched the sky and 1 back to earth. He then supplicated his god, “Tagaro, help me!”He shot another arrow and then another but both of them fell at his feet. The doors of heaven were forever closed to him and Muehu Katekale was left alone with his sorrow.

Muehu Katekale, the unsatisfied

Ambae

legends from vanuatu—kastom story

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Club Aqua I

s Luganville’s only water front bar and offers the perfect setting for a few refreshing beverages after a day exploring the many attractions Santo has to offer. The club is tucked off the main road on the

water. They have a brilliant beer garden with a deck overlooking the beautiful Aore Island. Aqua provides locals and tourists with a wide selection of popular alcoholic beverages, local island food, wood fired pizza and live entertainment - all from its stunning waterfront beer garden.Ed’s Kitchen is famous for its Santo Steak Sandwich or you can cook your own Santo steak on their wood fired BBQ. Depending on availability they also serve Lobster, Coconut Crab and other fresh sea food so keep an eye on the specials board. Meals are available from 11.30am daily. Club Aqua is also the place to watch all the major sport events while you are in Santo on their big screen above the bar. The Club Aqua Gaming Room incorporates 20 modern gaming machines + TAB with live Sky Racing + FOX Sports Channels. Due to its attached Jetty, Club Aqua has become the ‘hub’ for the ever growing Aore Island expat community with several new houses and fishing lodges currently under construction. House and land packages are currently available and inspections can be arranged from Club Aqua. The staff are wealth of information and give you tips and advice on all the different tours and attractions Santo has to offer.

A tropical setting on 6 acres with 150 metres of absolute waterfront lawns and gardens, for Luganville’s only true beach side resort located just 2 kms from town and only 15 minutes from the international airport. Far enough out

from town to avoid the noise but close enough for that early business appointment, adventure trip or scuba dive.

Beachfront Resort offers excellent accommodation over-looking the sheltered waters of Segond Channel and Aore Island.

Their fully licensed restaurant, The Coolidge Bar & Grill, provides first-class food from both their regular and black board menus plus a selection of cold beers and wines all enjoyed in relaxed Melanesian style surroundings overlooking the swimming pool, lawns and ocean.

They also make pizzas eat in or take away.Activities include adventure tours to custom villages, ride a horse along

a tropical beach, scuba dive on the world’s most accessible ship wreck, the SS President Coolidge, snorkel our pristine reefs or an aquatic American WW2 equipment grave site, trek through exotic jungle, hire a car and experience the island, putter around on a scooter, visit coconut plantations and blue holes, paddle a dugout canoe down a pristine river, visit WW2 wrecks, paddle a kayak to another island and explore, trek through a cave and float down a river, grab a rod and catch a big fish, take a scenic flight in a sea plane, lay back and enjoy a champagne sunset cruise around the islands or laze by the pool soaking up some rays the atmosphere.

The latest attraction is their range of two person Zego boats, twin hull for fun and stability and fitted with 30 hp outboards, these craft are great for a high speed ‘spin’ around Segond Chanel or explore the rivers and coastline.

Beachfront Resort

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Big Bay

CapeCumberland

Cape Quiros

SegondCanal

SouthCape

CapeLisburn

Wild DuckColony

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CrashedDouglas plane

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crossings

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WW2 ammofound here

Mt TabwemasanaHighest peak in Vanuatu

1,879m/6,165ft high

Nogugu

Oursasoule

Wunpuku

Olpoi

Valpei

Petani

Fanafo VillageLarge kastom village where

the 1980 Santo Rebellionstarted. The huge banyan tree

was their meeting place

Wusi VillageVanuatu’s only traditional

pottery making village.3,000 year old tradition.

Port Remarkable

Wusi

Large underground caveaccessible with guides.Frequented by bats

Edenhope Project& Nature Reserve

Pesena

Matantas villageBeautiful black sand beachand freshwater stream. The

site where PNG navalforces fired shells duringthe 1980 rebellion. Youcan see the holes in thetree trunk that was hit!

Port OlryOne of Santo’s best swimmingbeaches. See village and WW2plane ruins

Champagne BeachOne of the worlds finest beaches.Great snorkelling by the jetty.Crowded on cruise ship visits.

Matevulu Blue HolesAmazingly clear azure bluefreshwater pool formed by an underground spring.18m deep, great swimming

Oyster IslandResort & restaurant

Million Dollar Pointsnorkel & dive spotwhere the US Armydumped everything after WW2

President CoolidgeOne of the worlds’best wreck dives

Bokissa Island Resort20 minutes by boat from wharf

Lope Lope ResortSplashextreme

Moyyan BungalowsSuranda Beach

Turtle BayResort

Elephant Is.Coconut crabs! Good swimming andpicnic spot. Contact Lonnoc Resort

Lonnoc ResortLocated close toChampagne Beach.Great swimming and snorkelling on reef

Matantas

Port Olry

Fanafo

Cape QuirosNamed after the Portugueseexplorer who named Espritu Santo

Mavea Is.

Dolphin Is.

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Sakau Is.

Araki Is.

Aese Is.

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Golf Club

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Day tour guideEspiritu santo luganvillE

Boat Charter

Coral Quays Resort (Fish & Dive ) Resort Tel:+ (678) 36257

Cultural tours

Santo adventure Hibuscus Tour Tel: + (678) 560 4661 / 597 925

horse riding

Lope Lope Adventure Lodge Tel:+ (678) 777 4700/ +(678) 7793065Wrecks to RainforestTel:+ (678) 373 65

game Fishing

Deco Stop Lodge Tel:+ (678) 36175Coral Quays (Fish & Dive ) Resort Tel:+(678) 36257

hoBie Cat

Lope Lope Adventure Lodge Tel:+ (678) 777 4700/ +(678) 779 3065

island tours: millennium Caves, east Coast Champaign BeaCh

Santo adventure Hibuscus Tour Tel:+ (678) 560 4661 / 597 925Paradise Tours Tel: + (678) 7747 159

KayaKing

Beach Front ResortTel : +(678) 36911Lope Lope Adventure Lodge Tel:+ (678) 777 4700/ +(678) 779 3065Oyster Island Resort Tel: + (678) 7782773Turtle Bay Resort Tel: + (678) 37988

mountain BiKe

Oyster IslandTel: + (678) 7782773

mountain ClimBing

Wrecks to Rainforest Tel:+ (678) 373 65

paintBall

Lope Lope Adventure Lodge Te:+ (678) 777 4700/ +(678) 779 3065

river tour

Wrecks to Rainforest Tel:+ (678) 373 65

sea plane

Vanuatu Sea Planes Tel:+ (678) 5554200

sCuBa diving

AquamarineTel:+(678) 555 1555Coral Quays (Fish & Dive ) Resort Tel:+(678)36257Santo Island Dive Tel: +(678) 775 8082

snorKelling

Coral Quays (Fish & Dive ) Resort Tel: +(678) 36 257Santo Island DiveTel: +(678) 775 8082

treKKing

Wrecks to Rainforest Tel:+ (678)373 65

Water musiC

Santo adventure Hibuscus Tour Tel:+ (678) 560 4661 / 597 925

WaterFall

Oyster Island Resort Tel: + (678) 7782773

World War 2 history tours

Santo adventure Hibuscus Tour Tel: + (678) 560 4661 / 597 925Paradise Tours Tel: + (678) 7747159

Zego

Beach Front ResortTel: +(678) 36911

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Espiritu santo luganvillE

❚ 15 South Beach Bar & Restaurant: Very nice beach, and blue hole. Location: Velit Bay Plantation, East Coast Road. ❚ 1606 Restaurant :(Village de Santo): The food and service is

excellent and they have a great ambience. Make sure you check the specials board. The food is delicious. Located only three min-utes out of town. Tel: 36123 ❚ Aore Resort: The large traditional Melanesian Nakamal

(restaurant) is the heart of the resort, set on the waterfront with views across the channel to Santo. Enjoy a cocktail or meal on the balcony. The restaurant offers all day dining and daily specials. At night the lights reflect across the water creating a special ambiance, unique to Aore Island Resort. Tel: 36705 ❚ Chiness Restaurant : This restaurant is located in a side street

off the main road the same street where you’ll find Club Aqua. Opening hours are 10:30am till 1:00pm, then 5:30 till 9:00pm. they often receive fresh lobsters and cocotier crabs ❚ Club Aqua located on the water just of the main street.

Relaxing beer garden serving cold beer and great Wood Fired Pizza. It also plays major sporting events live and is great place to meet locals and expiates. Tel: 779 7777. ❚ Clubeez Takeaways & Restaurant: (Sanma Club): Takeaway

bar selling burgers, fish and chips (wrapped in newspaper!), pizzas, toasted sandwiches and daily specials at economical

prices. Located on the main road in the centre of town. ❚ Coolidge Bar & Grill: (Beachfront Resort) Great pizza and

cold beer. All day breakfast. Just five minutes drive out of town across the Sarakata River. Tel: 36884 ❚ Coral Quays Resort & Farr Canal Bar: (Coral Quays Fish

& Dive Resort) Located 3.5km south of town, offering all day dining, open 7am. Extensive al carte menu. Curry night 2nd Wednesday every month. Inspire your appetite & share the experience. Ph:36 257 stay@coralquays.com ❚ Deco Stop Lodge Serves up the freshest of local produce,

seafood and infamous organic steaks, the girls will cook you up a storm to ensure that your dining experience is one to remember and one to recommend, breakfast,lunch and diner. Call 36175 ❚ Hotel Santo : Situated in the heart of Luganville opposite Allan

Power Dive Tours. Try their renowned Santo Beef or the local seafood such as poulet fish, lobster and prawns. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Great place to have a drink, meal and chat with the local expats. Tel: 36250 ❚ Lope Lope Adventure Lodge: The Slipway Sports Bar & Grill

is Santo’s biggest and only waterfront restaurant that provides live Australian TV, free pool tables and darts whilst enjoying great food & drinks in a stunning location! Bookings recommended. Call 36066 ❚ Market: There are food stalls right next to the market. Made

with fresh vegies and meat, a meal costs around 250vt to 350 vt the cheapest in town. Choice of stew, chicken, steak, eaggs, or fish. All come with heaps of rice, fresh salad or ve-gies, condiments and a drink. You just have to ask the mama in the kitchen what she has on her menu. She will answer you with shy smile. Open all day everyday except Sunday. Location: Market, main street in Luganville. ❚ Natangora Cafe: Offers a great breakfast or lunch. Home

made muffin, cakes, pies, sandwiches, fresh juices, as well as sushi and Japanese lunch specials. Free internet for their customers. Located in the middle of town. Tel: 36811 ❚ Ocean King Cafe & Restaurant: Great Chinese & Pizza. Located

in the middle of town, in the Espiritu Hotel complex. Tel: 36929 ❚ Oyster Island Resort Restaurant: All you can eat buffet

on Sundays. Located on Oyster Island, off the East coast of Santo Te:7782773 ❚ Turtle Bay: All you can eat BBQ lunch every Saturday Vt1600

per person. Spend a day by the water and enjoy free kayaks. Located on the East Coast Road. Tel: 37988 . ❚ Victoria Cafe: Open for breakfast and lunch. Large servings,

open sandwiches, pancakes, bacon and eggs, great cof-fee, a range of cakes and biscuits. Free internet available for customers. Location: Main street in Luganvile.Tel: 37373.

Dining guide

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Lope LopeADVENTURE LODGE

The Place to be in Santo Vanuatu

Luxury Accommodation on the Beach!

The Slipway Sports Bar & Grill

Activities for Everyone!info@lopelopeadventurelodge.comwww.lopelopeadventurelodge.com

“Only 11km from Town on Santo’s Chapaigne Coast”36066 or 777 4700