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Solomon Islands
Blessed with sun-soaked, coconut palm-fringed beaches and
crystalline waters, the remote and unspoiled archipelago of nearly
a thousand islands and atolls of the Solomon Islands is becoming an
increasingly popular eco-tourism destination, offering world-class
snorkelling, scuba diving, fishing and surfing. Much of the
country's economy is still based on subsistence fishing, and
although the Solomon Islands deserves to be a world beater of a
tourist destination, an unfortunate lack of infrastructure and
amenities has kept the growth of the country's tourism sector in
check. This is great news for those seeking a beach holiday in a
tropical paradise, but who don't want to go anywhere where the
effects of mass tourism are already widespread. Visitors of this
ilk should act fast, however, as the island has recently been used
as the location for the hit American TV show
Survivor: All Stars 2, a bit of publicity that is sure to
bring thousands of eager visitors to the unspoilt archipelago.
Sprinkled across the South Pacific, these Melanesian islands
have seen a lot of history. It is believed that Papuan-speaking
settlers arrived around 30,000 BC, while the first European to
discover these gems was Álvaro de Mendaña de Neira, a Spanish
navigator who set out from Peru in 1893. During WWII the Solomon
Islands saw some fierce battles between the Japanese and the Allied
forces, including the Battle of Guadalcanal, and the shipwreck
graveyards beneath the turquoise waters bear testament to this.
Explore some of the world's most diverse aquamarine life, while
landlubbers can marvel at the islands' unique animals and plants,
majestic volcanoes and the world's rarest orchid. History buffs
will love the WWII historical sites such as Iron Bottom Sound,
where the remnants of sunken vessels lie in their watery graves.
Popular islands and groups within the archipelago include
Guadalcanal, Santa Cruz, and Choiseul. The capital city of Honiara
on Guadalcanal has a number of interesting historical sites and a
bustling Central Market for souvenir shopping, along with several
restaurants and nightclubs.
Information & Facts
Customs
Local traditions in the Solomon Islands are relaxed but
traditional. While informal dress (including shorts) is acceptable,
you should avoid wearing beachwear off the beach. Always show
respect for older people, especially in rural areas. Girls are not
to show friendliness to strangers of the opposite sex when
accompanied by their relatives. If invited into a local's home, the
guest will be expected to eat first.
Duty Free
Travellers to the Solomon Islands age 18 and older may import
the following goods duty-free: 200 cigarettes/250g cigars or
tobacco, two litres liquor, other goods valued to SBD400. Offensive
weapons, pictures and literature is prohibited, and Firearms and
ammunition require a police permit obtained prior to arrival.
Passport Visa
Visitors are required to hold return or onward tickets, proof of
sufficient funds. It is highly recommended that passports have at
least six months validity remaining after your intended date of
departure from your travel destination. Immigration officials often
apply different rules to those stated by travel agents and official
sources.