Solomon Islands

A Melanesian island nation in the South Pacific, whose pristine lagoons, coral reef diving and World War II relics are its biggest draws.

Solomon Islands lies in the southwestern South Pacific, east of Papua New Guinea, and is made up of nearly a thousand islands. Its capital, Honiara, is on Guadalcanal. Tourism is little developed, and the country retains its natural rainforest, lagoons and village culture. In Western Province, Marovo Lagoon and Gizo are diving hotspots, with many World War II relics both underwater and on land, and East Rennell is a World Natural Heritage site. The dry season, May–October, is the better time to travel, and the gateway is Honiara International Airport.

Destinations

• Gizo

Itineraries

• Western Province Island Hopping, Solomon Islands – Travel by boat through the Western Province to see Roviana Lagoon, Kolombangara volcanic island, and WWII shipwrecks.