Friday, July 13, 2012

Things To See And Do In Port Vila

By Jeremy Winters


While the South Pacific island country of Vanuatu is among the world's smallest countries, it's also one of the most beautiful. This country consists of 82 islands, and the capital city of Port Vila is situated on one of the biggest, Efate. Efate is also the international entrance to the islands, with air flights offered from New Zealand, Australia, and several other Pacific islands.

Port Vila envelopes a gorgeous harbor and is built on a series of terraced hillsides, giving it a beautiful location. The city carries a distinctive French ambiance, since it was once administered by France and is also an important destination for yachts from around the world. Making your way around the capital and also the island will be easy and inexpensive, and taking one of the over 200 reliable cabs will be the easiest way to sightsee, though there are also organized tours by private aircraft available. A few firms in addition give cultural excursions on which you'll see such traditional pursuits as weaving, dancing and rainmaking.

One of the best things to do here would be to eat out, and as anticipated, seafood is superb, although the local beef is also suggested. You can additionally eat at restaurants which serve pizza, British and Australian food, and Melanesian and Japanese meals. Nightlife is remarkably good for such a small town, and in addition to a few nightclubs and casinos, the vast majority of the larger resort hotels provide some kind of entertainment.

There are certain must see points of interest in this town. The National Museum of Vanuatu displays local artifacts, like pottery, canoes and ceremonial headdresses. Vila Market will be the location to go to get the atmosphere and local color, and to buy flowers, fruit and vegetables and genuine souvenirs at unbeatable prices. The waterfront area is where local people and guests alike visit to experience the atmosphere of the active harbor and also to catch a ferry to tiny Iritiki Island.

Vanuatu is in addition a fantastic place to pay a visit to for outdoor activities of all types and Port Vila tends to make an excellent base for enjoying the great outdoors. Jet kayaking, hiking and sailing are extremely popular as are fishing charters. The capital is also within very easy reach of several of the most amazing beaches in the South Pacific, in addition to the soothing and popular Mele Cascades.

Vanuatu is definitely not the simplest spot to reach; the truth is, lots of individuals are not certain precisely where it's located. Nevertheless, in the event that you are trying to find a tropical paradise having a broad range of accommodations, fantastic dining and shopping and plenty to see and do, Vanuatu and its capital make for an excellent destination.




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