Vanuatu Views

Whether you are looking for a well-deserved family vacation or a weekend getaway for a little adventure, total relaxation or romance, Vila Chaumieres Hotel Vanuatu offers you a truly wonderful and memorable vacation experience.

Location
Located on the edge of Erakor Lagoon, Vila Chaumieres offers a tranquil retreat in a garden setting of coconut palms, frangipani, hibiscus and exotic tropical ferns and plants. Only 5 minutes drive from the capital of Vanuatu, the hotel offers the perfect base for exploring this lovely little town.

Rooms
This hotel offers lovely accommodation with its well maintained and neatly furnished rooms. All units have large balconies, over-looking the lagoon.

Restaurant
Dining under a starlit sky protected by a local thatched roof with coconut palms reflected in the floodlit waters, or on the lushly planted garden terrace is a truly magical experience, enhanced by the excellent food and service. Prior to dining enjoy a delicious tropical cocktail or icy cold beer from the well stocked bar, or paddle a canoe or pedalo to work up an appetite for dinner.

General
An ideal holiday location for honeymooners and romantics, Vila Chaumieres is also a lovely venue for weddings that are tailored to suit individual requirements.

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http://www.vanuatu.tv Beachcomber Lodge takes full advantage of Efates only natural thermal hot springs. Providing three hot spring pools; one inside and two beachside for your relaxation during your Vanuatu holiday

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Vanuatu tv visits a local custom village to find out how the beautiful happy people of Vanuatu live. The Republic of Vanuatu, formerly known as the New Hebrides, is an tropical archipelago of 83 islands located in the Southwest Pacific Ocean.

Most of the islands are formed from the summits of volcanic mountain ranges rising from the ocean floor. It has a unique blend of intact tribal communities, resorts, beaches and geography ranging from accessible volcanoes to pristine underwater environments.

Visit the custom village during your Vanuatu Holiday

Duration : 1 min 56 sec

Amelia checks out this awesome adventure, taking her off road in the muddy jungle & along some amazing beaches.

Duration : 3 min 32 sec

Port Vila, located on the south coast of the island of Efate, is the capital city of Vanuatu and it’s largest city. The population of Port Vila is estimated to be around 38,000, up from the 1999 official census of 29,356. The population is mainly Melanesian, with small Polynesian, Asian and European populations. Port Vila has a tropical climate; hot and humid. Rainfall averages about 2,360 millimetres (94 in.) per year.

Port Vila is the economic and commercial centre of Vanuatu; the local currency is called ‘vatu’. Vanuatu was formalized in 1906 as an Anglo-French Condominium, gaining independence from its former colonial rulers on 30 July, 1980. During World War II, Port Vila was an American and Australian airbase.

Port Vila is Vanuatu’s main harbour and the centre of the country’s trade; a third of exports leave from Port Vila, with around 90% of imports into the country arriving in Port Vila. The international airport, Bauerfield International, is also located in the city. Major industries are agriculture and fishing and tourism; there were over 50,000 visitors in 1997.

Vanuatu is a tax haven, and offshore financing in Port Vila is an important part of the economy. Vanuatu is still dependent on foreign aid, most of which comes from Australia, New Zealand and the Peoples Republic of China.

Three official languages are spoken in Vanuatu – English, French and Bislama (Pigeon English). In Port Vila, Bislama is spoken by as the day-to-day language, with English and French widely understood. Christianity is the predominant religion across all of Vanuatu, followed by more than 90% of the population. The largest denomination is the Presbyterian Church, followed by one third of the population. Roman Catholicism and the Church of Melanesia are also common, each about 15%.

Vanuatu is a reasonably safe place., although malaria can be a problem away from the main centres. Traffic is low, with few traffic lights, and a reasonable standard of driving. In vanuatu, they drive on the right hand side. It is a quiet, low-key, conservate country. Because of the missionary influence, Vanuatu women dress quite conservatively; a lot of them wear the colorful, distinctive ‘Mother Hubbard’ dresses. Tourists can wear what they like in a resort- but when you’re out and about it’s respectful and polite not to walk around in clothes that are too revealing.

The pace is slow and sleepy; take it easy! Snorkelling, scuba diving and cruises are popular; there are also traditional village tours, a fantastic active volcano (on Tanna island), various resorts, tours around islands. If you’re away from the capital Port Vila, you can go a while without seeing too many other tourists. Getting around is very easy; buses are plentiful and cheap – they can be flagged down like taxis and they take you where you want to go. Taxis are not much more expensive than buses if there are more than two or three of you.

The water and countryside is incredibly beautiful, the local people are delightful and very friendly; all in all, Vanuatu is a great place to visit. Most tourists based themselves in Port Vila, with diving in Santo, the tanna volcana, and the Pentecost land dives significant side trips. The beauty of Port Vila harbour makes it a popular stopover for Pacific Islands cruises (Do not expect the normal slow gentle pace if a cruise ship is in town Enjoy one of the worlds most unspoilt spots!

Now enjoy a day out in Port Vila with a cruise ship visitor!

Horse riding in Vanuatu – Amelia checks out the Eloise the French Horse Whisperer.

If horse riding on the beach is on your ‘to do’ list, where better than on a Vanuatu holiday?

Duration : 2 min 56 sec

Are you are ready for fun? Jump aboard Vanuatu Jet for an amazing adventure. Experience high-speed jet boating at its best. Rocket across the crystal clear waters of Port Vila Bay, past pristine white beaches and spectacular scenery. Powered by a huge 330 horsepower engine you will reach speeds of up to 70 kilometres per hour; a must-do during you Vanuatu holiday

Duration : 2 min 34 sec

Kava, is both a plant and a beverage made from the roots of the Kava plant. Kava is grown on islands in Polynesia, Melanesia, and Micronesia.

The worlds largest producer and source for kava is the Republic of Vanuatu. Vanuatu kava has something like 32 active components, making it the strongest kava in the world.

Try Vanuatu Kava during your Vanuatu holiday !

Duration : 1 min 27 sec

Young coconuts have either a green shell while mature coconuts are the more familiar-looking brown, hairy variety. Young coconuts have more water and soft, gel-like meat, and mature coconuts have firm meat and less water

Duration : 1 min 2 sec

Ekasup Cultural Village, Port Vila, Vanuatu: a tour of the Ekasup Village with Zero the Guide during our Pacific Dawn Cruise in October 2008

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