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Vanuatu’s biggest attraction is possibly its general beauty and relaxed way of life. The archipelago is one of the most diverse South Pacific nations. The alluring duty-free shops, restaurants, casinos and hotels on the main island, Efate, stand in stark contrast to the ageless, traditional villages on the outer islands.

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Independence Park: where the Condominium was declared in 1906, is up the hill from the post office. This was also where minor British officials rubbernecked throughout Condominium rule to make sure that the Tricolor flapping in the wind at the former French Residency wasn’t flying any higher than the Union Jack.

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Mele Cultural Centre and Tropical Garden: are located a short 15 minute drive from Port Vila. Here you can see local flora and Vanuatu’s iconic animals on show including the coconut crab, flying fox (bat) and native snakes (not poisonous). Other attractions include a cannibal house and a custom village with traditional houses in different styles.

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Sandalwood: was what first attracted Europeans to Erromango and the forests on this mountainous island are still a major attraction. Vast kauri reserves, secluded estuaries with fine sandy beaches, tropical rainforests with varied vegetation and caves teeming with bleached and mineralised skulls are other highlights.

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Custom Village: the custom villages of Vil Vil and Funafo, also on Santo Island, offer a great chance to see the traditions of the local Ni-Vanuatu people. Organised tours include a welcome by the chief and an opportunity to watch traditional song and dance along with learning about community activities.

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Michener’s House: the former home of famous author James A. Michener is a colonial cottage by the beach near the village of Surunda. Michener was posted to Santo during the war. ‘Bloody Mary’s Brothel’ is just across and is known from Tales of the South Pacific. The house can be viewed from the outside only.

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