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Vacation in Vanuatu : Highlights & Travel Tips
Vanuatu is a South Pacific archipelago that feels both wild and welcoming, making it especially appealing to travelers who want a tropical escape with strong cultural character and fewer crowds than some of its better-known island neighbors. Spread across more than 80 islands, the country offers an unusual mix of pristine beaches, lush jungle, traditional village life, and raw volcanic landscapes. What makes Vanuatu stand out is the chance to pair classic island relaxation with genuine adventure, whether you are snorkeling over coral reefs, exploring blue holes, or watching fiery activity at Mount Yasur, one of the world’s most accessible active volcanoes.
Highlights include diving the famous SS President Coolidge wreck near Espiritu Santo, swimming in the crystal-clear lagoons and blue holes of Santo, visiting waterfalls and markets around Efate, and experiencing kastom culture through village visits, music, dance, and local cuisine. For practical travel, inter-island connections can take time, so it is best to plan a realistic route rather than trying to see too much at once. Pack light clothing, reef-safe sun protection, and cash for smaller islands where card facilities may be limited, and check transport and weather conditions in advance, especially if you are traveling beyond Port Vila.
Best time to travel Vanuatu
The best time to visit Vanuatu is in September and November, which show the highest travel popularity in the data, with December also a strong option. These months are likely favored for appealing conditions and good travel interest, making them ideal for enjoying beaches, diving, and island-hopping while there is more seasonal momentum for visitors.
Best travel reports from Vanuatu
Island tour with obstacles
We discover Efate Island with the scooter and find some nice spots - even though it doesn't work out right on the first try.
Weekend in 2 worlds
Josh and Amy, cracking nuts
53. Tag Mystery Island, Vanuatu 16.01.2026
Mystery Island, Vanuatu, also known as the island of Anajom.Vanuatu consists of 83 islands, 2 active volcanoes, the capital Port Vila, and has a population of around 2 million,...
Kokosnut Playgroup
Amidst all the wild news from around the world, we now have something wonderful to report about the past three weeks in Vanuatu with the Kokosnut Playgroup. Four weeks ago, Anna...
Today, tomorrow and what's next...?
Brigitte's Blue Lagoon
Up - down - forward - back
Banana in Coconut Cream
Wohnen und Leben in Port Vila
Our garden
Tanna - wild island and volcano fire
Fiji and China - and now off to Tanna! Tanna Island, located in the south, also belongs to Vanuatu and, in addition to Efate and Santo, is a tourist highlight due to the active...
Water polo, snorkeling and kayaking for 6.
Before we get the latest information from the tough everyday work, let's first report on an exciting and active weekend with the locals. On Saturday morning at 8 we met with...
Arrive - relax - explore - enjoy
Anni A week has now passed for me as well and Michel made it very easy for me to feel comfortable right away. With a self-made flower necklace from Josh, he picked me up from...
Vanuatu 4.0
After more than 3 years we are finally back. In the place where a lot of things began for us and where we now spend a few months as a couple, pregnant, with Pepe as a baby and...
"We've been here before"
We're back in Vanuatu. In the capital city of Port Vila on the island of Efate. After a great 3 months last year, we decided to return to this beautiful place after a stop in...
Small things bring joy
Way to Mele
Paradise days on Moso Island
We spent three paradise days on Moso Island diving, snorkeling, and relaxing. Just beautiful, what we have experienced in Vanuatu so far.
Efate -Roadtrip-
After a tiring but beautiful week, we decided to take a real vacation. We drove around the island of Efate, which is the main island where Port Vila is located. We thought that...
Michel's first weeks in Port Vila on Efate/Vanuatu
The journey to Vanuatu took 4 days. It went through Berlin, Singapore, and Sydney to the capital Port Vila. Thanks to relaxed hosts in Berlin (Cay) and Sydney (Trudy) and plenty...
Tag 62: Mystery Island, Vanuatu - it can hardly get any smaller
In an hour around the island, bathing at 30 degrees included.
11/08/2019 to 14/08/2019 - Tanna / Vanuatu
Once again, we had to get up early in the morning and head to the airport. Tanna Island is located about an hour's flight south of the main island. We landed there around 11:00...
Step by step...
...to the manager and into self-employment. Michel as a manager? Tasks and priorities change quickly, and so does the job title when there is little staff;). So, let's talk...
Goodbye, Goodbye, Thank you very much
This post was still sleeping in the memos but now it's time: Our last week in Vanuatu was marked by numerous goodbyes in different forms: Farewell dinner with our guesthouse...
10/08/2019 - Efate / Vanuatu
Vanuatu, the Pacific state, consists of 83 islands. The capital and economic center is the port city of Port Vila on the island of Efate. And that's where we found a place to...
Arrival in Vanuatu
At 8 o'clock in the morning, we are in Sydney. Bad weather, a storm is coming. Since we still need our boarding passes for Air Vanuatu, they send us from one transfer desk to...
15/08/2019 - Efate / Vanuatu
Actually we wanted to go diving today, but it was still raining in the morning and that indicates poor visibility under water. Armed with snorkel and mask, we still visited the...
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