Just over three hours from Sydney and two hours from Brisbane, Port Vila is a sleepy township on the edge of one of the South Pacific’s most magnificent lagoons, and the gateway to one of the world’s last great wilderness regions. It offers a superb selection of environmentally friendly resorts and quality boutique hotels, and a charm created by its stylish restaurants, art galleries, museum and wonderful craft shops housing the spiritual and mystical treasures of ancient Melanesia. The tropical warmth of Vanuatu envelopes you as you descend from the aircraft for your first encounter with the shy and friendly indigenous population - it is a gradual process, shedding the stress of life in the big city, and drifting into the unique world of an island paradise. As part of its colourful history, Vanuatu was once a French and British condominium and this delightful influence means half the population today speaks French and the other half English. The lagoon, its harbour and extended reef system make Port Vila one of the best places in the world for watersports. Vanuatu is a divers paradise with marine sanctuaries protecting underwater creatures and corals, ensuring dives that are renowned as some of the best in the South Pacific. The Outer Islands have much to offer the visitor seeking to explore the wilderness. The two most frequently visited islands, Espiritu Santo and Tanna, are home to unique and ancient cultures. Even more remote are islands such as Melacoula and Pentecost. Costless Holidays can offer you a variety of packages from cheap budget to luxury packages.
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