A Brief History for Visitors with Vanuatu Packages
The Pacific islands of Vanuatu have been inhabited since about 500 BC. From that time up until the 1300s, Vanuatu was part of the Tongan Empire. Europeans first arrived in the island group in the 17th century and visited sporadically throughout the next 200 years. At that time, the islands were known as the New Hebrides. In the 19th century, a permanent settlement of British and French missionaries and traders was set up in the New Hebrides. These European settlers lived in relative harmony with Indigenous islanders until the end of World War II. In the following decades, disagreements and protests took place as the Indigenous people fought for more representation in the islands’ government. In 1980, the islands gained independence from the British and French governments, and officially changing their name to Vanuatu. There are fascinating traditions and elements of culture that you’ll experience with Vanuatu holiday packages.
Top Experiences for Visitors with Vanuatu Holiday Packages
Millennium Cave
The Millennium Cave is located on Espiritu Santo, the largest of Vanuatu’s 83 islands. For centuries, the cave has been a place of spiritual significance to native Vanuatuans. People were afraid to enter the cave due to the spirits that could be inside. In the 1800s, Chief Tasru ventured in for the first time; today, visitors with Vanuatu accommodation and flight packages can enter and see the cave for themselves. A tour of Millennium Cave may include a trek through the tropical forest, explorations of the cave, and a visit to a nearby river. The nature around Millennium Cave is rugged and relatively untouched, so be sure to bring some sturdy shoes when you book Vanuatu holiday packages.
Mele Cascades
Mele Cascades are a series of scenic waterfalls located 10 kilometres (6 miles) north of Port Vila. This ideal location makes it easy to experience when you book hotel and accommodation Vanuatu near the capital city. There are a series of cascades, with the largest drop plunging 35 metres (115 feet) into a clear pool below. Visitors with Vanuatu packages can go for a relaxing swim in the pools below the cascades or get their adrenaline pumping by abseiling down the main drop of the Mele Cascades.
Blue Lagoon
Vanuatu’s Blue Lagoon is a secluded swimming hole that will have you feeling like you’re in a tropical paradise. The Lagoon is about 30 kilometres (18 miles) from Port Vila, on the eastern coast of Efate Island. The clear water of the lagoon appears blue, as its name would suggest. For unique experiences, visit the Blue Lagoon during both high tide and low tide when you have hotel and accommodation Vanuatu. At high tide, the lagoon fills with ocean water, and during low tide, it is filled by an underground freshwater spring. Visitors with Vanuatu holiday packages can also bring along snorkelling gear for an up-close look at the Blue Lagoon’s tropical fish population.
Mount Yasur
Mount Yasur is an active volcano located on Vanuatu’s Tanna Island. Pay a visit to Mount Yasur for an experience you won’t forget. Mount Yasur erupts several times each hour, offering an incredible sight to visitors with Vanuatu packages. In order to see the eruption of Mount Yasur up close, you can join onto a 4WD tour that will get you within 150 metres (492 feet) of the volcano’s rim. For an extra dramatic view when you have Vanuatu accommodation and flights packages, plan your visit to Mount Yasur before sunrise or after sunset.
Cafes and Restaurants in Vanuatu
The Blue Marlin Club
If you are after gorgeous views when you have Vanuatu accommodation and flight packages, visit the Blue Marlin Club in Port Vila. This bayside restaurant combines a scenic waterfront location with traditional dishes and island hospitality. Dishes to try here when you book Vanuatu packages include mahi mahi ceviche, lobster thermidor, and goat’s cheese souffle.
Paradise Cove Restaurant
If you’re after a romantic setting when you book Vanuatu holiday packages, look no further than Paradise Cove Restaurant. This beachfront restaurant is located south of Port Vila and celebrates the local design and architecture of Melanesia. Paradise Cove Restaurant is open all day long, but is especially scenic and romantic at sunset. The menu features local produce prepared with a Mediterranean influence and includes coconut crab, roasted vegetable baguette, and fresh lobster.
Cafe Vila
Visitors with Vanuatu packages should head to Cafe Vila for a delicious fusion of local and European food and drink. During the day, the cafe serves high quality coffee and light meals, such as salads, pastries, and fresh seafood. In the evening, the cafe hosts happy hours and dinner, where guests with hotel and accommodation Vanuatu can try local cocktails, curries, and pasta dishes.