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In the tropics one of the health concerns can be coral cuts from diving, which because of the humidity can quickly become infected. Hydrogen Peroxide is the best way to treat these. If it fizzes after you pour it into the cut then it means the wound is infected but this will clean it. If [...]

For the next two weeks ( Monday May 27th and June 3) these delicious gourmet three course meals are available for lunch at Port Vila’s Namanga Restaurant.     E: Mousse de poisson, sauce à la moutarde de Dijon/Fish mousse served with white wine and Dijon mustard sauce E: Ceasar salad   M: Tournedos au poivre/mousse [...]

At Nambanga Restaurant in Port Vila this week and next… The Hospitality Tourism and Leisure Training Centre serves up amazing value for superb cuisine.  Where in Australia could you get a gourmet three course French meal for under $20?! Dinner Tuesday 21st, 28th May 2013, Wednesday 22nd, 29th May 2013: Lunch Thursday 23rd, 30th May [...]

May 23 is World Turtle Day. World Turtle Day was started to increase respect and knowledge for the world’s oldest creatures. These gentle animals have been around for about 200 million years, yet they are rapidly disappearing as a result of exotic food industry, habitat destruction and cruel pet trade. The Insider has a tagged [...]

The bure is a Fijian name for the traditional bungalow style thatched hut or cottage homes of the Pacific Islands, or any approximation of this for use in tourism. Traditional bures contain no amenities, plumbing and usually no furniture or power. Tourism bures can range from basic European or North American cottage standard to luxurious in the extreme. Certain traditions must be upheld when visiting [...]

An unusual piece of Melanasian culture is the Cargo Cult. Arising from the locals contact with the colonial visitors and their naive belief that the ‘cargo’ carried by these men would be bestowed upon them on their eventual return, bringing them wealth and prosperity. One such cult is the John Frum Cult practiced on the island of Tanna in [...]

Vanuatu Amateur Theatrical Society (VATS) is no more. Having been closely involved with a couple of productions and been in the audience for many fine plays, pantos and musicals it is sad that it couldn’t continue… but the curtain fell with a silver lining… As per VATS’ Constitution the remaining funds after the sale of [...]

The Aqua Cafe is the restaurant at Muri Beach Resort on Rarotonga in the Cook Islands. It has a well-priced brunch menu – e.g. a sweet chilli chicken wrap costs $9 and the traditional Ika Mata (local raw fish marinated in lemon juice and served with diced vegetables and coconut cream) costs $14.50. The Ika [...]

The Pacific Insider blog will be returning shortly!  For those who create blogs, gosh WordPress technology has come a long way recently in being both super-user-friendly and having the ability to look like a static website.  Here are a few recent sites built in WordPress: Resort Weddings Tropical Honeymoons South Pacific Weddings Honeymoon Pacific Weddings Vanuatu [...]

If  you are heading over to Port Villa, Vanuatu any time soon, make sure you visit Lotus Day Spa. Just a  5 minute walk up the hill from down-town Port Villa, you will be transported into another world! Soothe the mind, body and spirit with a heavenly massage. Here’s what Annie from Australia had to say: “I would love [...]