Holiday houses & accommodation in Vanuatu

The gastronomy of Vanuatu is quite interesting given the country's relationship with the rest of the world. It's overall deeply traditional, almost always using ingredients grown locally. Trying local delicacies is one of the main attractions in visiting such an oft-overlooked destination. Expect sweet vegetable dishes using banana, pineapple, yams, or taro, flavoured with coconut milk. Fish dishes include swordfish, coral trout, and skipjack tuna.

Yet this is also one of the Pacific island nations with the strongest ties to the outside world, which has led to an international flair developing in Vanuatu cuisine. And in Port Vila, you'll even find French and Chinese restaurants.

Vanuatu is an excellent destination for family holidays, and taking children to see such a different culture is a highly rewarding experience. Outdoors-loving families will enjoy the many hiking and swimming opportunities. Port Vila is a great choice for facilities, while still being close to amazing beaches. Around the island of Efate, where the capital is located, superb coastline includes Paradise Cove Beach, which is particularly suitable for families, and Hideaway Beach, with great opportunities for all kinds of water sports. Even in the city, the atmosphere is very safe and relaxed.

Close to the waterfront at Port Vila is the main market, where you can browse interesting foods and perhaps try your hand at cooking some of it in your holiday rental. Other interesting souvenirs to be found here, such as clothes, toys, and woven goods makes shopping with the kids a fun and unique experience.

Many travellers will stick to Port Vila when holidaying on the archipelago, which still offers serenity and an ambience unspoiled by the fast-paced life of the outside world. You'll also find shops and restaurants easy to access here. Head out a little farther, however, and you'll find much to discover.

You can take a guided tour around Mount Yasur, an active volcano that puts on quite a show with its frequent eruptions, sure to be an unforgettable holiday experience. Walking across a bamboo bridge through a dense jungle, you can see the geological wonders of the Millennium Cave. There's a lot to see below the waves, too, and you can scuba dive to witness the wreck of the SS President Coolidge, which sank in World War II.