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# Ratua Island Resort for family trip Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea / Vanuatu
willowann 08:31 UTC 18 Aug 2013 | Hi guys, I was just wondering if anyone has recently stayed on Ratua Island. We are a family of two adults & two teenagers looking for a short summer break (approx. 8 nights) & after much research I (think) I have narrowed our destination down to Espiruto Santo. We enjoy snorkeling, kayaking, cycling & exploring so my questions are: 1) Is there enough water craft e.g. kayaks/canoes on Ratua for the number of guests? 2) Is it easy enough to travel back across to Santo for a day trip? 3) Some of the package deals I have seen for Ratua include a meal package. Is it worthwhile including this? 4) Are there any villages to visit on Ratua? And finally is there anywhere else people would recommend on Santo as an alternative? Many thanks to you for sharing your experiences. Best wishes & safe travelling, Willow |