LP Solomon Islands guidebooks

Still coming back down to earth after two magic weeks in the Solomons, last weekend I picked up a copy of the old 3rd Edition, 1997 Solomons Islands guide. What a difference - it runs to 280 pages compared with the 20 or so that I paid to download from the current 'PNG and Solomon Islands". Anyone who wants to really get off the beaten track should try to hunt out a copy in secondhand bookstores. Of course much is out of date, but the general info. about places like Malaita or the Shortlands is as relevant as ever.

I am not an underwater type but found plenty of things to do and experience 'above the waterline' in the Solomons.

I endorse people's posts below regarding good times at Ben and Jilly's Matikuri Eco Lodge at Seghe and the attractions of Malaita, where Serah's Lagoon Hideaway is also a great experience. I turned up at each of these places with no prior booking, although of course it would have been smarter not to leave it to chance. Agnes Lodge in Munda proved a little disappointing, high prices and early closing hours. Instead we stayed at the Munda Transit Lodge, a comfortable guesthouse run by the people from a Chinese general store.

Pix of my Solomons trip online at www.pbase.com/travelgame/solomons if anyone is interested.

Lovely pictures, thanks for posting. Solomon Islands is the best place in the SP, IMO.

I hope you didn't try turning up in Honiara without booking. It is pretty hard to find a room there if you don't book in advance. However, the provinces are different. The main problem is usually finding reliable transport to get to them.
I agree with Watsoff - Solomon Islands is nambawan.

No, I agree. I did book ahead at Chester Resthouse, which is deservedly popular.