Lonely Planet™ · Thorn Tree Forum · 2020

PLanning trip to Vanuatu

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We are planning a 10 day trip to Vanuatu and would like some ideas about where to stay. We love snorkelling and want to avoid crowded touristy resorts. Any ideas?

There are no crowded touristy resort areas in Vanuatu.
The only real resorts are on the main island of Efate, so maybe go ANYWHERE else (Santo comes to mind) but even Efate is far from crowded with tourists.

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Beside Santo the west coast of Tanna (Evergreen Resort or Rocky Island Bungalows), Lamen Bay and Nikaura in Epi (Tassos Guesthouse - rather basic) and the small islands in the north of Efate (Lelepa, Tranquillity, Nguna, Pele) are also great for snorkelling. No tourist crowds, guaranteed!

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