Vanuatu is not just an island for "Survivors;" it is a place where vacationers at hotels in Vanuatu can thrive and bask in the island life. Vanuatu is part of an archipelago originating from volcanic eruptions. While it has been inhabited for thousands of years, it was discovered by Spanish explorers in the 1600s who claimed the island as their own. The country gained its independence in 1980, making way for many affordable Vanuatu hotel deals.
Vanuatu has 82 islands, and 65 of them are inhabited. All of these islands makes for many cheap hotel deals in Vanuatu. The islands are unique in that there is little continental shelf; rather, the beaches drop to ocean depth very close to shore. This geographic feature makes for special opportunities to explore the surrounding coral reefs, which are among the best in the world.
There are active volcanoes on Vanuatu, and these places are some of the top tourist destinations for people staying at Vanuatu hotels. The islands' terrain is steep, which offers guests the opportunity to hike and climb.
Many Vanuatu hotel packages include sightseeing tours to the tropical forests, where guests can find native species such as the flowerpot snake, three endemic bat species, and many native mollusc species.
When looking for a cheap Vanuatu hotel deal, visitors often plan for the weather. Book rooms during the months of June through September for mild weather and less frequent rain. Be sure to place reservations on Expedia well in advance as Vanuatu is becoming a more popular tourist destination.
Much of Vanuatu is rural although tourists will find two small cities with populations of residents that number in the tens of thousands. These cities are Port Vila and Luganville. Prices for accommodations in these cities are affordable, and travellers can often obtain discount rates on Expedia.
Visitors to Vanuatu enjoy local attractions including L'Hippocampus the Sea Horse Ranch, which offers plenty to do and is just a ten-minute bus ride from Port Vila. Yasur Volcano is considered to be one of the world's most accessible active volcanoes as four-wheel-drive vehicles can get to within 150 metres of the crater's rim. The Vila Market is a must see and offers inexpensive handicrafts, clothing, and souvenirs for tourists to bring home.