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From spectacular to secluded

reat holidays start with great accommodation, and Vanuatu has plenty to offer. From the stunning properties fronting the Erakor Lagoon to romantic beachfront hideaways on Santo and Efaté to glamorous and serene Havannah Harbour and Port Vila harbourfront convenience, there’s something to suit everyone.

WARWICK LE LAGON Offering a touch of paradise, Warwick Le Lagon Resort & Spa rests among exotic tropical gardens on the very edge of sparkling Erakor Lagoon.

With its stunning location, cultural events and multitude of activities, the resort provides a true Melanesian experience. Choose from 142 fully airconditioned and serviced rooms, bungalows, villas or idyllic island suites situated over the water.

This spectacular resort offers a peaceful escape for a romantic getaway.

Warwick Le Lagon Resort & Spa is also the perfect location for romance and special occasions – wedding packages are available.

The hotel features two swimming pools, a swim-up bar, three restaurants, three bars, wireless internet, two tennis courts, a kids’ club (3-12 years), an activities centre, windsurfers, snorkelling equipment, canoes and kayaks.

MOYYAN HOUSE BY THE SEA Santo’s most intimate boutique resort, Moyyan House By The Sea accommodates just 10 guests at their pristine absolute beachfront location on the Champagne Coast.

Spacious, architecturally designed modern farés are canopied by 400-yearold trees where the jungle meets the white sandy beach.

Weddings are Moyyan’s specialty, with private ceremonies on the beach or at the stunning nearby blue hole.

Moyyan’s renowned restaurant and luxurious spa are open to day guests.

Just 10 steps from the restaurant and you’re on the beach, where you can snorkel with the resident dugong and tropical fish.

Top: Le Lagon occupies one of the most sought-after positions on Efaté.

Far left: Moyyan House By The Sea is on the beachfront, as the name suggests. Left: Chantilly’s offers proximity to town and the harbour.

CHANTILLY’S ON THE BAY Ideally situated on the picturesque Fatumaru Bay, Chantilly’s is five minutes’ walk from Port Vila’s bustling city centre, yet only a 10-minute drive from the airport.

All 20 rooms have splendid views of the harbour, enjoying the most spectacular sunsets. All rooms also have air-conditioning, self-catering facilities, private balconies, satellite TV, DDI phones and all the modern amenities expected by today’s discerning traveller.

Chantilly’s has one of Port Vila’s

Melanesian Restaurant or enjoy one of the cultural nights with local entertainment poolside.

HOTEL OLYMPIC The Hotel Olympic is ideally situated in the heart of Port Vila’s business district. A boutique hotel containing 21 guest rooms, apartments and studios, the Olympic is perfect for business travellers, families and sporting groups.

The rooms have a variety of bedding configurations, including single, double and queen. All rooms are serviced daily and provide tea-

premier restaurants and bars, Tilly’s, open seven days from 7am till late.

With its friendly staff and fantastic location, Chantilly’s On The Bay offers a travel experience second to none.

THE MELANESIAN The Melanesian Port Vila is a threestar, 81-room hotel located just minutes walking distance to the town centre. Choose from well-appointed Hibiscus Rooms with kitchenettes, self-contained one- and two-bedroom Bougainvillea Apartments, fully airconditioned Orchid Rooms or the Presidential Suite which overlooks the Oasis Poolside area.

All rooms are inclusive of continental buffet breakfast and feature cable TV, IID phone, fridge with mini bar, coffeeand tea-making facilities, in-room safe, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards. Wireless internet is available at Oasis Poolside.

Be tempted with Pacific fusion cuisine at the atmospheric Le

and coffee-making facilities, fridge, IDD telephones, wireless internet connections and air conditioning.

BEACHFRONT RESORT SANTO A brand new pool and huge deck make the Beachfront Resort in Santo the perfect place for a sunset drink.

If you’re lucky enough to be staying there, you will have the choice of 28 air-conditioned or fan-cooled rooms, great meals at the Coolidge Bar & Grill, the best pizzas on the island and a wide range of water sports and other activities.

The Beachfront offers great advice on tours and things to do in Santo, from diving to trekking, custom village tours to hiring Zego watercraft.

Located at the southern end of town on the beach, with free WIFI and plenty of space to relax, the Beachfront is the perfect choice for quality, affordable accommodation on this beautiful island.

ERATAP BEACH RESORT Eratap Beach Resort is a small, exclusive, luxury resort hidden among the coastal forests of Eratap on Efaté.

Encompassing an entire peninsula, with three separate beaches and

From top: The Havannah; Beachfront Resort Santo; the Hotel Olympic; Eratap Beach Resort.

Opposite: The Melanesian.

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around 3.2 hectares of tropical gardens, it is a complete natural sanctuary and only 20 minutes from Port Vila.

With only 12 luxury waterfront villas, the number of resort guests is limited.

A stunning beachfront restaurant, large private pool and bar area, day spa, jetty, boats and kayaks provide all the facilities needed to never leave.

If you want to enjoy the real Vanuatu in absolute comfort, try Eratap.

THE HAVANNAH The Havannah is Vanuatu’s newest tropical retreat, a place where

diving to simply reading a book on The Havannah’s beautiful private beach. Or take the plunge and get married – romance, seclusion and luxury guaranteed.

BENJOR Benjor specialises in wedding group bookings and plays perfect host to whole wedding parties, accommodating up to 70 people in their ‘own’ adventure playground.

Located on more than 9 hectares of

romance meets affordable luxury.

Half an hour from Port Vila, guests find themselves in a designer waterfront or lagoon pool bungalow, ready to enjoy the fabulous amenities Havannah has to offer.

The Havannah Vanuatu offers gourmet cuisine (day guests are welcome), with an emphasis on the seafood freshly caught in the surrounding waters. Top Australian, New Zealand and French wines complement the daily changing menu and cocktails are a resort specialty.

You can do as much or as little as you like at this adults-only retreat, from marlin fishing to tennis, scuba

absolute waterfront, with 650 metres of exquisite coral reef and private beaches, Benjor’s landscaped tropical gardens are set against a magnificent backdrop of coconut palms and lush green mountains. Villas are spacious, light and airy, all with private sundecks boasting magnificent ocean views.

The restaurant overlooking the ocean and tranquil gardens showcases fresh local cuisine of enviable reputation, while the sweeping deck is a perfect spot to stop for a cocktail or two. Poolside and beach bars are the natural choices for intimate Island parties or romantic dinners for two.

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