Espiritu Santo Island Vanuatu

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Luganville is Vanuatu's second urban centre. Whilst it may not be the administrative capital, nevertheless, with the extension of the airstrip to international standards and the various projects which should be coming on line shortly, not to mention the thousands of hectares of rich arable land, it stands a very good chance of becoming the economic capital of Vanuatu one day.

Vanair, the domestic airline, provides flights to Santo on a daily basis (3 times a day except for Sundays when there is only the one). It takes approximately 50 minutes to fly from Vila to Santo, and if you go via Norsup (Malekula), it takes 90 minutes.

Copra, cattle farming, fishing, coffee and cocoa remain the major resources of the island, with a growing tourism sector.

For keen divers, you simply cannot miss out on a dive on the famous wreck of the President Coolidge. This 200 m long luxury passenger liner sank in 1942 after hitting a mine as it was about to enter the Segond Canal. Now declared a Marine Reserve, it is famous throughout the world as being one of the most accessible wrecks anyone can explore. Another divers' must, Million Dollar Point, where the Americans threw heaps of equipment and machinery into the sea at the end of World War 2; and another wreck, that of the "Tucker" off Malo Island.

As you drive north, you will come across the Golf Club in the Bay of Palekula, Surunda Plantation, then you will pass the Centre for International Agricultural Research for Development (CIRAD). It specialises in the plantation of cocoa and coffee which are now beginning to sell commercially. Further along the road, don't miss the Blue Hole at Matevulu, nor the wonderful aspect you get just before veering off towards Champagne Beach.

The northern part of the island is quite magnificent and the islands known as "Dolphin" and "Elephant" are quite distinctive. A bit further on you will find Champagne Beach and Lonnoc Beach Resort which has its own beautiful beach. After stopping off at Port Olry, you can continue on your trek north right up to Sakao Peninsular or, alternatively, join up with the road to Big Bay (Matantas) and make your way back via Fanafo.

Getting There
Speak direct with the resorts for specific details on how best to get to them. Many resorts will include transfers with their accommodation packages. More information on Air Travel can be found.

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