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DMC Vanuatu is your one stop shop for Meetings - Incentives - Conferences - Events in the beautiful islands of Vanuatu. With over 30 years experience in event management we provide a complete Destination Management Service with the perfect package to meet your needs. So whether it’s 5 people or 500, talk to us about your next event, group or incentive trip, we’d love to hear from you. events@dmcvanuatu.com Vanuatu Australia New Zealand

+678 777 2511 +612 8188 2088 +649 951 8222

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Come and have a taste of the opulence, glamour and excitement of Monte Carlo right here at Vanuatu’s premier casino. The Grand Hotel & Casino is in the heart of town, with crystal chandeliers, gold leaf ceilings and meticulous attention to detail throughout, you’ll feel like you’re there, and best of all it’s at a price you can afford! With Roulette tables starting with a minimum bet of only 100vt, as well as Blackjack, Baccarat and our newest game Texas Hold’em Bonus. Or just try your luck on any of our state of the art poker machines and have a chance of winning one of our many jackpots for as little as 1vt.

p +678 27344 hotel Lini Highway, Port Vila, Vanuatu e info@grandcasinovanuatu.com www.grandvanuatu.com

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Exclusively for adults and located just 30 minutes drive from Port Vila, the Havannah is an oasis of tranquility and your perfect romantic retreat. With only 17 luxurious villas set amidst elegantly landscaped gardens, you can be assured privacy and personalized service, Havannah style.

Samoa Point, North Efate, Vanuatu Tel: +678 35600 I Email: reservations@thehavannah.com I Website: www.thehavannah.com


• Luxury Boutique Accommodation In Santo Vanuatu • Award-winning Restaurant 1606 • Located 5 minutes from Luganville Phone: +678 36123 Mobile: +678 7711707 | +678 5623825 Email: info@villagedesantoresort.com www.villagedesantoresort.com

Hair Salon,Dressmaking, Shoe Repair & Asian Groceries NEW LOCATION - opposite the Waterfront Restaurant Phone: 23343 | Email: midas.vanuatu@yahoo.com.au



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What’s cooking in Vanuatu? Delicious local specialities you should try while you’re here! By Christiana Kaluscha

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Restaurant Open Daily from 11.00am Please Phone 554 5007 for information






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Romantic Escape JoJo Beach Club . . . just you & your partner

+678 77 51062 info@jojovanuatu.com

picturesque...

surrounded by natural beauty

The ideal place to stay for one night, one week or more – for any reason.

Relaxing, rejuvenating, yet fun for all. Spacious accommodations Family Rooms, Bungalows, Suites and Villas. Activities & Facilities abound Oasis Spa, Funtastik Kids Club, Gym. Something for everyone Daily activities, water sports, three pools, golf and tennis. Delicious Dining Buffets and a la carte dining, pool grille, lounges and swim-up bar.

www.lelagonvanuatu.vu or visit your favourite Travel Professional

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LELEPA ISLAND DAY TOURS

So many have called it Paradise… but we call it home. ■ 100% owner operated by the local Lelepa Islanders

■ We operate every day except Saturday.

■ Fishing Charters half day and full day available. Your day tour includes:

Return transfers, morning and afternoon refreshments, BBQ lunch, snorkelling at our beautiful coral garden, visit our historical cave, learn about native herbs used for medicines and visit the kids in our village.

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Phone: +678 23144 or +678 77-42714 | Email: lelepatours@vanuatu.com.vu | Web: www.lelepaislandtours.com



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Book a Hot Stone Massage & receive a Free Facial*

Tel (+678) 29111

PARTICULIERS - PROFESSIONNELS - ENTREPRISES PERSONAL - SMALL BUSINESS - COMMERCIAL

Residential Commercial Business Property Management Immigration Bldg, Lini Highway, Port Vila PO Box 3267, Port Vila, Vanuatu Phone: (678) 28080 / 5588309 info@professionals.vu professionalsvanuatu.com

Opp Vansec Bldg 2nd Floor next to Lotus Day Spa & Cafe P.O.Box 3267

Tel: 23153

Email: vilafitforlife@gmail.com

Web: www.vilafitforlife.com

Efate - Downtown Port Vila, Lini Highway PMB 9088, Port Vila, Vanuatu Telephone +678 29111 | Fax +678 29003 Email contact@bred.vu

Santo - Boulevard Higginson PO Box 55, Luganville, Santo, Vanuatu Telephone +678 29111 | Fax +678 36191 Email santocontact@bred.vu ATM/Internet Banking After Hours Support - 7789283 www.bred.vu





Opposite page: Local boys playing on the reef at Eton Beach on Efaté’s south coast. Above centre: The harbourside fresh produce market in Port Vila is a mustsee for all the local colour. Above: The wonderfully rustic WWII ‘museum’ on the shores of Havannah Harbour (left), here you can find relics from the war along with stalls selling shells and handicrafts. Below: Hat Island off the west coast of the main island.



WEALTH MANAGEMENT We advise on how to invest internationally. Contact the Bayer Group team. International Building, Box 45, Port Vila, Vanuatu Telephone: (678) 23410, Fax: (678) 23405 Email: security@vila.net












Joyle 4WD Rental

See Espiritu Santo in comfort

Ph. 37259 or 7743417




Vanuatu Food Safari

Slip your curiosity in high gear and join me on a culinary day out on our beautiful island. You are invited on my own cook’s journey through the South Pacific, a unique food experience that’s inspiring, informative and fun! Cooking classes by appointment. For details, bookings and availability please contact: W: www.vanuatufoodsafari.com T: +678 26 108 M: +678 775 1793 E: bookings@vanuatufoodsafari.com

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TAKE A RIDE IN PARADISE RENT A CAR AND DISCOVER THE HIDDEN PORT VILA LOCATION DE VOITURES

SPA SPECIALS! Body Scrub with Therapeutic massage 1 hr. 7000vt 2 Pax 12.000vt

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Vanuatu’s most trusted agricultural and horticultural supplies business Looking for a generator, water pump, pool pump, lawnmower or fencing material? Perhaps it’s dog food, a fish tank, fertilizer, chicken feed or a farm gate you’re after. We can quote on your building project, from water supply to alternative power sources. We’re the experts and only stock quality products.

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