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Overview
This comprehensive and practical guide to the Solomons is packed with advice for independent travellers of all budgets. Explore the archipelago's 992 pristine islands, from large landmasses with rugged mountains and virgin forests to tiny, low-lying coral atolls encircling stunning lagoons. Stay in traditional leaf-house villages following kastom law and visit sacred skull shrines, caverns or thermal areas with the traditional owners.- the only guide to the Solomons in English
- background on customs, ceremonies and traditional art
- comprehensive information on ecology, flora and fauna
- invalubale tips on where to go diving, snorkelling, walking, mountain climbing and caving
- information on a wide range of accommodation, from traditional villages to luxury resorts
- full details on transport between islands
- practical language section
Editorials
Booknews
This guide takes travelers of all budgets off the beaten track to explore pristine islands, virgin forests, and coral atolls, and describes interesting places to visit such as sacred shrines, submerged wrecks, and geothermal areas. Includes extensive cultural notes on history, local customs, and language, and gives advice on travel, accommodations, safety, gay and lesbian issues, and travel with children. The authors are experienced travel writers. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
August 1, 1997
Publisher
Lonely Planet Publications
Pages
288
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780864424051