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Stretching over 900 kms from the North Solomons (Papua New Guinea) into the south-west Pacific and the Coral Sea, the Solomon Islands is an archipelago of mountains reaching heights of 2447m and low-lying coral atolls with incredible diving. Stunning scenery, crystal-clear water, colourful towns and marketplaces and a fascinating villager/islander population of 300,000 makes this destination an exciting prospect. Renowned for its dive sites of corals and World War II wrecks, there is a wide range of dive operators and quality accommodation to choose from. Honiara is the capital city on Guadalcanal acting as the hub for Solomon Airlines’ connecting flights to the 23 airports throughout the country. Nightlife is usually quiet but most major hotels provide their own entertainment with a local cultural theme. Shopping is limited mainly to Honiara but local artefacts and handicraft can be found in most villages. The Solomon Islands is a year-round paradise with an average temperature of 29C
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