Tropical weather, sandy beaches and turquoise waters await you. Locals welcome visitors, with dazzling grins and a chance to peek into their unique Melanesian cultures. Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of Vanuatu & New Caledonia, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.
Lonely Planet Vanuatu & New Caledonia is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Stare into the volcanic cauldron of Vanuatu?s Mt Yasur; eat snails by turquoise coves on New Caledonia?s Ile des Pins; or discover traditional tribal culture, all with your trusted travel companion.
Inside Lonely Planet Vanuatu & New Caledonia Travel Guide:
? Colour maps and images throughout.
? Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests.
? Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots.
? Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices.
? Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss.
? Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, politics, food, drink, tribal culture, environment, arts, architecture.
? Over 45 colour maps.
Covers: Vanuatu, Port Vila, Mt Yasur, Efate, Ambrym, Ouvea, Malekula,  Espiritu Santo, Luganville, New Caledonia, Noumea, Grand Terre, Ile des Pins and more.

It?s easy to see why Hawaii has become synonymous with paradise. Just look at these sugary beaches, Technicolor coral reefs and volcanoes beckoning adventurous spirits.
.Inspirational images, highlights, city walks and recommendations from our expert authors..Planning features and top itineraries to help you plan the perfect trip..Llocal secrets and hidden travel gems that will make your trip unique..Plus a Hawaiian cuisine glossary, and features on outdoor adventures and travel with children.
Coverage includes: Planning chapters, O?ahu, Hawai?i the Big Island, Maui, Lana?i, Moloka?i, Kaua?i, Understand and Survival chapters.

Watch the sun set behind hula dancers at Waikiki Beach, snorkel in the turquoise waters of Hanauma Bay, or see Honolulu?s extinct volcanic crater; all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of Honolulu, Waikiki & O?ahu and begin your journey now!
.Full-color maps and images throughout..Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests..Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots..Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices..Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss..Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience ? including customs, history, art, literature, architecture, religion, landscapes, cuisine..Over 41 colour maps.
Covers: Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, Waimea, Shangri La, Hanauma Bay, Wahiawa, Waimea, Hale?iwa, Kahuku, Turtle Bay, La?ie, Kualoa, Kailua, and more.

Know immediately where to find Apia's fanciest dancers, Tutuila's loveliest waterfalls or how to get a meal and a beer in Nuku'alofa on a sleepy Sunday afternoonSeptember '09 tsunami: Despite the disaster there is no reason to delay traveling to the area, and the vast majority of places listed in this guidebook remain open for business. For up-to-the-minute travel advice, we recommend you check our Samoa tsunami update pageThe only guide on the market that covers Samoa, American Samoa and TongaHonest assessment of resorts. Read this book before you book!Advice on what to pack, must-see sights and local festivalsSwim, surf & dive calm lagoons, thrilling waves, great dive sitesSuggested itineraries to get your trip planning started24 detailed and easy to use maps