Due to volcanic activity of Mt Lombenben on Ambae, the evacuation off Ambae has commenced and is expected to be complete by October 6, 2017.

Air Vanuatu has announced changes to their international baggage allowances on flights from Australia and New Zealand to and from Vanuatu.

Vanuatu’s premier resort Aore Island Resort on Espiritu Santo is nestled on a secluded tree-lined beach on Vanuatu’s second-largest island and is ready to unveil the stunning new Nakamal, or central meeting reception area to guests in this picture-perfect setting.

The Havannah Vanuatu is honoured to have once again been voted as “Vanuatu’s Leading Resort 2017” plus “Vanuatu’s Leading Boutique Resort 2017”at the recent World Travel Awards, Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2017.

The Naghol land diving ritual on the island of Pentecost is famous worldwide and a must see. The ritual, which influenced the invention of bungy jumping, sees local men and boys jump from 20-30 metre high manmade tower with only a vine attached to their legs. The awe-inspiring ceremony celebrates the yam harvest and is

Two distance options – the main swim is 3.2km around Iririki Island in Port Vila Harbour, and a 1.5km triangular course in the harbour. For more information visit: http://www.oceanswims.com/swims/calendar/eventdetail/353/-/vanuatu-south-pacific.html

Espiritu Santo Swim Week is five days of swims and adventures on Vanuatu’s northern island. The main event is the Espiritu Santo Aore Swim, on Wednesday, June 1. This swim runs from Santo’s capital, Luganville, across Segund Channel to Aore Island Resort. For more information visit: http://www.oceanswims.com/swims/calendar/eventdetail/529/54/santo-vanuatu-south-pacific.html Photo credit: Ocean Swim Safaris

The Fete de la Musique, also known as World Music Day, celebrates the magic of music in all its forms. The festival sees amateur and professional musicians from a wide range of genres take to the streets to perform for the public for free.