SOLOMON ISLANDS
range of aquatic sports—swimming, sailing, windsurfing, water- skiing, snorkelling and game fishing.
The Solomons is renowned as a scuba divers' paradise with coral, shipwrecks, giant clams, tropical fish and game fish.
Shopping guide High quality craft work is available and includes ebony and 'kerosene' wood carvings, bowls with mother-of-pearl inlays, shell jewellery, baskets, bags, hats and mats woven from pandanus or coconut palm.
Although the only craft shops are in Honiara, you can buy work direct from craftsmen and women in the other islands. Daily markets are held throughout
Central Market in the capital, Honiara, is the largest and most colour ful.
Climate The climate is tropical with an average temperature of 29°C. November to April is wetter.
Clothing Casual. Brief swimwear should be limited to beaches.
Electricity 240 volts AC/50 cycles (where available).
Time zone GMT + 11 hrs. AEST + 1 hour.
Currency Solomon Island dollars. (SBD) Tipping is not encouraged and visitors are usually asked to refrain from the temptation to do so due to Islanders' pride and custom.
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Visas and health British Commonwealth, US and Western Europeans with a valid passport and onward or return ticket are granted a visitor's permit on arrival.
Immunisation is required if visitors originate from or pass through a disease infected country or one suffering an epidemic.
Getting there International airlines flying to the Solomon Islands include Solomon Airlines, Sky Air World, Pacific Blue, Our Airline, Air Niugini, Air Pacific. The domestic carrier is Solomon Airlines.
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