Pro

romantic atmosphere, beautiful tropical scenery, and just enough creature comforts
Con

Some anti-foreign sentiment exists; things can be expensive compared with other Pacific islands
In a nutshell

To locals it's already Big city hectic but to us it's still paradise..
globetrott Says: This is the catholic church of Vila and I was glad that I saw the inscription that you will see in my 2nd photo here, as this church does not look at all like a church and it was also surrounded by a high fence and a closed gate, so there was no chance to get a closer...
1 Review and 116 Opinions OK, I have to confess I didn't actually stay at this hotel, but I did spend some time strolling...
Coconut Crab - Endangered: Vanuatu - Coconut Crab is an Endangered Species
lpgreen Says: Please do not eat this endangered species - tourists should know this so they can make an informed choice - I read one reviewer who even mentioned they knew this but didn't seem to care - how thoughtless people can be. Coconut Crab - please do not eat this endangered...
When you come to Port Vila by cruiseship
globetrott Says: In Port Vila even the largest cruiseships on earth are able to dock and so you will save a lot of your precious time ashore, and you will not be forced to queue up and waste your time with the tenderservice.Just go to the gangway, and the gate of the port-area is just a few...
shopping garlore: you cannot escape them
globetrott Says: When you come by cruiseship to Vila you will find hundreds of souvenir-stands along the road to the town of Vila. I did not buy anything there, as my cruise ended in Australia and you are not allowed to take anything made of organic products into Australia, as they are...
globetrott Says: Next to the place, where the cruseships dock you will find a lot of local massage-parlours right between some of the many souvenirstands. I did not try them out, it all looked very simple, local ladies doing massages behind a thin curtain. One of my passenger-collegues...
onedad Says: We experienced no problems with ATM's in Port Vila. We happily withdrew cash from our Westpac Mastercard at the Westpac ATM in the main street, and cash from our linked Visa debit/credit account from the ANZ ATM's as well. Also, if you get stuck changing money on the weekend...
rcarlyle Says: If you use a taxi, set the price up front. Buses are the best way to get around only 100vt in town and 200vt out of town. If you use a taxi, set the price up front. Buses are the best way to get around only 100vt in town and 200vt out of town.
globetrott Says: Vila and its cruise-port Port Vila had been the hottest placest that I came to on my cruise to the Fiji Islands, Vanuatu and New Caledonia. At lunchtime it was much too hot to take a walk around and the heat was also full of humidity that made you soaking wet within just a...
Pop4444 Says: Best Kava Bar I have been to in Vila.Near Mangoes, at end of Hospital grounds (other side of road from Hospital and south (no good with directions - assuming Magoes is just north of the gate leading from Hospital, then the Kava Bar is 100 m south). Wonderful view over lagoon...
ScottandShoko Says: The best place and rate to change money in Port Vila is "Goodies" on the main road through the town. Goodies is a combined money exchange / souvenier shop located right in the centre of Port Vila itself. They sell handicrafts and also have a small counter for money...
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We had our Wedding Reception at The Rossi. We had preordered the Seafood Platter and it was the best seafood ever tasted!The resturant is located right on the...
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Q: What is the cost of a Local Beer in Port Villa?? Thank You
A: in a restaurant I just paid 450 vatu.
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Port Vila is the capital city (town) of Vanuatu with a population of around 36,000 people. It is found on the island of Efate, where most tourists spend their time when in Vanuatu. Vila is a very...
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I came to Port Vila on a cruise and it was interesting to take a little walk there, although it was much too hot for me and the heat had also a lot of humidity !
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My Husband and I spent four months in Vanuatu working and it was breathtaking. We found the people for the most part charming and friendly and the island (outside of the Port Vila area, like Lelepa)...
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The sleepy capital is set within a magnificent natural harbour. It is a charming potpourri of cultures, blending elements of Melanesian, English, French and Chinese tastes. Along the main street there...
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Port Vila, December 2004 - January 2005

Port Vila has some of the friendliest people on the planet. (The outer islands of Vanuatu have even friendlier people, although you’ll have to read my other pages to find out more about them.) When we...
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