Perhaps best known for its unique ‘living’ culture, diving, empty surf and as a fisherman’s paradise, this tucked away archipelago of 992 islands is deserved of its reputation what many describe as the last true frontier of the South Pacific.
With ‘eco’ the blueprint for much of the accommodation on offer in the Solomon Islands – Papatura Island Retreat in Santa Isabel, Castaway Lagoon Resort in Munda and Tavanipupu Island Resort in Marau Sound made internationally famous after hosting no less than ‘Wills and Kate’ some years ago– the Western Province, a 90-minute flight from the capital Honiara, offers the biggest range of accommodation.
Uppermost is the adults-preferred Sanbis Resort, located 15 minutes from bustling Gizo.
Taking its name from the local dialect for ‘sand beach’, the resort’s over-water bungalows offer picturesque views of volcanic Kolombangara and Kennedy Island where former US President, John F. Kennedy swam ashore after his boat was sunk during WWII. The vista has remained unchanged since Spanish explorer Álvaro de Mendaña first sailed into these waters in 1568.
Making a stay at Sanbis Resort easy. Hideaway Holidays is offering a six-night package in a couple’s bungalow complete with return airfares flying Solomon Airlines ex-Auckland to Gizo via Honiara and Port Vila.
Priced from $2,972* per person, the Hideaway Holidays offer includes all transfers – land and boat - and free use of SUPs, kayaks, and snorkelling gear.
*Conditions apply. Valid for sale until 30 September 2023. Valid for travel until 31 March 2024.
For more information or to make a booking, contact Hideaway Holidays, telephone (09) 9280 4515 or via email at sales@hideawayholidays.com.au