Vanuatu and the world's economy

Vanuatu's currency is the Vatu. 100 Vatu is supposed to be the same as one dollar - but of course the international exchange rates vary from day to day and it might be worth US$.0.78 or $0.86 depending on the whims of the banking magnates and the risky economy. You can find out exactly what a Vatu is worth right now by clicking this link.

Tourism is especially important to Vanuatu and it has been slowly improving over the past few years - aided in no small part by improved flights, lower air fares, new hotels and the widespread distribution of the Rocket Travel Guide to Vanuatu tourism guide to Vanuatu . It is created by Tellus Consultants , and the Vanuatu government and distribute by the Vanuatu Tourism Office and Air Vanuatu. The project was designed and directed by eBusiness Vanuatu Ltd.

The CD-ROM starts off with a NASA satellite view of Vanuatu taken from orbit. You can rocket from one island of Vanuatu to another almost instantly and click on an island to see what's there and what Vanuatu activities are available.

You will find information on SCUBA diving vanuatu, vanuatu sport fishing, vanuatu sailing and international sporting events There is a whole section on how to get married in vanuatu , the best tours, and shopping, restaurants, car rentals weather as well as the less interesting but utilitarian information on visas, and travel-tips, in Vanuatu. You can even see the local time in Vanuatu in case you need to call to reserve your hotel room.

The Rocket Guide to Vanuatu CD ROM has complete information on conference venues to help you organise a meeting or incentive trip or event in Vanuatu. and over 1400 high resolution Vanuatu photos, including 360 degree panoramic images of Vanuatu hotels, Vanuatu scenic places and the fabulous Vanuatu culture of these islands.

There are taxis, buses, and car rentals in vanuatu capital city of Port Vila, and most of the larger islands. If you want to visit the other islands of Vanuatu you will need to fly there on Air Vanuatu's domestic flights in Vanuatu. And for the smaller islands, You will need to charter a boat, either a vanuatu fishing boat or a vanuatu yacht charter, to visit some of the smaller Vanuatu islands.

Vanuatu Vacations and the Rocket Guide include full details on Vanuatu hotels, Vanuatu resorts and Vanuatu accommodation on every island.. Most of this information is not available anywhere else. It's all organised so you can quickly see where every Vanuatu hotel and every Vanuatu resort is located. You will see aerial photos of the location and surroundings and images of the hotel inside and out, so you will be able to judge which Vanuatu hotel or resort is just perfect for your needs. The guide is not limited to Port Vila accommodation or Santo resorts and hotels or Tanna resorts and bungalows . It has information on accommodation on every island in Vanuatu.

The Rocket Guide includes a virtual visit to yasur volcano on Tanna. Along with information on how to get there by air and where to stay in tanna. Tanna accommodation is not 5 star on the normal rating but they are 5 star on the happy adventure rating. There are black sand beaches in Tanna and fascinating vanuatu festivals and cultural village tours.

If you are looking for adventure in Santo , with nice air conditioned waterfront bungalows, fabulous food, spectacular Vanuatu diving, great tours, go to Bokissa Private Island Resort. This private island is just a few miles from Luganville in Espiritu Santo - about an hour by domestic Air Vanuatu flight from the Vanuatu capital of Port Vila. There are also direct international flights to Luganville Vanuatu from Brisbane and Sydney, Australia.

Cruising vanuatu, is popular for hundreds of blue water yachts from around the world. Yachting World's marina and moorings hosts these yachts when they are not out cruising the other islands. Many of the super yachts voyaging around the world stop in Vanuatu, but most of the yachts are small sailing yachts that stay for up to 4 months, visiting the outer islands of Epi, Malekula, Ambrym, Pentecost, Maewo, and the Banks Islands. Superyachts cruising Vanuatu can make all arrangements via South Sea Shipping. The best Vanuatu marine weather site to watch is on www.cruising-vanuatu.com.

Order a copy of the Vanuatu cruising guide for the very best cruising guide available for any sailing destination. This is, like the Rocket Guide to Vanuatu, based on satellite and aerial imagery of Vanuatu.

For the most fun adventuring and holidaying in vanuatu get a copy of the Rocket Travel Guide to Vanuatu CD ROM and plan your perfect vacation in the south pacific.