 The jetty at Sanbis Island Resort (above); a dazzling array of fish in Gizo town market (right); a yacht off Lola Island (below); a traditional sailboat in Vonovona Lagoon (below right) |
 It’s almost like swimming in bouillabaisse. The sheer variety and density of marine life stun most visitors to the Solomon Islands. But sadly, the gods do not appear to have been kind to the Solomons. Just as this country of over 900 islands was recovering from a four-year civil war that ended in 2003, it was hit by the devastating earthquake and tsunami of 2007. Any other nation would be down for the count after such a series of body blows; but the Solomon Islands are now picking themselves up and asking “where to next?” For tourism potential, the Solomons excel. The snorkelling and dive sites are world-famous; the cultures are kaleidoscopically diverse, and the people warm and friendly. What more could be wished for?
 
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