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Pacific
Islands
Contents:
Tips for
the Traveler
Visas Health Issues and Risks
Time
Electricity,
Weights and Measures
At a Glance...
Countries
People
Climate
Language
Religion
Government
Helpful
Tidbits...
Links... |
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Tips for
the Traveler |
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Visas : |
Visas are generally not required for
stays less than 30 days by holders of valid passports.
Passports require a minimum of 4 months validity from
date of entry, though this varies. A return ticket and
adequate funds are sometimes also required. See your
destination link below. |
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Health
issues and risks: |
Polio, leptospirosis, dengue fever
and typhoid. No vaccinations are required but anti-malarial
medication is recommended, especially when visiting the
outer islands. A yellow fever certificate is required
when traveling to some areas. Also watch out for sunburn
and jellyfish! |
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Time: |
GMT-10 to GMT+12. See your
destination link below. |
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Electricity: |
110V-240V, 50-60Hz. See your
destination link below. |
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Weights
& Measures: |
Metric |
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At
a Glance... |
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Countries |
American Samoa, Cook Islands, Fiji,
Guam, Hawaii, Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia, Solomon
Islands, Tahiti, Tonga, Vanuatu |
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People: |
The Pacific Islands are full of rich
culture and friendly faces. The people are most welcoming. |
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Climate: |
Most islands enjoy a pleasantly warm
and sunny climate all year round. June to August are the
cooler months whilst November to March marks the warmer
season and occasional tropical showers |
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Language: |
Many different local languages.
English and French widely spoken. |
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Religion: |
Freedom of worship is respected and
churches and temples for all major religions can be found
in most towns. |
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Government: |
See your destination link below. |
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Helpful Tidbits... |
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According to customs
of some islands, such as in Vanuatu, no tipping is
allowed. Courtesy and sincere appreciation is well
received. Be sure to find out the norm for your
destination. |
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Topless bathing is
forbidden on some islands so check before you strip. |
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Do not under estimate the risk of
malaria. If you go down with a fever, assume that it IS
malaria and treat it accordingly. |
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Links |
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Travel
Diseases |
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a helpful guide to all travel diseases |
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American Samoa |
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information on the Samoan Islands for every traveler |
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Cook Islands Info |
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information on the Cook Islands for every traveler |
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Fiji Info |
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information on the Fiji Islands for every traveler |
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Guam Info |
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information on Guam for every traveler |
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Hawaii Guide |
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extensive guide to visiting Hawaii |
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Loyalty Islands Info |
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simple but helpful info about Loyalty Islands |
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New Caledonia Info |
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information on New Caledonia for every traveler |
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Solomon Islands Info |
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information on the Solomon Islands for every traveler |
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Tahiti Info |
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information on Tahiti for every traveler |
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Tonga Info |
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information on Tonga for every traveler |
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Vanuatu Info |
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information on Vanuatu for every traveler |
