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Travel essentials

Travel essentials

Book and pack the essentials.

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Hotels

Resorts and boutique stays

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Villas & apartments

Space for families and groups

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Flights

Long-haul and inter-island

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Car hire

Compare local and major suppliers

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Trains, buses & ferries

Get to the airport and between places

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Tours

Boat days and excursions

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Airalo

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Data on every island

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Pack

  • Passport valid for at least six months
  • Reef-safe sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
  • Light rain jacket for showers and rainforest
  • Water shoes for waterfalls and rocky beaches
  • Insect repellent
  • Snorkel mask if you snorkel often
  • Plug adapter: many islands use US-style plugs, French islands use European, some UK-style
  • Some cash in small notes for taxis and tips

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