Solomon Island hotels & Resorts
The second largest island chain in the Pacific, with 992 islands, the Solomons are scattered between Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea. The six major islands in the nation are Guadalcanal, New Georgia, San Cristobal, Santa Isabel, Malaita, and Choiseul. The Solomon Islands were a British Protectorate in the late 19th century and were granted independence in 1978. They are now governed as a constitutional monarchy with a governor-general representing the Queen. The capital is Honiara, located on Guadalcanal, the most-visited island. It is the economic and governmental center of the country. Here, in this archipelago of mountainous islands and low-lying coral atolls, one can experience the undiscovered delights of a primitive culture which has not allowed the advances of the outside world to overshadow it. Traditional garb, age-old customs, rituals and taboos still endure in the Solomons. The basic social structure is the extended family, although structure and tradition vary from island to island. |
