Visit Solomon Islands

Reasons. Solomon Islands is perhaps the most exciting place to visit; one of the fewer multi-cultural, multi-ethnic countries in the Pacific region. About 90% of the total Population of Solomon Islands are Melanesians. Polynesians (Rennell Bellona, Tikopia, and Sikaiana) make up just less than 3%, the Chinese and other foreigners make up more than 1% of the entire of Population. Its multi-ethnic uniqueness is perhaps the reason why many anthropologists turned their focus on Solomon Islands in the last 40 years.

Second World War. Guadalcanal, where the capital city of Solomon Islands, Honiara, is located, was the turning point of the Second World War. Tens of thousands of Japanese and American soldiers died here. War Memorials were erected by the US and Japanese governments to honor those who died here during that war.

Transportation

Taxi. There are more Taxi cabs around Honiara than anywhere else in the country. All you need to do is wave them down and tell the drivers your destination. Be sure to let people know where you go before you head out.
Taxi companies also have mobile radios for special calls. Ask the receptionist at your hotel front-desk to give you Taxi codes or to call you a Taxi. This is the best transportation around Honiara. 

 Mini Buses.
The most popular transport around Honiara town is the Mini-bus. The Bus destinations are displayed on front wind screen, so read carefully before hopping on one. Adult bus-fare is $3.00. Not recommended to foreigners.

RENTALS. There are few car rental places around Honiara town. Pacific Casino Hotel is considered to be the best quality; Solomon Islands' standard. There are trucks, vans, cars, RAV4s: both manuals and automatic.
You must pay at least $5,000.00;($700+ USD) deposit before you are allowed to drive a vehicle out of their area. RAV4 is $400.00 a day (24 hrs). They charge you according to the size of the vehicle.
There are few automatic cars if you aren't comfortable driving around a busy little town like Honiara.  

Where to Stay

Mendana Hotel . Mendana Hotel is one of the first Hotels in Honiara. It is right in the heart of Point Cruz; a walking distance from the shopping Plaza. Its situated a few yards away from the beautiful beach, facing the Iron Bottom Sound.
King Solomon Hotel . King Solomon Hotel is another Hotel just a few minutes walking distance to Point Cruz. Its situated right on the hill-side, overlooking the Iron Bottom Sound sea.
Pacific Casino Hotel . One of the newest Hotels built in the mid 1990s. Its a few minutes drive to Point Cruz, and located next door to one of the biggest casinos in Honiara. This hotel also runs a car-rental so you don't have to go anywhere else to rent a car.
Honiara Hotel . Located on the Hill-side, behind Chinatown, facing the Iron Bottom Sound.
Quality Motel . Quality Motel is amongst the smaller motels that are both affordable and which you will find everything you need. A short walk to Point Cruz and situated just opposite the Main Market. Just walk cross the road and buy fresh vegetabls at the Market.
3 Star Hotel . This is the newest face in town. 

Solomon Islands Websites

Fly solomons . This is the Solomon Airline Website. Do your booking online.

Peoplefirst. Visit this website and learn more about Solomon Islands.

SIBC Online . The leading Solomon Islands' radio station's website. You need to subscribe to recieve regular news.

Sol. Star . This is the leading Newspaper in SI. News published regularly.