Only the bungalows have private baths, but all rooms have electricity. Host families are prepared to entertain guests with guided village tours, dugout canoe trips, snorkeling and fishing excursions and discussions on local traditions and daily life. The climate is tropically warm and humid, with temperatures averaging in the low 80s. Brief beach wear is inappropriate in hotel lobbies or shopping areas. A visa is not required.
Malaria can be a problem.
Consult your doctor a few weeks before departure for anti-malaria medication. English and Pidgin are the two primary languages. Pidgin, which is derived from English, is easy to understand with practice. Solomon Islands currency is called dollars. A tip is considered a gift, which must be responded to with a gift in return.