Newsgroup: it.hobby.viaggi
Titolo: Isole salomone

qualcuno sa darmi qualche indicazione per una vacanza nelle isole
salomone???

 salomone???
Prova qui:
http://www.tcsp.com/destinations/solomons/index.shtml
Questo è il sito del ministero del turismo e commercio, con un elenco delle
accommodation:
http://www.commerce.gov.sb/Tourism/hotels&.htm
Ma più che una vacanza potrebbe essere un'avventura.
La situazione in alcune zone delle Solomon Islands non è delle migliori.
C'è in corso da tempo una guerra tribale tra l'isola di Malaita e Guadalcanal...
C'è alto il rischio di malaria.
I voli sono un terno al lotto.
Auguri e buon viaggio!
nb

 salomone???
prova a dare un'occhiata a questi links:
http://digilander.libero.it/Tropiland/sudpacifico/salomonelinks.htm
Ciao, Steve
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Still Current at: 14 September 2002  
Updated: 13 September 2002  
 
 Solomon Islands 
 
SUMMARY
Most visits to Honiara are trouble-free. However we continue to advise
against all holiday and other non-essential travel to rural
Guadalcanal and the island of Malaita where violent incidents occur.
Whilst tourists and expatriates are not believed to be specific
targets, there is the potential for civil unrest. Visitors and British
residents should exercise a high level of personal security and
vigilance is required at all times. 
There are no reports of any trouble in the rest of the Solomon
Islands, where the bulk of the main tourist destinations are situated.
Television crews should contact the British High Commission in Honiara
for a detailed briefing regarding filming in safety. 
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Crime (burglary, extortion and car theft etc) are major problems in
Honiara, where the police rarely take any action. British nationals in
Honiara should take strict security precautions at all times, and
maintain a high state of personal awareness. Visitors should not
venture into parts of rural Guadalcanal, or onto the island of Malaita
without first checking the latest advice with the British High
Commission. Visitors to other provinces in the Solomon Islands are
generally trouble-free. 
All visitors should register on arrival with the British High
Commission (if necessary via their hotel reception). 
Road Safety 
There are few roads in the Solomon Islands, 90% on Guadalcanal and
Malaita. Only a couple of main roads are of decent quality. The rest
are very heavily potholed and in some areas the bridges have
collapsed. Standards of driving and vehicle maintenance are poor. Be
especially careful when overtaking any vehicle. Solomon Islanders chew
betel nut and frequently open vehicle doors when travelling at speed,
in order to spit out the juice onto the road. This can be unnerving
when it is the driver of the vehicle doing the spitting. 
LOCAL LAWS AND CUSTOMS
Drug use is illegal in the Solomons, and can lead to prison sentences.
Swearing is a crime and can lead to large compensation claims and even
jail. 
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Visas are not required for British nationals visiting the Solomons.
Passports should have at least six months validity, and passengers
should be in possession of a return or onward ticket. We strongly
advise all British nationals (especially those residing in the Solomon
Islands) to obtain a multi-entry visa for Australia. 
HEALTH
Malaria is endemic in the Solomon Islands and neither Hepatitis A nor
typhoid are unknown. Dengue fever is now a major health risk, with
many cases occurring in the last few months, some fatal. Medical
facilities are very basic and many doctors have left the country due
to non-payment of salaries. Nurses and other staff have been taking
strike action. There are shortages of many basic drugs. Insurance for
medical evacuation by air from Honiara is essential - especially for
divers. There are no decompression facilities in the Solomons.
NATURAL DISASTERS
The Solomon Islands are a part of the Pacific "Ring of Fire";
earthquakes, tidal waves and volcanic activity can occur at any time.
Hurricanes occur during the rainy season (usually from November -
March).
GENERAL
International flights in and out of Honiara are currently subject to
change at very short notice. Domestic flights can be diverted or
cancelled without notice. Inter-island ferries are often overloaded
and safety standards onboard are not high. 
We strongly recommend that all travellers abroad take out
comprehensive insurance. For medical/inoculations advice: contact your
GP, and refer to the Department of Health website. For visa
information: contact the Solomon Islands Embassy in Brussels. 
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