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GETTING THERE OK- now that you
can't wait to get here, the big question is how. There are 2 different possible routes. Many people opt to spend some extra time in New Zealand or Australia as long as they're that close, and chose to come
in via Brisbane connecting to a Solomon Airlines flight ( yes, they're jets!) My favorite, get there quickly route is Air Pacific ( link) from Honolulu to Nadi with a 3 hour layover and onto Solomons. Their
Nadi-Solomons flight is only on Tuesdays. If you choose Air Pacific from Los Angeles, you will have to overnight in Fiji in Nadi. Tough, isn't it! In Honiara, if you arrive on Tuesday, you will have
to overnight there and catch the Pelican Express – one of 2 new high speed passenger ferries- the next morning for the beautifully scenic 5 hour trip through the islands to Peava. OR, you can spend 2 nights in Honiara
and catch Solomon Airlines Twin Otter for the 1 hour flight to Sobiro, a 10 min. boat ride from Peava. Those arriving on Thursdays, have the option of getting right on the Twin Otter for the flight to
Sobiro, or overnighting and catching the Solomon Express the next morning. My travel agent in Kona, Phyllis Dresie, of Kona Town Travel, has been handling these routes with great efficiency for many years. Feel
free to call her toll free at 866-329-1241 or E mail her at
AIRPORT HINTS LAX= Los Angeles
I would check in in Kona and not see my bags (thank heavens) until I arrived in Honiara. CAUTION: Check your tags and make sure the correct codes have been entered- my bags ALMOST took a trip to Egypt ( HRI)-----! |
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I have found that the best way to use this list is to set a basket in a corner somewhere, and as you get or find things you need to
pack, put them in the basket and check them off. When they're actually packed, cross them out!! I've also arranged things in categories as closely as possible for ease of organization. If there are items that
don't apply to you, cross them out immediately. Happy Packing!! Bring about ½ the clothes and twice the money you think you'll need. It's always a great formula. The Solomon dollar (SBD) is running
about 7 to 1 US, so you can get some GREAT bargains. ALWAYS, ALWAYS first check your passport, making sure that your travel dates are prior to the final 6 months to expiration. Make 2 or 3 copies of your passport, driver's
license, credit cards- both sides- and airline tickets and itineraryand put them in different places in your luggage, along with any cash. In your carry-on, make sure you have everything you might need for a few days- JUST in
case- particularly medications. And last, but not least, pack a big smile, empathy for ticket agents, a good book and patience. You have no idea how much overweight luggage I've gotten through with that smile and
empathy. BUT- if you're traveling heavy, be prepared for overweight charges. HINT: I take fabric paints ( any craft section of a Wal-Mart) and brightly mark my bags AND purse. EASY to spot coming
off the carousel and much less likely to be stolen if highly conspicuous. Have NEVER had any trouble in that part of the world to date. NOTE: In the GIFTS section, I list laptops! Desperately needed in the
schools- most of which have none. If you have a used laptop, or know of one, it would be an awesome contribution. |
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**** BOOKS -- If EVERYONE brought 2 books in for the kids, it would be great- please make sure culturally appropriate. Nature books are great, as are Bible stories! |
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