Five reasons the Solomon Islands is an adult's paradise

By Mal Chenu
Updated October 26 2016 - 1:33pm, first published 9:46am
Snorkeling at Marau Sound.  Photo: David Kirkland
Snorkeling at Marau Sound. Photo: David Kirkland
Marau, Solomon Islands. Photo: DAVID KIRKLAND
Marau, Solomon Islands. Photo: DAVID KIRKLAND
A beautiful Evening at Tavanipupu Island Resort.  Photo: DAVID KIRKLAND
A beautiful Evening at Tavanipupu Island Resort. Photo: DAVID KIRKLAND
Kids paddling along the beautiful islands of Marau Sound.  Photo: DAVID KIRKLAND
Kids paddling along the beautiful islands of Marau Sound. Photo: DAVID KIRKLAND

Solomon Islanders make this thinly-veiled jab at other Pacific nations to suggest the Solomons is still an authentic destination, rather than a westernised adaptation. They say it politely and with a bright Melanesian smile but the "make-up" line is not without foundation, if you'll pardon the pun. The Solomon Islands au naturel is diamond-in-the-rough beautiful - physically, culturally and spiritually. They are determined to retain their customs and practices, known as 'kastom', as they tread the fraught fine line between development and traditional islander life. One important aspect of kastom is respect for elders - which also extends to visitors - but there are more reasons why the Solomons is suited to mature travellers seeking experiential travel in this relatively undiscovered part of the world.

Romantic seclusion

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