I’ve just landed on the shores of Vanuatu, a pint-sized tropical island in the South Pacific nation, and the serenity of the scene takes my breath away. Yet after booking a last-minute 24-hour trip to Vanuatu from Sydney, I stumbled across Hideaway Island Resort and Marine Reserve for £55 a night. Powered by Wowcher Bannatyne Spa: Spa day for two with treatments, lunch & prosecco — save up to 57% off. Vanuatu is made up of more than 80 islands, though my whirlwind visit allowed time to explore only the main island, Éfaté. But with just 45,000 tourist arrivals each year, even the main island of Éfaté never feels crowded.

Source: Daily Nation January 17, 2026 13:03 UTC