Santa Isabela Island
Waters that sparkle with phosphorescence at night, parrots and eagles soaring overhead, luxuriously rich coral reefs it's hard to imagine a more perfect paradise. The rich history here includes a legacy of matrilineal inheritance, developed during headhunting days when women were usually spared but men were not. Other enduring traditions include a unique way of making tapa cloth from the bark of the paper-mulberry tree and tinting it a pale blue using a dye made of crushed orchid leaves. There is very little development on the island and no roads beyond a short stretch in the Provincial Capital Buala, and the town of Kaevanga on the south coast.
Attractions
Villages are all traditional, with beautifully kept leaf houses and gardens. The village of Kia in the north is of especial interest, as it is built mainly on stilts over the clear lagoon waters.
All transport is by canoe, outboard or dugout and there are crocodiles in the many deep rivers, watch a traditional dance performance, and shop for handicrafts.
In the far north are the Arnarvon Islands, protected as a conservation area noted for a breeding area of rare green and leatherback turtles.
To the southwest, the island of San Jorge is known as a place of the dead, where spirits reside, and overnight visitors observe strange phenomena.
Currency
Currency in the Solomon Islands is Solomon Islands Dollar (S$ or SBD)
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