Scuba Diver Ocean Planet Issue 06/2016 | Page 77

12 11 13 PRACTICALITIES FLORIDA ISLANDS WHEN The best time to go is March to December. January and February are generally quite wet. HOW Fly via Brisbane with Virgin flights on Tuesday and Thursday or Solomon Airlines Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Fly via Fiji with Fiji Airways on Tuesday and Saturday. HONIARA SOLOMON ISLANDS STAY/DIVE The Bilikiki liveaboard ties in departures and arrivals from Honiara with flight departures and arrivals for a smooth transition. Also there are hotels in Honiara for the option to arrive a day or two before boat departure or stay after your return. 14 TOPSIDE There are island visits available where welcoming local communities put on singing and dancing performances and also sell handmade trinkets and carvings. ENTRY Visa on arrival for most nationalities.