Strung like a string of deep green pearls from Papua New Guinea to Vanuatu.

The Solomon Islands is the epitome of a hidden South Pacific Paradise, a true living culture, rich with art, dance and the iconic sound of the panpipe music synonymous with the 'Hapi Isles' as they are so aptly named.  

Hard to believe then that this sun-kissed, tucked away corner of the earth formed the backdrop for the battle of Guadalcanal in August 1942, one of the bloodiest of the Pacific campaign - every step taken in the Solomon Islands is a journey into history.