When Spanish explorer Álvaro de Mendaña de Neira discovered the Solomon Islands, he believed he had found the source of King Solomon’s wealth due to signs of gold. Today, the Solomon Islands’ treasure lies in its nearly 1000 islands surrounded by stunning reefs and lagoons. The cheerful people who inhabit these islands continue to live by long-standing traditions, making it feel like a place frozen in time. Experience ‘Island time’ at its finest
Children joyfully playing in the water near a boat with a backdrop of tropical trees.
A group of children playing on a dirt road in a rural area.
A person is mid-jump into the water from a high diving platform, with clouds and blue sky in the background.
A person walking down a paved path surrounded by tall palm trees.
A person standing on a dirt road carrying a child on their back under a patterned umbrella.
Tall palm trees lining a tropical garden path with blue skies peeking through the canopy.
A person carrying a large container on their head, walking along a dirt path in a lush green environment.
A small boat navigates the tranquil waters near a tropical island with lush palm trees and a sandy shore.
Three people stand at the crest of a dirt road surrounded by greenery with a cloudy sky overhead.
A young child in a green shirt and shorts sitting on a wooden structure outdoors with a backdrop of lush greenery in the Iles Solomons.
A small boat with two occupants floats on calm waters near a silhouetted island under a cloudy sky at dusk.
A group of people walking on a muddy rural road surrounded by greenery on a sunny day.
A rustic beachside shack with the word "hangover" painted on it and a display of dried fish on top, where two individuals are sitting and relaxing.
A group of children with backpacks walking down a dirt road flanked by greenery.
Laundry hangs to dry on a line outside a rustic thatched-roof hut surrounded by lush greenery.
A child stands under a wooden stilt house with laundry hanging above.
An adult works on assembling materials by the riverbank while a child looks on, with several boats moored nearby.
A solitary palm tree extends over a calm sea under a partly cloudy sky.
A vibrant red hibiscus flower stands out in the foreground with a blurred background featuring green foliage and a palm tree under a blue sky.
A close-up of a heliconia flower, often known as lobster-claw, with its bright red and yellow petals against a dark green foliage background.
A smiling child with goggles on his head sits in an orange boat, with water and greenery in the background. another child is partially visible behind him.
Three children smiling and gesturing thumbs-up to the camera in a natural outdoor setting.
A lush tropical landscape with verdant foliage, a traditional thatched-roof structure, and a view of the ocean in the distance, framed by palm tree leaves.
A child in a brown patterned dress stands at the edge of a river, looking at people swimming in the water, with lush green trees in the background.
Three individuals swimming and floating in clear tropical waters with a log, with coastline visible in the background.
A starry night sky with the silhouette of palm tree leaves in the foreground.
A sunbird hanging upside down on a branch with a bright red hibiscus flower in the foreground.
A rustic treehouse nestled among lush green foliage within a tropical setting.
A young child with curly hair smiles in front of the lush, green background of the Solomon Islands.
Aerial view of a tropical reef with varying shades of blue and green waters, clouds casting shadows on the sea surface, and a narrow strip of land with vegetation.
A diver wearing fins and a mask emerges from the murky underwater depths, holding a spearfishing gun.
A bare-chested young boy smiling in the foreground on a dirt road with trees and people in the background.
A young child standing on a dirt path with a natural backdrop, smiling at the camera.
A lone tree stands at the edge of a tranquil body of water under a cloudy sky.
A rustic wooden stool stands in front of a dense wall of tall bamboo stalks.
Aerial view of a small, isolated island surrounded by coral reefs in a vast ocean, with a larger landmass visible in the distance.
A group of chickens perched on a branch with two people in the background, possibly engaging in daily chores.
A person swims in the clear waters near a tropical shore lined with palm trees and lush greenery under a partly cloudy sky.
Children playing on an abandoned car in a rural setting.
A group of smiling children playing together in shallow water near a beach, with lush greenery and a boat in the background.
A young person with a gentle smile sitting in front of a wooden slat background.
A child with reflective eyes looking over a wooden bar.
A tranquil lake with a mountain in the background under a cloudy sky, with the reflection of the scenery on the water's surface.
Four boys smiling and embracing in a body of water, one wearing swimming goggles on his head.
A person in a striped shirt sits at the stern of a boat, facing a shimmering body of water under a sky with the sun setting behind clouds.
A young child with dirt on their face looks directly at the camera, their hand near their mouth in a thoughtful pose.
A variety of fresh produce, including bananas, sugar cane, cucumbers, and green vegetables, displayed on a table, with a price tag in front of the bananas.
A tranquil tropical seascape with clear shallow water and coral patches seen from under the shade of overhanging foliage, with a small island in the distance under a blue sky.
Two children are swimming in water with joyful expressions; one child is in the foreground with a bright smile, while the other is slightly out of focus in the background.
Two children smiling and sitting in a semi-outdoor setting with a wire fence in the background.