Vanuatu resort re-opens after cyclone

Vanuatu’s 4.5 star Iririki Island Resort & Spa (left) has re-opened after a $US18 million makeover in the wake of Cyclone Pam, which struck in March, 2015.

The redevelopment includes new rooms, restaurants, cafes, a day spa, and a casino and entertainment complex.

In a nod to the environment, Iririki has also converted to solar power and has become Vanuatu’s first fully solar-powered resort, according to the owners.

The 28-hectare island getaway is a threeminute ferry ride from Port Vila.