Time Zone |
America/Antigua |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Pacific/Efate |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+11 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Located in the northwestern part of the island of Antigua in Antigua and Barbuda, Codrington is an important historical town and cultural landmark in the country. Named after Christopher Codrington, a 17th-century English plantation owner, the town was once one of the centers of the Caribbean sugar trade, and still retains colonial stone buildings, windmill ruins, and the remains of the old wharf, which bear witness to the changing history of the Caribbean Sea. Nestled in the mountains, the town boasts a tranquil bay with a charming Caribbean flavor that attracts history buffs and tourists alike to explore each year. Codrington is also an important part of the Antigua Cultural Festival, where local residents showcase their unique culture through traditional music, dance and crafts, making it an excellent window into the history and culture of Antigua and Barbuda.
Mele, a coastal community in the southwestern part of Efate Island in the Republic of Vanuatu, about 15 minutes from the capital city of Port Vila, is one of the country's most popular tourist destinations. It is known for its stunning natural beauty with crystal clear blue lagoons, white sandy beaches and a rich coral reef ecosystem ideal for snorkeling, deep diving and sea fishing. The "underwater gardens" of Mele Bay, with their colorful schools of tropical fish and living coral, attract marine enthusiasts from around the world. Traditional Vanuatu culture has been preserved in the area, and visitors can experience tribal dances, savor specialties such as roasted whole pigs, or visit the nearby Mele Waterfalls and experience nature's gifts in the rainforest. As a representative of Vanuatu's eco-tourism, Mele is an untouched jewel in the South Pacific with its perfect blend of unspoiled landscapes and unsophisticated people.