travel42 Port Guide: Espiritu Santo

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The second-most-populous island, "Santo," as local residents call it, contains many reminders of World War II. Luganville, located on the southeast coast, is a somewhat sleepy city these days, but during World War II it was a huge U.S. military supply center. Many of the Quonset huts erected then are still in use. The city's market is a great source for local souvenirs.

Divers and snorkelers have much to explore around Santo. The island is dotted with freshwater blue holes and lagoons ...