“People think the Solomon Islands are off-the-beaten path. And they are, in the sense that less than 30,000 people visit each year," says Lonely Planet editor Jessica Lockhart. "But they’re surprisingly easy to get to, with everything you could want in a tropical holiday.” From waterfalls on Kolombangara Island to volcanic craters at Imbu Rano Lodge, Jess (and her host Eldona) have your culture-filled trip to Solomon Islands, a #BestInTravel 2026 pick, right here. Tap for our full list of top pl