Hi JM, I've been to Vanuatu twice and while I love love love it, I'm not rushing back there now that I have kids.

Yes the people are amazingly friendly and would do just about anything for you, if you just ask! But it's nowhere near as developed as Fiji in the way of infrastructure, tourism, commerce... It's just taking it's own sweet "island time" catching up!

As an adult that is bliss (there is no maccas... ) but with kids I'm just not so sure. Don't know that there are the activites and things to amuse a 3 and 2yo.

Plenty of snorkelling/swimming/beach activities and a resort thing where you can feed turtles and sharks would be cool for kids. But then other things, like gorgeous waterfall, are probably not great for them or for you!! (Bit of a trecherous hike through water to get to them)

If you've got questions about Vanuatu, give me a shout. I've been there, Fiji and Thailand and for our first family hol we're shooting for Fiji!