Double-Sided Touring Map | WW2 History & Cruise Routes | Laminated or Paper Format

Explore one of the most beautiful and historically rich regions of the Pacific with this comprehensive Solomon Islands & South Pacific map by International Travel Maps (ITMB). This double-sided map offers both detailed local mapping and a broad overview of the South Pacific, making it ideal for travellers, history enthusiasts, cruise-goers, and classroom use.

🏝️ Side 1: Solomon Islands

The front of the map focuses on the Solomon Islands, a stunning archipelago known for its tropical beauty and pivotal role in World War II. The main mapping area includes:

• Guadalcanal – site of one of the most significant Pacific battles of WWII

• Inset of Honiara – the nation's capital and main port city

• Choiseul, New Georgia, and Santa Isabel – key islands that saw fierce fighting during the war

• Santa Cruz Islands – shown as a detailed inset

The map highlights key villages, roads, airstrips, and ferry routes across the islands. Ideal for travellers and those interested in military history, this map makes it easy to trace both modern travel routes and historical wartime movements.

🌊 Side 2: The South Pacific

The reverse side provides an ambitious and beautifully executed regional overview of the entire South Pacific:

• Covers the region from Hawaii in the north to New Zealand in the south, and from Indonesian New Guinea to the far-flung Pitcairn Islands in the east

• Shows international cruise ship routes, ideal for those planning island-hopping or trans-Pacific itineraries

• Inset maps of:

  • Honolulu

  • Sydney

  • Brisbane

• A unique feature of this map is the inclusion of undersea mountain ranges and sea floor features, which help explain how the Pacific islands are geologically linked — a perfect educational touch

This side of the map is particularly suited to teachers, cruise travellers, and those interested in island geography, tectonics, and navigation.

🛡️ Optional Lamination for Durability

This map can be supplied in two formats:

• Standard paper (ideal for framing or flat use)

• Fully laminated with high-quality 80-micron gloss film for durability:

  • Write on/wipe off with whiteboard markers

  • Use Map Dots to mark locations of interest

  • Tear- and stain-resistant for travel or classroom use

  • Note: Some light crease lines may remain if the map was previously folded before lamination

📐 Specifications

Whether you're exploring WWII history, planning your next cruise, or teaching Pacific geopolitics, this versatile and richly detailed map offers clarity, quality, and a broad sense of scale across one of the world’s most culturally and geographically diverse regions.