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Postage stamps

As collectors knows, Tonga issues striking postage stamps. One series is die cut into the shape of a banana. 

The sale of these unique stamps creates bonus revenue for Vava'u. Reason: The stamps are seldom used for mailing purposes because a post office cancellation mark would decrease a stamp's value to stamp collectors.

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When to come

Yachting and whale watching is very seasonal - from June to October. Visitor count is seasonal, too. From December to April the visitor count in Vava'u significantly dwindles because sea breezes die down and the whales have left.

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Date line location

Vava'u nearly kisses the international date line, so it's among the first spots on earth to welcome each new day, year and millennium.

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